BCS Professional Certificate in Business Finance Training Course
Length
3 days
Price
$2299
Cities
Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Perth
Why Choose This Course
The BCS Professional Certificate in Business Finance is an instructor-led training course aligned to the BCS syllabus and exam. It develops practical competence in financial management and reporting within business change, including building business cases, investment appraisal, budgeting, cost analysis, and evaluating supplier financial stability. It is part of the professional-level Business Analysis pathway and contributes to the Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis.
Learners gain structured coverage of finance across the project lifecycle, from interpreting the statement of financial position, income statement, and cash flow statement through to cash flow forecasting and distinguishing cash versus profit. The syllabus also covers constructing the financial case using payback, net present value, internal rate of return, and return on investment; plus responsibility accounting, capital versus revenue expenditure, and flexed budgets.
Training is available Australia-wide and suitable for professionals in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, and Perth. The course focuses on hands-on practice with calculation techniques and ratio analysis relevant to live projects, helping participants apply financial concepts effectively in organisational contexts without overstating outcomes. A certificate of course attendance is included.
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Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this course.
Exam
Candidates can achieve this certification by passing the following exam(s).
- BCS Professional Certificate in Business Finance
Books
BCS Professional Certificate in Business Finance course material included.
Delivery
- Instructor-led Classroom Training at our premises
- Live Virtual Online Training attend in real-time from anywhere
- In-House Training at your premises (4+ participants)
Skills Gained
Explain finance concepts across the project lifecycle
Build and assess business and financial cases
Apply budgeting and cost behaviour models
Conduct cost–benefit and investment appraisals
Analyse supplier financial stability using ratio methods
Model financing of service delivery
Interpret financial statements and reporting metrics
Use financial techniques to support business change initiatives
Communicate financial insights to stakeholders
Understand ethical aspects and governance in financial management
Audience
Business analysts and business architects
Project managers and change practitioners
Finance-aware managers and business professionals
Analysts involved in financial case development and investment appraisal
Price
| Category | Full-Time (Weekdays) | Part-Time (Weeknights) | Part-Time (Weekends) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days | Monday to Wednesday | Mondays and Tuesdays | Saturdays only |
| Time | 9:30 am to 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Duration | 3 days | 2 weeks | 2 weeks |
| Price | $2299 | $1999 | $1999 |
Outline
Introduction to finance in business change contexts
Finance in the project lifecycle
Purpose of business: legal structures and finance sources
Developing a business case template
Building the financial case
Budgeting methods and cost structure analysis
Understanding costs and cost behaviour
Investment appraisal techniques
Supplier financial analysis and ratio techniques
Financing service delivery models
Interpreting financial statements and reports
Feasibility assessment using financial metrics
Financial risk and sensitivity analysis
Ethical, governance and compliance considerations
Practical case studies and financial modelling workshops
Exam preparation and sample questions
Terms & Conditions
The supply of this course is governed by our terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before enrolling, as enrolment is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions. Proposed course dates are given, course runs subject to availability and minimum registrations.
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$108,500
Average annual salary for professionals with business finance and analysis expertise in Australia (significantly above the national average for business roles).
72%
Employers report that financial knowledge and certifications are preferred or required for roles in business analysis and change management.
9.3%
Year-on-year growth in job opportunities for professionals with business finance and organisational change skills.
120,000+
Active professionals worldwide holding business analysis and finance-related certifications.
4,800+
Australian organisations recognise or employ staff with business finance qualifications.
98%
Student satisfaction rate from our business finance and analysis training programs.
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