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Course Overview
The Finance for Non-Finance Managers is an online training course designed to develop essential financial knowledge for professionals who do not specialise in finance. This online course for non-finance managers helps learners understand key financial concepts and how financial information supports business operations, decision-making, budgeting, and organisational performance. The course provides flexible online learning through Global Edulink’s Learning Portal.
This online finance course covers important areas including bookkeeping and accounting principles, financial information, balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, budgeting, pricing, general ledgers, journals, and maintaining charts of accounts. Based on USA Standards, the course develops practical financial knowledge that learners can apply within business and organisational environments.
The online finance qualification is suitable for managers, professionals working in or seeking finance-related roles, individuals planning to establish a business, and learners looking to strengthen their understanding of business finance. It helps learners build confidence in interpreting financial information, understanding financial statements, and applying financial knowledge to support workplace decisions.
After completing this finance course for non-finance managers, learners can enhance their career opportunities and progress towards roles such as Team Leader, Marketing Manager, and Project Manager by applying financial knowledge within business settings. The course also supports further academic development through continued study in finance, accounting, business management, and related disciplines, helping learners build additional knowledge and skills for future academic progression.
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Course Highlights
Recognised accredited qualification for finance and business learners
Flexible online study with 24/7 Learning Portal access
Industry-created materials covering practical financial knowledge
Certificate in Finance for Non-Finance Managers upon completion
What Sets This Course Apart?
Here's why this course stands out — flexible learning, dedicated support, and valuable extras included with your studies.
Why Study With Global Edulink?
Global Edulink combines flexible online learning, expert-created materials, and dedicated learner support.
Study flexibly around your lifestyle
Access the Learning Portal 24/7 for Lifetime
Learn through expert-created, easy-to-understand course materials
Use interactive quizzes, tests and mock exams
Access tutorials and materials from industry-leading experts
Receive excellent customer and administrative support
Learning Outcomes
Understand key principles of bookkeeping and accounting
Interpret balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements
Apply budgeting and pricing knowledge in business situations
Use financial information to support organisational decisions
Who Is This Course For?
- •Professionals already working in or seeking finance roles
- •Individuals hoping to establish or manage a business
- •Learners developing practical financial knowledge for organisations
- •Individuals with basic English, numeracy, literacy and ICT skills
Course Resources
High-quality e-learning materials and mock exams
Industry-leading expert tutorials and learning materials
Interactive quizzes, tests and online exams
24/7 access to the Learning Portal
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be aged 16 or over
Basic understanding of the English language
Basic understanding of numeracy and literacy
Basic understanding of ICT skills
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Skills Gained
This course develops practical financial knowledge you can apply within business and organisational contexts.
Understand key bookkeeping and accounting principles
Develop practical skills in budgeting and pricing
Interpret balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements
Apply financial knowledge within real-time organisations
Course Curriculum
8 Modules
8 Lectures
6 Guided Learning Hours
ImperialCert & IAP
Accredited by
ImperialCert is the programme quality assurance division of Imperial Learning Ltd, responsible for reviewing and endorsing education and training programmes against applicable quality standards. It evaluates areas such as programme structure, learning materials, assessment methods, delivery approaches and provider systems, providing learners and stakeholders with confidence that programmes have been independently reviewed and designed to support a high-quality learning experience.
International Awards for Professionals (iAP) is an independent UK-based education and training quality assurance organisation that provides accreditation and course endorsement services to education and training providers worldwide. It reviews programme quality, including course content, learning outcomes, assessment methods and delivery standards, helping providers demonstrate their commitment to effective learning and high-quality education.
Course Advantages
Develop practical financial skills through flexible, expert-led online learning.
Study flexibly with 24/7 Learning Portal access.
Learn from accurate, up-to-date industry expert materials.
Apply financial knowledge in real-time organisational contexts.
Gain a recognised accredited qualification upon successful completion.
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Method of Assessment
- Learners complete an online multiple-choice assessment to demonstrate their understanding of finance and accounting concepts covered in the course.
- The assessment evaluates knowledge of areas including bookkeeping, financial statements, budgeting, pricing, and financial information.
- The online assessment is automatically marked, providing immediate confirmation of the learner’s result.
- Successful completion of the final assessment is required to achieve the Certificate in Finance for Non-Finance Managers.
Assessment Format
Online multiple-choice assessment completed at the end of the course.
40-minute mock exam to support assessment preparation.
40-minute final exam to assess overall understanding of finance concepts.
Automatic marking provides an instant grade and assessment result.
Certificate
Upon completing this course, you will be awarded The Finance for Non-Managers certificate, a recognised certificate course accredited by ImperialCert and iAP
Career Progression
Successful completion can support progression into managerial roles across finance, business and other sectors.
1
Project Manager
$48,260 Approx./pa
2
Marketing Manager
$41,910 Approx./pa
3
Team Leader
$30,480 Approx./pa
Academic Progression
Successful completion can support further learning and professional development in finance and business.
Explore further study in finance and accounting
Develop specialist knowledge through related courses
Build on your financial knowledge through continued learning
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