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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study, Virtual Classroom	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

No matter which industry you work in, as you progress in your career, it becomes crucial to learn how to conduct various financial analyses and have an understanding of financial information. The Finance and Accounting for the Nonfinancial Professional Online course is a 5-week-long programme that will help build your financial competence along with your business confidence.

Even if your daily responsibilities don’t concern earnings or equity, you must learn how to communicate financial principles related to your business. Thus, the Finance and Accounting for the Nonfinancial Professional programme have been curated to demystify financial concepts and terms and help you deliver more value to your organisation.

During the five-week curriculum, you will learn how to dissect elements of financial statements, gain a solid understanding of accounting and finance, and apply these concepts to business scenarios. The Finance and Accounting for the Nonfinancial Professional training comprise five self-directed modules, capstone case studies, a workbook with examples, weekly assignments, peer feedback and discussion, and industry examples, including real-world financial statements.

The Highlights

5-weeks duration
5 self-directed learning modules
Capstone case studies
Weekly assignments
Peer discussions and feedback
Workbook full of examples
Mobile learning app
Live webinar with the faculty of Columbia Business School
3-4 hours weekly commitment
Industry examples with real-world financial scenarios

Programme Offerings

Self-directed modules
Capstone case study
Weekly Assignments
Workbook with Examples
Mobile Learning App
Programme support team
Peer discussions
Feedback
Industry examples
Real-World Financial application

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Columbia Business School, New York

The Finance and Accounting for the Nonfinancial Professional fee is $1,495.
Flexible payment options are available to help you pay the programme fee in 2 or 3 instalments.
Plus, if you enrol with your colleagues, you get special group enrolment pricing.

Finance and Accounting for the Nonfinancial Professional (Online) fee structure

Course	Fee in USD
Programme fee	$1,495
Special group enrolment discount	20%

Eligibility Criteria

After successfully completing the Finance and Accounting for the Nonfinancial Professional course, you will gain a certificate of participation from Columbia Business School Executive Education.

What you will learn

Accounting proficiencyFinancial Management

During the Finance and Accounting for the Nonfinancial Professional syllabus, you will:

Establish a solid understanding of finance and accounting
Learn how to communicate with financial professionals
Execute various financial analyses
Apply financial concepts to common business scenarios
Understand the financial implications of business decisions
Learn about financial principles, key concepts, and accounting terminology

Admission Details

Tap the link to visit the Finance and Accounting for the Nonfinancial Professional page: https://online1.gsb.columbia.edu/finance-accounting-nonfinancial-professional.
Locate the ‘Apply now’ icon and click on ‘create account’.
Enter your credentials to create a learning account and proceed to pay the programme fee.

Application Details

You don’t need to fill any elaborate application form for Finance and Accounting for the Nonfinancial Professional certification. Simply create an account or sign in on the website by entering your name, email address, country, and a unique password. Use the same credentials to log in and start learning.

The Syllabus

A foundational understanding of financial accounting, accrual accounting, financial statements, the balance sheet, and other financial basics useful to any industry.

Become familiar with key line items from each of the five financial statements
How to approach financial analysis and valuation.

Expand your proficiency by evaluating ratios related to profitability, solvency, and liquidity.
Establish business valuation and reformulate financial statements.

An understanding of managerial accounting, including pricing and costing products and performance measurement
The basics of capital budgeting.

Determine how much a business is worth by analyzing relative valuation and fundamental valuation and forecasting financial statements.

Instructors

Columbia Business School, New York Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is there an additional cost to obtain the certificate?

No, there is no additional cost for the certificate.

2: Is there any scope for feedback during the course?

Yes, you can benefit from peer discussions and receive valuable feedback during the Finance and Accounting for the Nonfinancial Professional certification.

3: Are the syllabus modules instructor-led?

No, the Finance and Accounting for the Nonfinancial Professional syllabus modules are to be self-directed.

4: How much discount is available on the special group enrolment pricing?

You will receive a 20% discount on the total programme fee if you opt for the group enrolment pricing and register with your colleagues.

5: Does the programme have a mobile learning app?

Yes, you get the advantage of a mobile learning app with the Finance and Accounting for the Nonfinancial Professional course.

6: Is there any course brochure that I can download?

Yes, you can fill up a short form on the course page to download the programme brochure. Provide your first and last name, work experience, email, country, and phone number.