2-Day Instructor-Led Programme
Develop practical budgeting and forecasting skills used in organisational planning cycles and financial decision-making. This mentor-led programme uses practical scenarios and templates to strengthen real-world financial planning capability.
Duration
2 Days
Price
$1,799
Budgeting and forecasting are essential processes that enable organisations to plan financial performance, allocate resources, and monitor business results. Effective financial planning supports leadership teams in making informed decisions and managing business growth. This programme introduces practical approaches used by finance teams to develop reliable budgets and forecasts.
Participants will explore how budgeting cycles are structured, how assumptions are defined, and how financial projections are built using realistic business drivers. The programme also explains the role of forecasting in tracking performance and adjusting financial plans throughout the year.
Through mentor-led sessions and practical scenarios, learners practise developing budgeting templates, building financial forecasts, and analysing performance against planned targets. By the end of the programme, participants will be able to contribute confidently to organisational budgeting and forecasting processes.
Participants create budgeting templates and financial forecasts using practical business scenarios and structured planning models.
Finance mentors guide learners through planning cycles, forecasting exercises, and real organisational finance scenarios.
Develop essential planning, forecasting, and financial analysis skills used by finance teams.
Design structured budgeting frameworks
Analyse financial forecasts and projections
Implement practical forecasting models
Evaluate performance using variance analysis
Communicate planning insights to stakeholders
Lead budgeting and forecasting discussions
Basic understanding of financial statements.
Familiarity with spreadsheets such as Excel.
Interest in financial planning processes.
Step-by-step learning journey from basics to professional practice
Master these in-demand skills through hands-on practice
A clear view of the roles this programme supports, what typically comes next, and where learners progress over time
Choose the learning format that works best for you and your team
Instructor-Led Training
Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.
Price per person
Group enrolments and early planning options available.
All prices are exclusive of VAT where applicable. Group enrolments and custom packages available on request.
Not everyone learns best in a group. If you want focused guidance, faster clarity, and confidence you can use on the job, our 1-to-1 Fast-Track Training gives you private, mentor-led support tailored to your experience and goals.
"Many learners choose 1-to-1 when they want understanding, not memorisation."
Everything you need to know about the certification exams
You will receive an Xcademia certificate of completion based on participation and successful completion of labs and scenario simulations.
Everything you need to know about this course
Finance professionals, analysts, and accountants involved in budgeting and financial planning activities.
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