9 Topics
10 Days
45 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
- Project and programme administrators
- Human resources and operations support staff
- Procurement and logistics support personnel
- Government and public-sector administrative officers
- NGO and development-sector administrative staff
- Professionals who handle budgets, expenses, invoices, or financial records
- Non-finance professionals seeking practical financial skills
Session Objectives
- Financial Statement Literacy
- Budget Management
- Transactional Accuracy
- Software Proficiency
- Team & Leadership Support
About the Course
Financial Literacy for Administrative Professionals is a practical training course designed to equip administrative staff with the essential financial knowledge and skills needed to manage routine financial responsibilities, support budgeting processes, monitor expenditures, interpret basic financial information, and make financially informed workplace decisions.
The course simplifies key financial concepts for non-finance professionals and demonstrates how administrative activities connect with organizational budgets, financial controls, procurement, reporting, and resource management. Participants will gain greater confidence in handling financial documents, monitoring spending, and supporting sound financial decision-making.
Curriculum & Topics
9 Topics | 45 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
Understanding the importance of financial literacy for administrative professionals.
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Workshop 1.2:
Key financial terms and definitions (e.g., revenue, expenses, profit, loss, budget).
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Workshop 1.3:
Understanding the flow of money within an organization.
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Workshop 1.4:
The role of administrative professionals in financial management.
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Workshop 1.5:
Overview of basic financial statements.
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Workshop 2.1:
Interpreting the income statement (profit and loss statement).
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Workshop 2.2:
Analyzing the balance sheet (assets, liabilities, equity).
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Workshop 2.3:
Understanding the relationship between the income statement and balance sheet.
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Workshop 2.4:
Identifying key financial indicators in financial statements.
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Workshop 2.5:
Practical exercises in reading and interpreting financial reports.
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Workshop 3.1:
Understanding the budgeting process and its importance.
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Workshop 3.2:
Contributing to budget preparation and monitoring.
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Workshop 3.3:
Tracking expenses and identifying budget variances.
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Workshop 3.4:
Understanding different types of budgets (e.g., operating, capital).
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Workshop 3.5:
Developing strategies for cost control and budget adherence.
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Workshop 4.1:
Understanding the importance of cash flow.
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Workshop 4.2:
Differentiating between cash flow and profit.
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Workshop 4.3:
Identifying factors that impact cash flow.
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Workshop 4.4:
Understanding the cash flow statement (basic concepts).
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Workshop 4.5:
Strategies for managing cash flow effectively.
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Workshop 5.1:
Understanding the invoice and expense report process.
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Workshop 5.2:
Ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial documents.
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Workshop 5.3:
Identifying and preventing errors in financial transactions.
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Workshop 5.4:
Understanding the importance of timely processing.
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Workshop 5.5:
Using accounting software for invoice and expense management (basic overview).
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Workshop 6.1:
Understanding the basics of financial forecasting.
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Workshop 6.2:
Contributing to financial planning activities.
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Workshop 6.3:
Identifying trends and patterns in financial data.
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Workshop 6.4:
Understanding the impact of financial decisions on the organization.
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Workshop 6.5:
Basic overview of financial planning tools.
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Workshop 7.1:
Recognizing common financial discrepancies and errors.
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Workshop 7.2:
Understanding internal controls and fraud prevention.
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Workshop 7.3:
Implementing procedures for reconciling financial records.
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Workshop 7.4:
Reporting and addressing financial discrepancies.
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Workshop 7.5:
Understanding ethical considerations in financial reporting.
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Workshop 8.1:
Understanding key financial ratios (e.g., profitability, liquidity).
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Workshop 8.2:
Using ratios to assess financial performance.
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Workshop 8.3:
Interpreting financial metrics and data.
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Workshop 8.4:
Understanding the limitations of financial ratios.
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Workshop 8.5:
How basic metrics apply to administrative tasks.
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Workshop 9.1:
Developing effective communication skills for interacting with finance professionals.
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Workshop 9.2:
Understanding the role of the finance department.
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Workshop 9.3:
Building relationships with finance team members.
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Workshop 9.4:
Staying up-to-date with financial news and trends.
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Workshop 9.5:
Developing a plan for continuous learning in financial literacy.
