Entrepôt Training Institute
Corporate Training/Finance & Compliance
ETI · 05.01

Finance for Non-Finance Professionals

This practical program provides non-financial professionals with a solid understanding of finance principles, financial statements, budgeting, cost management, and financial decision- making. Participants will learn how financial information supports business performance and strategic decision-making.

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Corporate Learning / 2026
Duration3 Days
LanguagesEnglish / Arabic
DeliveryIn-Person / Live Online Instructor-Led
CustomisationAvailable in-house
Course Overview

Practical learning.
Measurable impact.

This practical program provides non-financial professionals with a solid understanding of finance principles, financial statements, budgeting, cost management, and financial decision- making. Participants will learn how financial information supports business performance and strategic decision-making.

Every ETI corporate programme can be aligned with your organisation's industry, competency framework, business priorities and learner profile. Practical exercises and workplace scenarios help participants transfer learning into performance.

Learning Objectives

What participants
will be able to do.

  1. 01

    Understand fundamental finance and accounting concepts.

  2. 02

    Interpret key financial statements and reports.

  3. 03

    Apply budgeting and cost management techniques.

  4. 04

    Make informed business decisions using financial information.

Who Should Attend

Designed for professionals
ready to progress.

Course Outline

A structured journey
from insight to action.

Facilitated discussion, practical application and workplace-focused learning are woven through every module.

Module↗

Finance Fundamentals

  • Introduction to Business Finance
  • Accounting Principles for Non-Finance Professionals
  • Understanding Financial Terminology
Module↗

Understanding Financial Statements

  • Income Statement
  • Balance Sheet
  • Cash Flow Statement
Module↗

Budgeting and Cost Management

  • Budget Planning and Control
  • Cost Analysis and Cost Behaviour
  • Financial Performance Indicators
Module↗

Financial Decision-Making

  • Financial Ratios
  • Profitability Analysis
  • Business Performance Evaluation
Module↗

Financial Planning

  • Forecasting and Financial Planning
  • Working Capital Management
  • Investment Decision Basics
Module↗

Finance for Business Success

  • Financial Risk Awareness
  • Strategic Financial Decisions
  • Business Case Evaluation
Customised In-House Programmes

Bring this course
into your organisation.

We tailor examples, activities, duration and delivery to your team's operational context and desired outcomes.

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