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Finance for Business Leaders

Unlock financial insights to lead with confidence. Learn to analyse statements, manage costs, and drive growth through practical case studies and tools.
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Price

₦ 320,000
all-inclusive

Schedule

6 weeks, 5-6
hours learning
time per week

Delivery

Work through interactive modules released weekly

Credential

Earn a certificate from Nile University of Nigeria

Gain the financial fluency every leader needs to succeed.

Strengthen your financial fluency and make smarter strategic decisions with our Finance for Business Leaders short course. Designed for executives, managers, and entrepreneurs, this course equips you with the essential tools to interpret financial statements, analyse costs, manage working capital, and evaluate investment opportunities. Through interactive case studies, real-world scenarios, and hands-on exercises, you’ll learn to connect financial insights with business strategy and drive sustainable growth.

Interpret and critically assess financial statements for business insights.

Evaluate working capital and cash conversion cycles to improve liquidity and efficiency.

Integrate costing and inventory management techniques into operational strategies.

Build confidence to align financial insights with organisational strategy.

What can Finance for Business Leaders do for your career?

Build the financial acumen to lead with confidence and shape your organisation’s future.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Business Manager

Entrepreneur

Operations Manager

Strategy Manager

Finance Manager

Senior Project Manager

The student experience

Flexible schedule

Engage with the self-paced course materials on your own schedule, while honouring key deadlines.

Networking opportunities

Meet your peers and be the first to find out about fresh opportunities in the online student community.

The student experience

Engaging content

Watch videos, complete hands-on exercises, and discuss industry developments with your fellow students.

Mobile app

We know you’re always on the move! Use our mobile app to download content and learn anytime, anywhere.

Personalised support

Our Student Success team, Facilitators, and Tech Support are available to help during business hours.

Course outline

In this short course, you will gain the knowledge and tools to interpret financial data, manage costs, and evaluate investments - empowering you to make confident decisions that drive organisational efficiency and growth.

Please note: Module titles are subject to change.

MODULE 1

Interpreting financial statements for business insights

MODULE 2

Techniques of financial statement analysis

MODULE 3

Working capital management and the cash conversion cycle

MODULE 4

Cost behaviours and cost-volume-profile analysis

MODULE 5

Principles and applications of costing and inventory management

MODULE 6

Time Value of Money and investment decision metrics

Who is this course designed for?

Business leaders and executives... seeking to enhance their financial decision-making skills.
Managers and entrepreneurs... responsible for budgets, investments, and strategic planning.
Non-financial professionals... who want to strengthen their financial literacy to support growth and efficiency.

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Lead with financial insight. Drive sustainable growth.

Ready to make smarter, strategy-driven decisions? This practical short course is designed to give business leaders the financial fluency needed to lead with confidence. From interpreting financial statements to evaluating investment opportunities, you’ll gain hands-on experience with essential tools that connect financial data to strategic outcomes. Through real-world case studies, interactive exercises, and expert-led content, you’ll build the acumen to improve liquidity, manage costs, and align financial insights with your organisation’s goals. Delivered in a flexible, cohort-based online format, the course empowers you to lead more effectively in today’s performance-driven business landscape.

Take control of your financial decision-making – enrol today.

Benefits for your organisation

The world of work is always shifting, and the list of must-have skills grows longer each day. Short courses are ideal for addressing competency gaps in your teams or helping individuals take the next step along their growth plan.

If you’re looking to upskill a group of 10 or more employees, please discuss your needs with us to find the solution that’s right for you.

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