Finance Fundamentals
Many people struggle with financial concepts. This one-day course is designed to help you grasp the fundamentals of finance including how to interpret financial reports, recognise the impact of financial strategies and communicate with finance professionals.
Develop your knowledge of and confidence in financial data so you can measure performance and make better decisions.
Is this course right for you?
This course is ideal for those without a financial background who need or want to develop a foundational understanding of how to use financial data effectively.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course you’ll be able to:
- Apply the fundamentals of financial management in the workplace
- Understand the main accounting terms, including recognising the difference between cash and accrual accounting
- Interpret the main financial statements and make decisions that are in the financial interest of your organisation
- Calculate the key financial ratios and understand the results so you can identify significant issues, prepare recommendations and apply strategies to improve cash flow
For the full 1-day agenda download the expanded Finance Fundamentals Course Guide
Upcoming Courses
Upcoming Virtual Courses
Team Training
The Finance Fundamentals Short Course can be delivered as a Closed Cohort to ensure consistency, alignment, and immediate application in your workplace.
Bring your team together for a shared learning experience that delivers stronger engagement and a cost-effective, scalable solution for upskilling your workforce.
Delivery Modes
On-Campus Workshop – 1 day face-to-face workshop
The benefits of studying in a classroom setting include being able to share first-hand experiences, ideas and questions with peers and our expert facilitators. You’ll study alongside like-minded people and strengthen your network.
Unless otherwise noted, AIM's On-Campus Short Courses begin promptly at 9:00 am and finish no later than 5:00 pm (Local Time).
Virtual Classroom - 1 day virtual session
Utilising highly accessible digital capabilities, virtual classrooms provides the benefits of live learning — working with peers, asking questions with immediate answers from facilitators, and stimulating deeper discussions — with the flexibility of online learning.
AIM's Virtual Short Courses begin at 9:00 am and finish no later than 5:00 pm (AEDT/AEST).
Contextualising training engagements for your industry or organisation maximises relevance and increases the transfer of learning into the workplace. Develop team cohesion and achieve your specific business objectives through a shared, in-house learning solution.
AIM’s experienced learning designers develop both accredited and unaccredited learning engagements to build the critical competencies you need for success. Join over 500 organisations creating compelling and engaging AIM tailored learning solutions for industries including Government, Health, Financial Services, Mining, Manufacturing, Construction and more.
Find out more about AIM's Training Solutions for Organisations
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By completing AIM’s Finance Fundamentals course, you will receive a certificate to recognise the high standard of learning and skill development you have attained. Print your industry-recognised certificate of attainment or share electronically to demonstrate your ever-growing value to employers and peers.
Other Information
Payment Options
We require full payment to be made upfront prior to attending the training. Payment options we offer include:
- Credit Card (Visa/MasterCard/Amex)
- Direct Deposit (EFT)
- Purchase Order
- Payment Plan - zipMoney
All students receive:
- Comprehensive course notes
On-campus students receive:
- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
- Internet access
- Please advise AIM when booking if you have any dietary or accessibility requests.
Virtual students will require the following:
- Computer or mobile device
- An internet connection (broadband/4G+ recommended)
- Speakers and a microphone
- A webcam
Our Facilitators
AIM facilitators are experienced practitioners with a robust mix of academic and practical expertise. We believe the education of the future managers of Australia to be a highly important task.
Who is better placed to teach the art and science of management than those with current, daily real-world experience?
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