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Financial Literacy & Intelligence for Leaders: Making Informed Business and Personal Financial Decisions

Making Informed Business and Personal Financial Decisions

Financial Literacy & Intelligence for Leaders: Making Informed Business and Personal Financial Decisions
Course Schedule

CLASSROOM

27-31 Oct 2025
Dubai
$5,950
04-08 May 2026
Dubai
$5,950
16-20 Nov 2026
Dubai
$5,950
Certificate
  • Coventry Academy Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

Training Overview

Training Overview

In today’s rapidly changing business environment, effective leadership requires more than just vision and communication—it necessitates a deep understanding of financial fundamentals. Financial literacy is now a critical skill for executives and decision-makers, essential for driving long-term growth, managing risks, and leading with confidence. The Financial Literacy & Intelligence for Leaders: Making Informed Business and Personal Financial Decisions training course is designed to empower leaders and managers with the financial insights needed to navigate both business and personal financial landscapes. Participants will learn how to interpret financial statements, assess investment opportunities, and manage budgets, enabling them to make informed, strategic decisions with greater impact.

What are the goals?

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand core financial principles relevant to leadership and strategy
  • Read, analyze, and interpret key financial statements
  • Apply financial data to drive business decision-making and performance
  • Enhance personal financial awareness including budgeting, saving, and investing
  • Evaluate risk and return in business and personal financial decisions
  • Communicate more effectively with finance professionals and stakeholders

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Business leaders, directors, and executives
  • Department heads and functional managers
  • Entrepreneurs and business owners
  • Public sector and NGO leaders
  • Project managers and team leaders
  • Professionals seeking to strengthen their financial acumen

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes an interactive mixture of lecture-led learning & group discussions.

The Course Content

Day One: Foundations of Financial Literacy and Leadership Finance
  • The importance of financial intelligence for modern leaders
  • Key financial terminology and concepts explained simply
  • The link between finance and strategic leadership
  • Financial versus managerial accounting: what leaders need to know
  • Understanding financial responsibility in leadership roles
Day Two: Reading and Understanding Financial Statements
  • Income Statement (P&L)
  • Balance Sheet
  • Cash Flow Statement
  • How to analyze profitability, liquidity, solvency, and efficiency
  • Real-world exercises: interpreting financial reports
  • Financial red flags and performance indicators
Day Three: Financial Decision-Making in Business
  • Cost structures and break-even analysis
  • Budgeting and forecasting for departments and projects
  • Capital expenditure versus operational expenditure (CapEx vs. OpEx)
  • ROI, payback period, and NPV: making investment choices
  • Business case development and scenario planning
Day Four: Personal Financial Intelligence for Leaders
  • Principles of personal finance for executives
  • Budgeting, debt management, and savings strategies
  • Investment basics: stocks, bonds, funds, and real estate
  • Financial goal setting and planning for retirement
  • Managing risk and insurance wisely
Day Five: Linking Financial Intelligence to Strategic Leadership
  • Finance in strategic planning and organizational growth
  • Communicating financial information to non-financial audiences
  • Making data-driven decisions under uncertainty
  • Ethical leadership and financial responsibility
  • Final case study: Business and personal financial decisions in real-world scenarios

Providers and Associations

Anderson
Anderson
Aztech Training
Aztech Training