This 2-day course provides participants with information and tools on how to get a better handle on the important area of financial management.

The course addresses financial related concepts and techniques to effectively manage projects and programs, as well as providing a foundation for understanding corporate finance and basic accounting principles.

The course covers techniques related to project reporting and decision-making process, as well as financial indicators and corporate financial reports.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Articulate to stakeholders the financial status of the project
• Explain aspects of corporate accounting
• Gain focus on and maintain control over project estimates, profitability and performance
• Show the connection between corporate finances and the impact on projects
• Analyze the financial aspects of projects
• Make informed decision with respect to pricing, contract, progress and project risk management
• Use financial information within a project environment to predict and influence the final results
• Recognize the project manager’s financial responsibilities

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Project managers, project practitioners, anyone taking part in managing budgets as well as those who seek to improve their knowledge of basic accounting and financial concepts.

PREREQUISITE

There is no prerequisite for this course. It functions as a stand-alone course.

MATERIALS

You will receive a course binder.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN