Making Budget & Forecast
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Online
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Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Online
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Class hours
2h
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Duration
Flexible
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Different dates available
The Making Budget & Forecast course is designed to equip learners with practical skills to plan, create, and manage budgets and financial forecasts effectively. Understanding budgeting and forecasting is essential for businesses, organisations, and professionals to make informed financial decisions and achieve strategic objectives.
Learners will explore techniques for preparing budgets, analysing past financial performance, predicting future revenues and expenses, and adjusting forecasts based on changing conditions. The course also covers cash flow management, variance analysis, and tools to track financial performance over time.
Ideal for finance professionals, business managers, entrepreneurs, and anyone responsible for financial planning, the Making Budget & Forecast course provides actionable knowledge to enhance decision-making, financial efficiency, and organisational performance. By completing this course, learners will gain the confidence to prepare accurate budgets, forecast future performance, and communicate financial plans effectively to stakeholders, improving both professional competence and business outcomes.
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Understand the principles of budgeting and forecasting.
Prepare operational and financial budgets.
Analyse past performance to inform forecasts.
Monitor cash flow and financial performance.
Adjust forecasts for changing business conditions.
Communicate budgets and forecasts to stakeholders effectively.
The Making Budget & Forecast course is suitable for finance professionals, business managers, entrepreneurs, accountants, and anyone involved in financial planning or decision-making.
It is ideal for beginners looking to understand budgeting and forecasting concepts, as well as professionals seeking to enhance their financial management skills. The course is particularly valuable for individuals responsible for managing departmental or organisational budgets, preparing financial forecasts, or reporting financial performance to stakeholders. Learners completing this course will acquire practical skills to plan and monitor budgets, forecast financial outcomes accurately, and improve overall financial decision-making in professional settings.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is suitable for learners aged 16 and above who are interested in finance, business management, or accounting. Basic numeracy, Excel, and general IT skills are recommended but not mandatory. Learners should have good English skills. The course is designed to support beginners while providing professional-level knowledge in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for practical business application.
Upon successful completion of the Making Budget & Forecast, you will qualify for a UK and internationally recognised professional certification. You may also choose to formalise your achievement by obtaining your PDF Certificate for £9 or a Hardcopy Certificate for £15.
This course offers flexible, self-paced online learning, allowing learners to study at a time and pace that suits their schedule. Expert-designed modules focus on practical, career-focused skills in budgeting and financial forecasting.
Learners develop transferable skills that enhance a CV and professional profile. Completing this course equips learners to prepare and monitor budgets, forecast future performance, and make informed financial decisions. The practical, results-oriented approach ensures learners can immediately apply knowledge to real-world business scenarios, improving financial management, strategic planning, and organisational efficiency.
Yes. The course introduces budgeting and forecasting concepts in a clear, step-by-step manner, making it accessible to learners with no prior financial experience.
Learners gain practical skills in budgeting and forecasting, enhancing employability in finance, management, accounting, and business planning roles.
The course is fully online and self-paced. Learners can access materials anytime from any device, allowing flexible study alongside work or personal commitments.
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Subjects
- Financial Management
- Budgeting
- Cash Flow Management
- Financial Managers
- Financial Training
- Planning
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This course provides a detailed guide to **budgeting and financial planning**, beginning with an **introduction** that outlines the purpose, importance, and fundamental concepts of budgeting. Learners then explore the **detailed budget requirements**, learning how to identify income sources, categorize expenses, and account for both fixed and variable costs to create a comprehensive financial plan. The course further delves into the **process of making a budget**, guiding learners step by step through practical techniques such as setting financial goals, prioritizing expenditures, forecasting cash flow, and monitoring actual spending against planned budgets. By the end of the course, learners will have a thorough understanding of how to construct, implement, and manage an effective budget, enabling them to make informed financial decisions, optimize resource allocation, and achieve both personal and organizational financial objectives.
- Unit-1. Introduction
- Unit-2. Detail Budget Requirement
- Unit-3. Process of Making Budget
Making Budget & Forecast