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1. Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers – Learn the fundamentals of accounting and finance to interpret financial data, prepare statements, and apply planning principles for better decision-making.
2. Cash is King – Understand and improve cash flow by analyzing reports, forecasting needs, and evaluating funding strategies to strengthen financial stability.
3. Financial Analysis and Planning for Non-Financial Managers – Use financial statements and performance ratios to assess operations, guide planning, and align decisions with organizational goals.

In any organization, financial knowledge is a powerful asset—regardless of your job title. This three-course Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers is designed to give managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals the practical financial understanding they need to make informed decisions, manage resources effectively, and contribute to long-term success.

You’ll begin by learning the seven steps in the accounting cycle, building a solid foundation in financial terminology, statements, and processes. Next, you’ll shift focus to cash flow—where financial decisions are felt daily—exploring how to manage working capital, shorten the cash cycle, and secure internal or external funding. Finally, you’ll develop advanced skills in financial analysis and planning, using profitability and performance metrics to guide goal setting, budgeting, and resource allocation in your area of influence.

Whether you work in operations, HR, marketing, or leadership, this certificate will give you the confidence to use financial data strategically—and speak the language of business.

Certificate Learning Outcomes

1. Understand core accounting concepts and the role of financial statements in decision-making.
2. Apply the seven steps of the accounting cycle and explain the purpose of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
3. Manage and interpret cash flow, including identifying sources of funding, projecting needs, and improving the cash cycle.
4. Analyze financial performance using key ratios and profitability metrics.
5. Use financial dashboards and gauges to evaluate the effectiveness of operations and set informed goals.
6. Support strategic planning and budgeting by applying financial concepts in non-financial roles.
7. Communicate more effectively with financial teams and contribute to resource planning and financial strategy.

Who Should Take This Certificate?

• Supervisors, team leads, and department heads responsible for budgets or resource management
• Entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to better understand the financial side of operations
• Professionals in non-financial roles (e.g., HR, marketing, operations, program management) who work with financial data
• Aspiring leaders and career changers preparing for roles that require financial fluency
• Anyone who wants to make smarter, data-informed decisions using key financial insights

There are still openings remaining at this time.