Operations & Finance are often grouped together at board level, meaning any executive moving their way to the top will need an breadth of understanding of many types of function – not only specific to the company but also general activities around risk, finance and compliance.

Our suite of courses gives an introduction to the many different disciplines you can expect to come across in a FinOps role. Whether it’s supply chain, internal IT & security, HR and basic financial literacy.

With over 300 hours of professional training, sourced from the experiences of thousands of individuals and companies and compiled by our team of subject matter experts and editors, you have access to both established practice and new thinking.

You can read, listen and watch each course in your own time. There are usually around 100 questions to test your knowledge and at the end receive a certificate of achievement. If you prefer, you can also listen to the whole course or read the course book without having to take any tests.

  • Financial literacy of basic accounting concepts is one of the key skills you need to have as you develop your career. Our Basic Bookkeeping course is for you if you are running a small business, managing departments in large companies or starting out on a career in accounting and looking for a glimpse into your future worklife. You will learn the basic terms and concepts that will stand you in good stead for any future career as well as your personal life with financial planning matters.

    Study our course in the way you want. In small units or in one. Synchronise your learning between any device and remember and track your progress. Study and answer questions at your convenience and at the end of the course, if you answer more than 80% of the questions correctly, qualify for a certificate of achievement. You can even log your CPD hours. In all our business courses, you get access to around six hours of e-learning that you can watch, listen and read. There are usually 100 questions and at the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion that you can use against any personal or professional development requirements. As well as the course, you also receive a FREE e-book that you can read on your Kindle or other e-reader. You also get a FREE audiobook of the course so you can listen to the whole course uninterrupted on your device.
  • Change management is faced by most business leaders on a regular business cycle basis. This can often be brought about by internal factors as expansion, re-trenching, merger & acquisition or re-financing a business. External drivers such as changes in trends and in particular technological factors that disrupt are now a regular part of the business landscape. Our course on Change Management will give any leader the right tools to implement changes more smoothly and to have them accepted more easily.

    Study our course in the way you want. In small units or in one. Synchronise your learning between any device and remember and track your progress. Study and answer questions at your convenience and at the end of the course, if you answer more than 80% of the questions correctly, qualify for a certificate of achievement. You can even log your CPD hours. In all our business courses, you get access to around six hours of e-learning that you can watch, listen and read. There are usually 100 questions and at the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion that you can use against any personal or professional development requirements. As well as the course, you also receive a FREE e-book that you can read on your Kindle or other e-reader. You also get a FREE audiobook of the course so you can listen to the whole course uninterrupted on your device.
  • Every organisation is responsible for ensuring Cyber Security. The ability to protect its information systems from impairment or even theft is essential to success. Implementing effective security measures will not only offer liability protection; it will also increase efficiency and productivity and keep you on the right side of the law. With our course you will understand the different types of malware and security breaches. Develop effective prevention methods which will increase overall security. They will also understand the basic concepts associated with Cyber Security and what a company needs to stay secure.

    Study our course in the way you want. In small units or in one. Synchronise your learning between any device and remember and track your progress. Study and answer questions at your convenience and at the end of the course, if you answer more than 80% of the questions correctly, qualify for a certificate of achievement. You can even log your CPD hours.

  • Six Sigma and Lean Process is a data driven approach to creating efficiency in business processes. What it does is look at the stages of any process and focus on whether it’s the correct way to or whether better options are available and what it takes to implement those changes. Our course will provide an introduction and overview into this proven way of thinking that changed so many global corporations. It will give you an insight into the methodology and look at the toolkit required to successfully deploy Six Sigma.

    Study our course in the way you want. In small units or in one. Synchronise your learning between any device and remember and track your progress. Study and answer questions at your convenience and at the end of the course, if you answer more than 80% of the questions correctly, qualify for a certificate of achievement. You can even log your CPD hours. In all our business courses, you get access to around six hours of e-learning that you can watch, listen and read. There are usually 100 questions and at the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion that you can use against any personal or professional development requirements. As well as the course, you also receive a FREE e-book that you can read on your Kindle or other e-reader. You also get a FREE audiobook of the course so you can listen to the whole course uninterrupted on your device.
  • Writing is a key form of communication for most people, and it”s one that many struggle with. Written skills in particular have diminished with the advent of messaging and email. Having articulate, compelling and persuasive written arguments, logically laid out and well represented is key to good business communication. Whether it’s a proposal, report or agenda. Our Introduction to Business Writing course will give you a refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation), and an overview of the most common business documents. This refresher course will give learners that extra benefit in the business world that a lot of people are losing.

    Study our course in the way you want. In small units or in one. Synchronise your learning between any device and remember and track your progress. Study and answer questions at your convenience and at the end of the course, if you answer more than 80% of the questions correctly, qualify for a certificate of achievement. You can even log your CPD hours. In all our business courses, you get access to around six hours of e-learning that you can watch, listen and read. There are usually 100 questions and at the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion that you can use against any personal or professional development requirements. As well as the course, you also receive a FREE e-book that you can read on your Kindle or other e-reader. You also get a FREE audiobook of the course so you can listen to the whole course uninterrupted on your device.
  • Supply Chain Management improves the coordination and relationship between suppliers, producers, and customers. It must be kept at a high level of an organisation in order to be successful in today’s global economy. Goods and services are now pieced together from all over the world, and this process can be hectic and complicated if not managed correctly. With our Supply Chain Management course, your company and employees will be on target to lower costs, improve efficiency, and increase customer satisfaction. This course will provide your employees with the understanding of how Supply Chain Management can improve and help almost any type of business.

    Study our course in the way you want. In small units or in one. Synchronise your learning between any device and remember and track your progress. Study and answer questions at your convenience and at the end of the course, if you answer more than 80% of the questions correctly, qualify for a certificate of achievement. You can even log your CPD hours. In all our business courses, you get access to around six hours of e-learning that you can watch, listen and read. There are usually 100 questions and at the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion that you can use against any personal or professional development requirements. As well as the course, you also receive a FREE e-book that you can read on your Kindle or other e-reader. You also get a FREE audiobook of the course so you can listen to the whole course uninterrupted on your device.
  • Contract Management is considered a specialist skill, reserved for legal departments. However, it should be in the purview of all senior managers to understand the key organisations they have a legal relationship with. It may be considered a turgid and mundane part of your role but contract and tort should be firmly on your radar. If contracts are managed well a business will flourish in the spirit of the partnership. If not, companies face financial loss and ruin, relationship harm and damage to reputation. With our online course, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of contract management. Whether a vendor, partners, customer or government, these agreements need to be managed carefully. You will get a view on how to effectively implement management that is both in the spirit and letter of the agreement.
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    Study our course in the way you want. In small units or in one. Synchronise your learning between any device and remember and track your progress. Study and answer questions at your convenience and at the end of the course, if you answer more than 80% of the questions correctly, qualify for a certificate of achievement. You can even log your CPD hours. In all our business courses, you get access to around six hours of e-learning that you can watch, listen and read. There are usually 100 questions and at the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion that you can use against any personal or professional development requirements. As well as the course, you also receive a FREE e-book that you can read on your Kindle or other e-reader. You also get a FREE audiobook of the course so you can listen to the whole course uninterrupted on your device.
  • Negotiation isn’t something restricted to the boardroom and multi-million dollar deals but something most people are faced with pretty much every day of their lives, even at a personal level. Negotiation is entirely about human interaction and there are certain phases, stages and emotional and intellectual skills required to master the skill of negotiation, no matter what the circumstance. Our course will give you an understanding into what a typical negotiation will play out, what an opponent will be thinking and the confidence to understand and find the result that makes each side think they have a win. You will learn that an atmosphere of respect is essential and that precious feeling of win-win will make all the difference in the long-term.

    Study our course in the way you want. In small units or in one. Synchronise your learning between any device and remember and track your progress. Study and answer questions at your convenience and at the end of the course, if you answer more than 80% of the questions correctly, qualify for a certificate of achievement. You can even log your CPD hours. In all our business courses, you get access to around six hours of e-learning that you can watch, listen and read. There are usually 100 questions and at the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion that you can use against any personal or professional development requirements. As well as the course, you also receive a FREE e-book that you can read on your Kindle or other e-reader. You also get a FREE audiobook of the course so you can listen to the whole course uninterrupted on your device.
  • Cloud Computing has become a key component for every tech enabled business, from global multi-national to small start-up. Every business leader needs to understand it and the benefits and pitfalls. With our course, you will discover the specifics of how it can be a useful business tool, leaving you able to make qualified decisions about its use in your business..

    Study our course in the way you want. In small units or in one. Synchronise your learning between any device and remember and track your progress. Study and answer questions at your convenience and at the end of the course, if you answer more than 80% of the questions correctly, qualify for a certificate of achievement. You can even log your CPD hours.

    In all our business courses, you get access to around six hours of e-learning that you can watch, listen and read. There are usually 100 questions and at the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion that you can use against any personal or professional development requirements. As well as the course, you also receive a FREE e-book that you can read on your Kindle or other e-reader. You also get a FREE audiobook of the course so you can listen to the whole course uninterrupted on your device.
  • Good personal financial management is what will keep you ahead throughout your working and personal life, giving you the means to achieve your ambitions and goals. Our course is for you whether you are running a small business, managing departments in large companies or starting out on a career in accounting and looking for a glimpse into your future worklife. You will learn the basic terms and concepts that will stand you in good stead for any future career as well as your personal life with financial planning matters. Study our course in the way you want. In small units or in one. Synchronise your learning between any device and remember and track your progress. Study and answer questions at your convenience and at the end of the course, if you answer more than 80% of the questions correctly, qualify for a certificate of achievement. You can even log your CPD hours. In all our business courses, you get access to around six hours of e-learning that you can watch, listen and read. There are usually 100 questions and at the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion that you can use against any personal or professional development requirements. As well as the course, you also receive a FREE e-book that you can read on your Kindle or other e-reader. You also get a FREE audiobook of the course so you can listen to the whole course uninterrupted on your device.
  • Having a solid understanding of basic financial terms and methods is crucial to your career. When terms like ROI, EBIT, GAAP, and extrapolation are brought in as talking points, you’ll want to feel fully confident you understand the concepts and meanings. Our Budgets and Finance course will give you a solid foundation in finance. We cover topics around financial statements, budgets, forecasting, purchasing and financial law.

    Study our course in the way you want. In small units or in one. Synchronise your learning between any device and remember and track your progress. Study and answer questions at your convenience and at the end of the course, if you answer more than 80% of the questions correctly, qualify for a certificate of achievement. You can even log your CPD hours. In all our business courses, you get access to around six hours of e-learning that you can watch, listen and read. There are usually 100 questions and at the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion that you can use against any personal or professional development requirements. As well as the course, you also receive a FREE e-book that you can read on your Kindle or other e-reader. You also get a FREE audiobook of the course so you can listen to the whole course uninterrupted on your device.
  • It is not possible to control or manage 100% of risk, but knowing what do before, during, and after an event will mitigate the damage and harm. Identifying potential hazards and risks and making it part of the day to day business is important. With our Risk Assessment and Management course you will learn risk management techniques, assess possible business impact and develop disaster recover plans and control measures, both internally and externally. Study our course in the way you want. In small units or in one. Synchronise your learning between any device and remember and track your progress. Study and answer questions at your convenience and at the end of the course, if you answer more than 80% of the questions correctly, qualify for a certificate of achievement. You can even log your CPD hours. In all our business courses, you get access to around six hours of e-learning that you can watch, listen and read. There are usually 100 questions and at the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion that you can use against any personal or professional development requirements. As well as the course, you also receive a FREE e-book that you can read on your Kindle or other e-reader. You also get a FREE audiobook of the course so you can listen to the whole course uninterrupted on your device.  
  • Recently tasks that were originally thought to fall under the responsibility of the human resources department have become a part of many managers' job. This has had an impact, particularly on those that are not equipped with the skills or knowledge to deal with these issues. Our Human Resource Management course will give managers the basic tools to handle numerous situations such as interviewing, orientation, safety, harassment, discrimination, violence, discipline, and termination. This online course will provide your participants those skills and assist them with certain Human Resource situations.

    Study our course in the way you want. In small units or in one. Synchronise your learning between any device and remember and track your progress. Study and answer questions at your convenience and at the end of the course, if you answer more than 80% of the questions correctly, qualify for a certificate of achievement. You can even log your CPD hours. In all our business courses, you get access to around six hours of e-learning that you can watch, listen and read. There are usually 100 questions and at the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion that you can use against any personal or professional development requirements. As well as the course, you also receive a FREE e-book that you can read on your Kindle or other e-reader. You also get a FREE audiobook of the course so you can listen to the whole course uninterrupted on your device.
  • Administrative procedure is essential to the success of any business. A well run office, keeps efficiency high, reduces common errors and miscommunication. Keeping the role and function front and centre of any business, you’ll be able to establish clear policies and procedures that all staff can buy into and adopt. With our course, you’ll learn how a policy book demonstrates professionalism and efficiency within an organisation or office environment. This document is a vital connection between the company’s vision and operations. In all our business courses, you get access to around six hours of e-learning that you can watch, listen and read. There are usually 100 questions and at the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion that you can use against any personal or professional development requirements. As well as the course, you also receive a FREE e-book that you can read on your Kindle or other e-reader. You also get a FREE audiobook of the course so you can listen to the whole course uninterrupted on your device.
  • Correct records keeping will not only offer liability protection; it will also increase efficiency and productivity. To put it simply, maintaining records and archives will improve the overall financial and business performance, particularly in this digital age. On our course, you'll get an overview and learn how to classify records, define and maintain different systems, and develop a keen understanding of the importance of records management. Study our course in the way you want. In small units or in one. Synchronise your learning between any device and remember and track your progress. Study and answer questions at your convenience and at the end of the course, if you answer more than 80% of the questions correctly, qualify for a certificate of achievement. You can even log your CPD hours. In all our business courses, you get access to around six hours of e-learning that you can watch, listen and read. There are usually 100 questions and at the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion that you can use against any personal or professional development requirements. As well as the course, you also receive a FREE e-book that you can read on your Kindle or other e-reader. You also get a FREE audiobook of the course so you can listen to the whole course uninterrupted on your device.
  • Project Management has been recognised, endorsed and its many benefits publicly lauded from the world’s biggest corporations to small and medium sized consultancies and businesses. There are now a wealth of processes, formulas and models that are successfully used in different situations to successfully deliver large and small scale projects. Our course will give you an overview of the entire project management process and will help accelerate your professional career, give you the confidence to work with any PM professional and have the rigour and discipline to see projects to fruition. In all our business courses, you get access to around six hours of e-learning that you can watch, listen and read. There are usually 100 questions and at the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion that you can use against any personal or professional development requirements. As well as the course, you also receive a FREE e-book that you can read on your Kindle or other e-reader. You also get a FREE audiobook of the course so you can listen to the whole course uninterrupted on your device.  
  • A strong business proposal should compel a reader to think yours is the perfect choice. It should be succinct, clear, compelling and follow a series of logical steps to a natural outcome. Our course on writing the perfect proposal will take you through each step of the process, from understanding the purpose, information gathering to writing and proofreading and packaging the perfect product. Study our course in the way you want. In small units or in one. Synchronise your learning between any device and remember and track your progress. Study and answer questions at your convenience and at the end of the course, if you answer more than 80% of the questions correctly, qualify for a certificate of achievement. You can even log your CPD hours. In all our business courses, you get access to around six hours of e-learning that you can watch, listen and read. There are usually 100 questions and at the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion that you can use against any personal or professional development requirements. As well as the course, you also receive a FREE e-book that you can read on your Kindle or other e-reader. You also get a FREE audiobook of the course so you can listen to the whole course uninterrupted on your device.
  • Workplace safety, as well as being governed by statute, is a moral obligation for all businesses to ensure that everyone who works for you can be sure they are coming to an environment that isn’t harmful and damaging. Our course helps you review common hazards and safety measures that will give you the tools to create policy that goes beyond minimum legal requirement and helps you anticipate hazards, prevent injury and attack and keep employees wellbeing at the centre of your business. Note: This course does not replace advice and compliance planning you should make in order to meet your local and national legal requirements. You should always check directly with the government or other department for your legal requirements. In all our business courses, you get access to around six hours of e-learning that you can watch, listen and read. There are usually 100 questions and at the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion that you can use against any personal or professional development requirements. As well as the course, you also receive a FREE e-book that you can read on your Kindle or other e-reader. You also get a FREE audiobook of the course so you can listen to the whole course uninterrupted on your device.
  • Documentation production is a key part of professional life, whether a proposal, business plan, report, technical or policy manual – or even a publication. Our course will give you the knowledge and skills to set up teams, work with others and create professional and important documents that reflect your organisation in the best light. Understand the basics of how using certain collaborative tools and models to give yourself an advantage in an art that’s slowly diminishing with the advent of new age communication technologies. Study our course in the way you want. In small units or in one. Synchronise your learning between any device and remember and track your progress. Study and answer questions at your convenience and at the end of the course, if you answer more than 80% of the questions correctly, qualify for a certificate of achievement. You can even log your CPD hours. In all our business courses, you get access to around six hours of e-learning that you can watch, listen and read. There are usually 100 questions and at the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion that you can use against any personal or professional development requirements. As well as the course, you also receive a FREE e-book that you can read on your Kindle or other e-reader. You also get a FREE audiobook of the course so you can listen to the whole course uninterrupted on your device.
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