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Financial Analysis for Business Decisions: Introduction to Data Analysis Tools and Capital Projects
Learn about important tools of financial analysis for making informed decisions based on data and insights.
Online
4 Weeks
Quick facts
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Collaborators
Tableau Software,
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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Learning efforts
4 Hours Per Week
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Course overview
This Financial Analysis for Business Decisions: Introduction to Data Analysis Tools and Capital Projects online course teaches the basics of financial analysis techniques for data-based decision making. Statistics has always been central to the finance profession. In recent times, however, we have witnessed a growing push toward data-based decision-making across all industries.
Financial analysis is critical to this since it assists organizations in understanding the costs, risks, and advantages of various techniques. As a result, there is a greater expectation that finance managers or professionals with financial responsibilities must have basic data analysis abilities. This Financial Analysis for Business Decisions: Introduction to Data Analysis Tools and Capital Projects training will expose students to essential data analysis features that enable businesses in data-driven decision-making. candidates will also investigate capital projects and explore the role that financial analysis plays.
Financial analysis is especially important in making sound business decisions in connection to big-budget initiatives. The Financial Analysis for Business Decisions: Introduction to Data Analysis Tools and Capital Projects syllabus covers how financial analysis affects businesses. Candidates will be able to contribute to the achievement of capital projects at the organization by honing their financial abilities.
The highlights
- Completion certificate
- 4 weeks duration
- Self-paced learning
- In collaboration with Tableau
- Online learning
- Video lectures
- 4 hours per week
- Course provider FutureLearn
- Endorsed by Coventry University
Program offerings
- Short-form articles
- Recorded lectures
- Social learning
- Bookmarking
- Assessments
- Case studies
- Activities
- Practical activities
- Experttracks
Course and certificate fees
Financial Analysis for Business Decisions: Introduction to Data Analysis Tools and Capital Projects Fees
Course | Fee |
Financial Analysis for Business Decisions: Introduction to Data Analysis Tools and Capital Projects | ₹900/month |
- Candidates will get a 7-day free trial on the Futurelearn portal. After the completion of the free trial, they have to take the monthly subscription on the futurelearn portal of ₹900/month.
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Eligibility criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
To qualify for the Financial Analysis for Business Decisions: Introduction to Data Analysis Tools and Capital Projects certification, Applicants must complete all exercises, examinations, projects, assignments, and other classroom tasks. Applicants who satisfactorily complete the course will be granted a completion certificate from FutureLearn as evidence of learning.
What you will learn
After completing the Financial Analysis for Business Decisions: Introduction to Data Analysis Tools and Capital Projects online training, candidates will learn about basic data analysis methods including sensitivity and regression analysis. Learners will also investigate various data analysis tools and learn how to determine which tools are optimal for decision-making in various circumstances. These business foundations will be useful to both financial specialists and general managers who want to improve their financial skills.
Who it is for
- A Manager aiming to enhance critical finance skills will benefit from the course.
- Individuals who wish to support financial decision-making based on data.
- Financial professionals such as Financial Planners, financial analysts and financial advisors hoping to progress their careers or improve their communication abilities.
Admission details
To enrol in the Financial Analysis for Business Decisions: Introduction to Data Analysis Tools and Capital Projects training by FutureLearn, follow the steps mentioned below:
Step 1. Open the official FutureLearn course detail page by following the link given below (https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/financial-analysis-for-business-decisions-intro-data-analysis-tools)
Step 2. Locate the ‘Start your free 7-day trial’ button on the course page and click to start the registration process
Step 3. Create an account on the course provider FutureLearn portal by filling in personal details such as Name, Age, Email
Step 4. Provide payment details, billing address information, and click the ‘Subscribe’ button to start the online course
Step 5. After the 7-day trial period ends, pay a monthly fee to continue.
The syllabus
Week 1: Introduction to the course and financial data analysis
Week 2: Financial analysis tools
- Introduction
- Regression analysis
- Sensitivity analysis
- What-if analysis
- Wrap-up
Week 3: Tools for evaluating projects
- Introduction
- Time value of money
- Tools for project evaluation
- Wrap-up
Week 4: Tools for decision-making
- Introduction
- The best approach
- MIRR
- Wrap-up
How it helps
Candidates pursuing Financial Analysis for Business Decisions: Introduction to Data Analysis Tools and Capital Projects course will be benefited in the following ways:
- To inform business decisions, learn to use standard accounting data analysis tools such as sensitivity and regression analysis.
- Explore what a capital project is and why it is important to a company.
- Understand the five fundamental tools for project evaluation.
- Determine which tools are ideal for decision-making.
Instructors
Ms Alysha Randall
Chief Finanacial Officer
Freelancer
FAQs
Financial decisions are made based on the financial facts available regarding the operation of the business.
The analysis of financial statements is used to assess a company's liquidity, profitability, and solvency.
Capital Budgeting Analysis is the process of assessing how companies invest in capital assets via the use of Option Pricing, Decision Analysis, and Discounted Cash Flow.
The various types of capital projects include roads, railways, dams, refineries, subways, pipelines, buildings, lands, power plants, etc.
It takes 4 weeks to complete this financial analysis certification course.