The Finance for Non-Finance Professionals course is designed to demystify financial concepts and equip participants with the tools to interpret financial information, understand performance metrics, and contribute to better business decisions. Through hands-on exercises, practical case studies, and clear explanations, this course covers essential finance topics including financial statements, budgeting, cost analysis, and capital investment, enabling professionals from non-financial backgrounds to communicate effectively with finance teams and support their organization’s strategic goals.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the role of finance in strategic planning and operational decision-making
- Interpret financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
- Analyze key performance indicators to assess financial health and operational efficiency
- Apply budgeting and forecasting techniques to develop and manage departmental budgets
- Understand cost behavior and perform cost-volume-profit analysis for improved cost control
- Evaluate investment opportunities using basic capital budgeting techniques
- Communicate confidently using financial terminology when collaborating with finance professionals
- Apply ethical considerations and governance standards in financial decision-making
Application Objectives / Outcomes
Participants will be equipped to:
- Read and understand financial statements to extract relevant insights
- Prepare and manage operational budgets aligned with business priorities
- Analyze costs and identify areas for financial improvement and efficiency
- Use ROI and other tools to make data-informed investment decisions
- Engage more effectively with finance departments and stakeholders
- Support strategic initiatives with financial logic and risk assessment
- Uphold ethical standards when managing and reporting financial data
- Increase their financial literacy to better contribute to business success
Target Audience / Who Should Enroll
- Department heads, project managers, and business leaders
- Entrepreneurs, startup founders, and operational managers
- Any professional with decision-making responsibility who wants to better understand finance
Eligibility Requirements / Prerequisites
None
Duration
2 Days (Customizable to organizational needs)
Language of Instruction
Available in English and Arabic
Delivery Method
Instructor-led training
Interactive workshops and group exercises
Case studies and budgeting simulations
Real-life financial document reviews and scenario analysis
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