Finance for Non-Financial Professionals Journey

Course fee

Cost: R2 000.00

Deposit: R500.00

Monthly instalments: R500.00 x 3

Duration: You will have Skillsoft access to this course for 12 months. The average time required to work through the syllabus is:

• 23 courses (9h 27m) / 10 others (1h 43m)
• Optional additional resources are available to enhance your learning in your own time.

About the course

Course code: C01360

Course overview:

• Basics of Accounting
• Financial Statements and Managing Costs
• Computational Thinking
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Microsoft Excel

What are Aspire Journeys?

Aspire Journeys are guided learning paths designed and published by Skillsoft. These courses provide:

• A clear starting point across the roles and responsibilities of tomorrow.
• Exercises for on-the-job applications to put what you’ve learned into practice.
• Verifiable, shareable, and portable digital badges so you can celebrate accomplishments along the way.
• A diverse array of learning tools from the books to audiobooks to video courses, and more.

The learning path for each journey comprises tracks of content in a recommended order. Completing all content within a track completes the track. Completing all tracks within the journey completes the journey.

Modules and topics covered:

Basics of Accounting

• Basic Accounting Concepts for Non-financial Professionals
• Basic Budgeting for Non-financial Professionals
• Focusing on the Bottom Line as an Employee
• Managing with a Cost-control Mindset

Financial Statements and Managing Costs

• Comprehending Financials: A Guide to Financial Statements
• Financial Statement Analysis for Non-financial Professionals
• Focusing on the Bottom Line as an Employee
• Managing with a Cost-control Mindset

Computational Thinking

• Reaching Efficient Solutions with Computational Thinking
• Getting Started with Design Thinking
• Leveraging the Power of Analogical Thinking
• Solve Problems Using Systems Thinking in the Workplace

Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Problem Solving: Defining and Stating the Problem
• Problem Solving: Generating Solutions
• Problem Solving: Choosing and Implementing the Right Solution
• Working with Data for Effective Decision Making
• Embedding Data-driven Decisions into Organizational Culture

Microsoft Excel

• Forecasting & Solving Problems in Excel 2019 for Windows
• Working with Excel Tables in Excel 2019 for Windows
• Inserting PivotTables in Excel 2019 for Windows
• Working with Data in PivotTables in Excel 2019 for Windows
• Finding & Analyzing Information with Formulas in Excel 2019 for Windows
• Managing Data in Excel 2019 for Windows

Admission requirements

Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements or formal prerequisites.

Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).

Expertise level: Beginner

Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

Effort: Self-paced learning online.

Accreditation status

Course type: Short course

Industry partner: Skillsoft

Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.

Certification issued by: College SA

Assessment details

Each track concludes with a final internal exam that will test your knowledge and application of the topics presented throughout that specific track.

There are no external certification exams for this course.

What to expect

Dedicated support team

We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.

Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access

Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, mentoring and practical simulations/virtual labs. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.