Description
Not a finance professional? No problem. Everyone in an NGO should understand the key principles of good NGO financial management, no matter your role in an organization. From how to manage financial resources more effectively, to how to integrate good financial management systems into your entire organization, this course will teach you the key tools (both what they are and how to use them) for sustainable, resilient finances.
Finance DPro Certification Exam Preparation:
This course prepares learners to take the Finance DPro Exam, a globally recognized certification for development professionals. The course fee does not include the cost of the exam, and it is not administered at the end of the course. You can arrange to take the exam online at any time after the course, with costs starting from $30 from our certification partner, PM4NGOs.org.
What you will learn
By the end of this training, you will be able to:
- Build and use effective budgets, such as project and donor budgets and cash flow forecasts
- Describe the key processes and methods for accounting records
- Use financial reports to monitor project performance and keep project finances on track
- Assess the strengths and weaknesses of your financial management system
- Improve or build internal controls to minimize the risk of fraud and errors
How you will learn
Format
Self-led
Effort
4 hrs/per week
Duration
8 Weeks
Certificate
Digital
Humentum’s self-directed and focused trainings put the learner first. Connect and engage with peers from around the world, while learning through a series of engaging videos, assignments and readings. An expert facilitator will guide you.
The platform is open for a set number of weeks, and you can log-in to work at your own pace whenever convenient. You’ll find our learning platform easy to navigate, with clear guides and instructions.
You can find out more about our online training platform by watching the following video:
Each week, the following module will become available. To proceed to the next module, you’ll need to earn points for completing various tasks (such as watching videos, reviewing resources, and interacting with others). The more tasks you complete, the more points you’ll earn.
We estimate this training requires 4 hours per module (6 modules in total), depending on your pace of learning, and previous experience.
Who should attend
- Staff from small to medium-sized NGOs who are involved in program implementation and/or the management and control of financial resources
- Non-financial managers and officers who want to improve practice in financial planning, control, and reporting
- Finance officers interested in developing their financial management skills and knowledge to improve finance systems and support for program staff
Previous financial management experience or training is not a requirement for this course.
