Microcredential – Manage Budgets and Financial Plans
Master financial management for your team with our course on planning, implementing and evaluating financial strategies. Learn to develop and negotiate budget plans, prepare contingency strategies, and communicate financial details effectively. Gain the skills to monitor expenditures, control costs, and continuously improve financial management processes for optimal team and organisational success.
Course Structure
Unit - Manage Budgets and Financial Plans
- Accessing budgets and financial plans
- Budgeting tools
- Budget and financial plan outcomes
- Clarifying plans with others
- Negotiating changes
- Contingency plans
- Communicating budgets and plans to team members
- Providing support to others
- Systems and training
- Monitoring expenditure and control costs
- Reporting the budget and expenditure
- Presentation
- Graphs and charts
- Extracting information
- Effectiveness of financial management
- Reviews and improvements
- Analysing variances
- Improvements to financial management processes
- Implementing improvements
- Evaluating improvements
- Basic accounting principles
- Types of budgets and financial plans
- Legislation, Acts and Regulations
- ATO requirements
- Financial record-keeping
- Managing work teams
Study Hours
Estimated duration 15 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
This was a useful module to enhance my understanding of budget preparation and management.
Janet | Surrey Hills, VIC | Manage Budgets and Financial Plans
Easy to learn course which had great learning outcomes in an easy to navigate format.
Joanne| Drysdale, VIC | Manage Budgets and Financial Plans
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrolment Form – Employment Services and Rehabilitation Providers
Enrol via Live Chat (Business Hours)
Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and EFT/Direct Deposit. Please allow 1-2 Business days for processing for EFT and BPAY.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional development microcredentials for individuals working or aspiring to work in the business sector.
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