Basic Business Finance introduces essential money management, budgeting, cash flow, and financial planning principles, helping learners understand costs, profits, and informed decision-making for sustainable growth in modern organisations today effectively.
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Basic Business Finance provides a practical introduction to Business Finance, Finance Basics, and Financial Management, helping learners understand essential financial concepts. Explore Business Accounting, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements to build a strong foundation in effective financial planning and management.
Develop essential skills in Budgeting, Cash Flow Management, and Financial Analysis while learning how financial performance indicators support business success. This course explores Cost Management, financial principles, business performance, and practical finance exercises to help learners interpret financial information with greater confidence.
Strengthen your Financial Decision-Making through investment analysis and practical business finance exercises. Learn how to evaluate financial performance, understand investment opportunities, and apply key principles of Financial Planning and Business Finance. This course is ideal for developing practical knowledge needed to make informed and effective business financial decisions.
Learners take a multiple-choice exam that is automatically marked. The exam evaluates their understanding of the course content, and learners must achieve at least 60% to pass.
After completing the Basic Business Finance course assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD-accredited certificate worth £9 from One Education to demonstrate your achievement.
The certificate is also available as a printed hard copy delivered by post for £15.
Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate
Learners also have the option to order a Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) Endorsed Certificate as additional proof of achievement. The QLS Endorsed Certificate can be delivered by post for £69, with an additional £10 postage charge for international students.
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
Understanding Business Finance is essential for making informed financial decisions and maintaining a healthy business. This course introduces Finance Basics, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Cash Flow Management, Financial Analysis, Business Accounting, Cost Management, and Financial Decision-Making to build a practical foundation in business finance.
Studying basic business finance can strengthen practical financial management skills. Learners can develop budgets, monitor cash flow, analyse financial information, manage business costs, understand accounting principles, and make informed Financial Decisions while building confidence for business administration, management, entrepreneurship, and finance-related responsibilities.
The Basic Business Finance course has a total study timeframe of 2 days, 12 hours. Learners can progress through the programme at a flexible pace, developing practical skills in Business Finance, Financial Management, Finance Basics, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Cash Flow Management, Financial Analysis, Business Accounting, Cost Management, and Financial Decision-Making.
The Basic Business Finance course has no formal entry requirements, making it suitable for beginners, business owners, entrepreneurs, and aspiring finance professionals. An interest in business finance, financial management, budgeting, financial planning, cash flow management, financial analysis, business accounting, cost management, and financial decision-making is beneficial. Good English, basic numeracy and computer skills, and reliable internet access are recommended for effective online learning.
What is the Basic Business Finance course?
The Basic Business Finance course introduces essential financial concepts that help businesses manage money and make informed decisions. It covers Business Finance, Financial Management, Finance Basics, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Cash Flow Management, Financial Analysis, Business Accounting, Cost Management, and Financial Decision-Making.
Who is the Basic Business Finance course suitable for?
The course is suitable for beginners, business owners, entrepreneurs, managers, finance learners, administrators, and anyone who wants to develop a practical understanding of Business Finance and Financial Management.
What will I learn from this Business Finance course?
You will explore What is Business Finance?, Why Businesses Fail, and other fundamental topics related to managing business finances. The course helps develop knowledge of Finance Basics, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Cash Flow Management, and Business Accounting.
What is Business Finance?
Business Finance involves managing the financial resources of an organisation. It includes planning income and expenditure, controlling costs, managing cash flow, evaluating financial performance, and supporting Financial Decision-Making.
What are Budgeting and Cash Flow Management?
Budgeting involves planning expected income and expenditure over a specific period, while Cash Flow Management focuses on monitoring money entering and leaving a business. Both are important for maintaining financial stability and supporting effective Financial Planning.
What are the benefits of studying Basic Business Finance?
The course can strengthen your knowledge of Business Finance, Financial Management, Finance Basics, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Cash Flow Management, Financial Analysis, Business Accounting, Cost Management, and Financial Decision-Making, providing a useful foundation for managing business finances.
| Basic Business Finance | |||
| Module 01: What is Business Finance? | 00:06:00 | ||
| Module 02: Why Businesses Fail | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 03: The Principles of Business Finance Part 1 | 00:07:00 | ||
| Module 04: The Principles of Business Finance Part 2 | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 05: The Balance Sheet | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 06: The Income Statement | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 07: The Cashflow Statement | 00:07:00 | ||
| Module 08: A Business Finance Exercise | 00:06:00 | ||
| Module 09: Financial Performance Indicators | 00:11:00 | ||
| Module 10: Investment Analysis | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 11: Investment Analysis Exercise | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 12: Key Learning Points in Business Finance | 00:06:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment -Basic Business Finance | 2 days, 11 hours | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Order Your Certificate QLS | 00:00:00 | ||
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