Finance, Economy & Strategy Level I
Category : Corporate Finance
Duration: 5 days
Understanding the interconnections between finance, economics, and strategy is crucial for business leaders and managers. This training provides a foundational understanding of economic principles, corporate finance, and strategic decision-making. Participants will learn how to analyze financial information, interpret economic trends, and apply financial tools to develop strategic initiatives. This course is designed for those who are looking to gain insights into the dynamic relationships between finance, the economy, and business strategy.
Learning Objectives
Understand the basic principles of economics and their influence on corporate strategy
Analyze the financial performance of a business
Apply financial tools to support strategic decision-making
Use economic indicators to assess business opportunities
Training Program
Introduction to Economic Fundamentals
Overview of key economic concepts (supply, demand, inflation, interest rates)
The impact of macroeconomic trends on businesses
The role of financial markets in the economy
Practical case: Analyze the impact of an economic shock on a company’s performance
Corporate Finance & Strategic Analysis
Financial statements as tools for strategic decision-making
The connection between financial health and corporate strategy
Evaluating the financial performance of a company using key ratios
Quiz: Identify financial indicators that influence strategic decisions
Financial Tools for Strategic Decision-Making
Tools for assessing financial viability of projects (NPV, IRR)
Strategic investment decisions and capital budgeting
Funding strategies and their impact on business operations
Practical case: Use financial tools to assess the feasibility of a new business venture
Business Environment and Strategy
Analyzing the business environment using economic indicators
Competitive analysis: understanding market forces
Developing a strategic response to economic trends
Practical case: Design a strategy for a company operating in a fluctuating economy
Using Financial Models for Strategic Planning
Building financial models to support business strategy
Forecasting and budgeting as strategic tools
Scenario analysis: Evaluating the financial impact of strategic decisions
Practical case: Build a financial model to forecast a company’s performance under different scenarios
Key Points
Numerous practical examples illustrating the different studied concepts
Practical cases to draw parallels with the concepts learned
Who Should Attend This Training
Business leaders and managers
Financial analysts and planners
Corporate strategists and consultants
Entrepreneurs and business owners
Prerequisities
No prerequisites are required for this course
Teaching Methods
Training structured around skill transfer
Acquisition of operational skills through practice and experimentation
Collaborative learning during synchronous sessions
Multi-stage learning path to allow engagement, learning, and transfer
Training promoting participant engagement for better anchoring of lessons
Satisfaction and Evaluation
Skill evaluation will be conducted throughout the training by the participant (self-evaluation) and/or the trainer according to the training methods.
Online training evaluation on your participant space:
Immediate evaluation at the end of the training to measure your satisfaction and perception of skill improvement against training objectives. With your agreement, your overall rating and comments will be published on our site via Verified Reviews.
Post-training evaluation 40 days later to validate the transfer of your acquired skills in the workplace
Attendance tracking and issuance of an individual training certificate or a certificate of completion
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