📚 Course Overview
Let’s be honest—terms like depreciation, cash flow, and balance sheets can sound intimidating. But if you work in a business environment, understanding these concepts can make a huge difference to how you plan, communicate, and make decisions.
This Accounting Skills for the Non-Financial course is designed to make finance feel far less frightening. In just an hour, you’ll gain a solid understanding of financial reports, budgeting, and financial roles in a business—without needing a background in finance.
It’s 100% online, fully interactive, and optimised for all devices. Plus, with one month of access and lifetime support, you can learn at your own pace, with help on hand whenever you need it.
💡 What You’ll Learn
✅ Key financial terms, simply explained
✅ How to read and understand income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
✅ The difference between financial statements and financial reports
✅ The role of finance within an organisation
✅ GAAP: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
✅ The accounting cycle explained
✅ Single-entry vs. double-entry accounting
✅ Debits and credits—what they really mean
✅ Tools for financial analysis
✅ Basics of budgeting and financial planning
✅ How people and numbers connect in business
🎯 Learning Outcomes
✅ Speak the language of finance with greater confidence
✅ Understand financial reports and what they reveal
✅ Apply budgeting and analysis tools in your current or future role
✅ Make informed decisions using basic accounting principles
✅ Support your team or department with a better grasp of business finances
👥 Who Should Take This Course?
✅ Anyone in a non-financial role who works with budgets, numbers, or reports
✅ Project managers, department leads, HR professionals, and admin staff
✅ Individuals preparing for a promotion or leadership role
✅ Anyone looking to strengthen their business acumen
✅ No prior financial knowledge required
📝 Certification Details
✅ Online exam with 20 multiple choice questions
✅ Unlimited retakes (open book)
✅ Pass mark: 70% (90% pass first time!)
✅ Certificate is verifiable and valid for life—no renewal needed