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Course Overview
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Specifically, explore the flexible and convenient Budgeting & Financial Flow course, an ideal way to gain a diploma qualification. Whether you aim for further education, improved job prospects, or expanded knowledge, this comprehensive course allows you to prepare thoroughly for exams or careers through home study. Plus, it’s structured to be accessible and beneficial even if you have no prior knowledge in Budgeting & Financial Flow.
This comprehensive course is tailored for a diverse audience, catering to the self-employed, business owners, managers, accounting students, and individuals seeking to enhance their financial acumen. It stands as a valuable resource for those eager to grasp the intricacies of creating a cashflow forecast and setting an effective budget, particularly using Microsoft Excel. The course’s versatility makes it an ideal choice for anyone looking to bolster their financial management skills, whether for personal or business purposes.
The curriculum begins with a thorough exploration of budgeting principles, elucidating not only how to set a budget but also providing a nuanced understanding of the various types of expenses involved. This foundational knowledge lays the groundwork for individuals to take control of their financial resources and make informed decisions. As an expert in this field, I emphasise the practicality of the course structure, ensuring that participants actively engage in a hands-on cashflow forecast exercise using an Excel template. The inclusion of templates, both for cashflow forecasting and budgeting, empowers learners to apply theoretical concepts in a real-world context, customising these tools to suit their specific needs.
The course moves beyond theoretical discussions by delving into a comprehensive cashflow forecast exercise, guiding participants through the process of inputting income and expenses, calculating net cashflow, and determining crucial financial metrics such as closing bank balance and potential overdraft requirements. The practical tasks incorporated into the course, such as maintaining a money diary for a week, enhance the learning experience by making it applicable to participants’ everyday lives. The templates provided are not merely theoretical examples; they are editable and reusable tools that participants can seamlessly integrate into their personal or business financial management practices.
Course Key Topics
the Budgeting & Financial Flow course is divided into 6 modules.
1 . Introduction
- Introduction to the course
- What is cashflow?
- Downloadable Resource
2 . Worked Cashflow Example
- Explanation of the elements to the exercise
- Cashflow forecast – income
- Cashflow forecast – expense
- Cashflow forecast – net cashflow
- Closing bank and opening bank balance
3 . Improve your cashflow
- How to improve the cashflow
4 . Debt Management
- The consequences of late payments
5 . Budgeting
- How to set a budget
6 . Conclusion
- Concluding lecture
(Please click on the curriculum tab above to see a detailed view of each module)
Tutor Support
Our Budgeting & Financial Flow course is designed to provide you with comprehensive materials to guide you through your learning journey. You’ll have the support of your own personal tutor, who will be there to assist you with your coursework and answer any questions you may have. Furthermore, our Student Advisors are always available to provide you with practical advice and guidance via the online portal, email or phone, ensuring that you’re fully supported throughout your studies.
Course Assessments
The Budgeting & Financial Flow course at Open Learning College is designed to provide a comprehensive and flexible learning experience. Unlike traditional exam-based courses, our course is marked through a process of continuous assessment, which is guided by your personal tutor and is an un-regulated course awarded by the Open Learning College via the Open Pathway Accreditation programme (OPA.dip).
This means that you won’t have to worry about memorising information for a final exam. Instead, you will have the opportunity to learn at your own pace and apply your knowledge through practical assignments and quizzes at the end of each module. Our online platform allows you to access the course from anywhere and at any time.
Once your assignments have been verified and assessed, you will be awarded a certificate of achievement from Open Learning College. This certificate confirms that you have met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the Budgeting & Financial Flow course, and demonstrates your competency and knowledge in this field. With this qualification, you can advance your career or pursue further studies in the field of Financial.
Course Duration
We recommend you spend approximately 2 hour of your time studying for Budgeting & Financial Flow course. The pace of study is completely up to you.
Get started today, and you can earn your Open Pathway Accreditation Diploma (OPA.dip) in Budgeting & Financial Flow.
Course Entry Requirements
At Open Learning College, we firmly believe that education should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or previous education experience. That’s why we’ve designed our Budgeting & Financial Flow course to be open to anyone who is interested in learning more about this fascinating subject, without any prior knowledge or experience required.
We want to give everyone the opportunity to expand their knowledge and take part in a highly rewarding online course, which is why we keep our entry requirements to a minimum. This means that you can start the course at any time and study at your own pace for up to 12 months from the date of initial registration, with the full support of a personal tutor.
Course Enrolment Fees
We want to make sure that you get the best value for your money, which is why we have included the registration fee, certification fee, and full tutor support in the course price. Enrolling in the Budgeting & Financial Flow course would usually cost £123.75, but for a limited time, you can get a 20% discount and pay only £99 if you enrol online and pay in full.
Note: Instalment plans are not available to our international students.
Course Qualifications
This course is certified by the Open Learning College via the Open Pathway Accreditation Programme.
You will receive the Open Pathway Accreditation Diploma (OPA.dip) from Open Learning College.
What’s Included
Your course fee covers everything you will need to successfully complete the Budgeting & Financial Flow online study course and earn your qualification:
A full range of student services, including:
- All textbooks, study folders, and/or online learning aids designed for online learning
- Life-time access to the online student portal Xperience™ (Student Chat, Forums and Online Support Resources)
- Comprehensive Study Guide & Study Plan
- PDF certificate to show employers (employer has access to certificate validation)
- Life-time access to Career Hub our dedicated portal to support our students career aspirations.
- Invitation to job fairs and career days for your business faculty.
- A diploma from the Open Learning College from our Open Pathway Accreditation programme (OPA.dip).
- One year’s educational support by a specialist tutor in your chosen course field.
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Course Content
Budgeting & Financial Flow – FREE Course Starter Pack
Module 1 – Introduction
Module 2 – Worked Cashflow Example
Module 3 – Improve your cashflow
Module 4 – Dept Management
Module 5 – Budgeting
Course Resources
Final Exam
Module 6 – Conclusion
College Announcements
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