Financial management for entrepreneurs
(three courses)
Courses and prices
1. Entrepreneurship and funds
(business idea, funding, banks, crowdfunding, VC, angel investors, ICO and more)
Includes:
Studying with individual tutor support
Access to full e-learning course for 6 weeks
Feedback on assignments
Priority email support
A certificate of completion of the course
Interactive badge
Price: 533€
2. Finance management for entrepreneurs
(accounting, cash flow, business plan, cost estimation)
Includes:
Studying with individual tutor support
Access to full e-learning course for 6 weeks
Feedback on assignments
Priority email support
A certificate of completion of the course
Interactive badge
Price: 533€
3. Global financial aspects
(financial markets, financial planning, taxation, CSR and social economy)
Includes:
Studying with individual tutor support
Access to full e-learning course for 6 weeks
Feedback on assignments
Priority email support
A certificate of completion of the course
Interactive badge
Price: 533€
What does the course involve?
Length (online)
6 weeks' access to online classroom.
Material language
English.
Your time investment
Around 3–5 hours per week, but it can be more or less, depending on your background and motivation.
Learning content
Certificate
When you complete all learning modules, you will receive a certificate of completion and an open digital badge.
Badges
You will receive a digital badge (digital credential) for each course, which you can share on social media or store in your digital backpack.
If you win all three badges, you will receive the summary digital badge (Certified Financial Manager). The issued badges are compatible with 'Open Badges Backpack 2.0' and Badgr.io digital backpack system. The learning pathway has been designed using Pathways for Badgr.
Certification
There are three courses for Certified Financial Manager: Entrepreneurship and funds, Finance management for entrepreneurs and Global financial aspects.
Learning outcomes
You will gain knowledge about accounting, cash flow, business plans, cost estimation and similar topics, financial markets, financial planning, taxation, CSR and social economy, and related topics.
Access
You can access the online classroom via PC/Mac (browser), smartphone (Android and IOS app), tablet or smart TV.
Note: Challenges (assignments) are not accessible on the mobile app. Use a web browser instead.
Who is the course for?
Especially for
Entrepreneurs or managers of a start-up business
Technical managers who want to improve their financial literacy
SMEs, entrepreneurial and business development centre managers
Students (tertiary level).
Recommended prerequisites
Strong motivation and interest in financial management topics
Basic financial management knowledge.
Why should I take this course?
Even if you are not yet managing a company, we invite you to take part in this course. It can even help you start a business.
"Be a financial pro."
How is training delivered?
Online classroom (with tutor support).
Schedule
Online training is a four-week course, available from anywhere. Depending on your previous knowledge, you will have to invest 3–5 hours per week.
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Technical requirements
E-learning
Any modern computer, tablet or smartphone is appropriate (for studying). The participant needs a web browser and internet connection. For assignment preparation, the Office software package (text editor and spreadsheet editor) is required. For tutor support, a headset is required.
The online study starts the day after the application and settling the invoice.
Course outline
1. Entrepreneurship
The entrepreneurship process
The entrepreneur and their relationship with banks
Bank negotiation
Non-bank funding sources for entrepreneurs (public and private)
2. Finance for entrepreneurs
Basic financial statements
Supplemental financial statements
The business plan guide
Estimation of business project cost
Funding sources estimation
3. Global aspects
Introduction to financial education
Planning the economic and financial resources
Taxation for companies and entrepreneurs in the EU
Social corporate responsibility
Certification badges
1. Registration
Choose the package and apply for online training.
After registration, please wait for the confirmation email.
2. Prices and payment
Within 24 hours of confirming your registration, you will receive an invoice and instructions for payment.
Full packages
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Access extension (after access expires)
If you don't complete the course in four weeks, you can always extend your access:
50€/month (Credit card/PayPal fee +2€)
Payment methods accepted
Bank transfer
PayPal
Credit card = Visa, Mastercard, American Express
+ transfer fees: Bank transfer: 0€, credit card and Paypal +18€
3. Access to online classroom
After payment, your e-learning account will be activated. You will also receive information on how to access learning materials and assignments.
4. Certification and digital badges
There are three courses for Certified financial manager: 1. Entrepreneurship and funds 2. Finance management for entrepreneurs 3. Global financial aspects.
You will receive a digital badge (digital credential) for each course, which you can share on social media or store in your digital backpack.
If you win all three badges, you will receive the summary digital badge (Certified Financial Manager). The issued badges are compatible with Open Badges Backpack 2.0 and Badgr.io digital backpack system. The learning pathway has been designed using Pathways for Badgr.
Online expert
Dr Tomislav Rozman, OCEB certificate, Certified ECQA ECBPM trainer
Frequently asked questions
How much time do I need to dedicate to the course?
It depends on your background. On average, 3–5 hours per week are needed to finish one learning element, slightly more if you decide to finish the practical assignments.
Can I download and print the materials for later use?
Of course, the materials are available in PDF format too.
How long do I have access to the e-learning platform?
Four weeks after registration.
Is it possible to extend access after the expiry date?
Yes, extension of access is possible. The extension fee is 50€/month.
How does online mentoring work?
On demand. The participant prepares questions and issues, and informs the mentor. Afterwards, an online session (e.g. using Skype) is held.
Statistics and participant testimonials
Statistics
Since 2018 we have educated over 40 participants and held 2 training events in the EU.
Participant locations
The latest participants of our online course come from: Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain, Slovenia, Italy, Romania.
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