The Business Finance course is a comprehensive introduction to a range of finance topics related to business. Learn about financial concepts and how to interpret key documents, and explore techniques through practical sessions. The course is a Business Skills module that contributes to the BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis. Course details Duration: 3 days Exam Included Next available course 16th November 2026 Virtual Classroom £1,395 +VAT Add to basket 15th February 2027 Virtual Classroom £1,395 +VAT Add to basket 19th April 2027 Virtual Classroom £1,395 +VAT Add to basket View all dates Close all dates 28th June 2027 Virtual Classroom £1,395 +VAT Add to basket 23rd August 2027 Virtual Classroom £1,395 +VAT Add to basket 15th November 2027 Virtual Classroom £1,395 +VAT Add to basket The Business Finance course is a comprehensive introduction to a range of finance topics related to business. Learn about financial concepts and how to interpret key documents, and explore techniques through practical sessions. The course is a Business Skills module that contributes to the BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis. Course details Duration: 3 days Next available course Please contact the team on 01844 211665 for availability The Business Finance course is a comprehensive introduction to a range of finance topics related to business. Learn about financial concepts and how to interpret key documents, and explore techniques through practical sessions. The course is a Business Skills module that contributes to the BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis. Course details Subscription options: Essential £425 +VAT Add to basket Core £625 +VAT Add to basket Extra £825 +VAT Add to basket The Business Finance course is a comprehensive introduction to a range of finance topics related to business. Learn about financial concepts and how to interpret key documents, and explore techniques through practical sessions. The course is a Business Skills module that contributes to the BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis. Course details Duration: 3 days Next available course Please contact the team on 01844 211665 for availability Who is this course for? Business analysts, customer journey managers, project managers, business change practitioners and anyone in business who needs a sound grasp of financial concepts and techniques. Business Finance is also a Business Skills module on the BCS (ISEB) Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis. About the course A sound grasp of financial concepts and techniques is essential for today’s business analyst. The Business Finance course introduces you to a range of techniques used in business, explaining the key documents and how to interpret them.You’ll examine business cases and investment appraisal techniques and learn how to evaluate suppliers’ finances and use Financial Ratio Analysis. The course concludes with a session on Financing service delivery.Presented to you by one of the expert training consultants pictured below. Each member of our Business Finance training team brings substantial practical experience of using business finance tools to the programme. About the course Having a sound grasp of financial concepts and techniques is essential for business analysts. This Business Finance course introduces you to the sources and use of finance in business and explains the key documents and how to interpret them.It goes on to tackle business cases and investment appraisal techniques before showing you how to evaluate suppliers’ finances, how to use financial ratio analysis and concludes with a module on financing service delivery. Learning objectives Upon the completion of this course, candidates will gain a broad understanding of the following: Finance in the project lifecycle- including key financial documentationDeveloping a business caseConstructing a financial case- including key calculations for appraising investment proposalsUnderstanding budgets and budgetingUnderstanding costs and cost behavioursEvaluating supplier financial stability- including key ratio analysisFinancing service delivery- including leases, depreciation and outsourcing. Full course outline BCS Certificate in Business Finance Course Content Finance in the project lifecycle A financial perspective on the project lifecycle Published regulatory accounts The statement of cash flows and the distinction between cash and profit Cash flow forecasting Developing the business case The business case in the business change lifecycle The contents of a business case Constructing the financial case Costs and benefits to include in a business case Investment appraisal: payback, NPV and IRR The cost of capital and the weighted average cost of capital NPV, IRR, systemic risk and project risk Return on investment (ROI) and ROI and risk The concept of shareholder value added (SVA) Budgets and budgeting Budgeting, long-term plans and corporate objectives Cost centres, profit centres and the use of charge-out Capital and revenue expenditure Actual versus budget comparisons and actions Budgetary control Costs and cost behaviour Fixed and variable costs and the concept of contribution Breakeven analysis and the margin of safety Price/volume calculations and charts Marginal analysis: outsourcing, make or buy decisions Costing approaches and types of cost Evaluating supplier financial stability Financial analysis and the calculation of ratios Calculating and interpreting ratios The relationship between primary and secondary ratios Principles of shareholder value added (SVA) and economic value added (EVA) The limitations of ratio analysis Financing service delivery Depreciation of assets: straight-line and reducing balance Depreciation of assets: disposal and upgrade issues Financing and leasing Outsourcing ©Assist Knowledge Development Ltd. How is the course structured? Here's a quick guide to the topics covered on each day of the course. Day 1 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sources and use of finance in businessKey financial reports and their interpretationCash flow forecastingThe purpose and contents of a business case Day 2 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Investment appraisal techniquesBudgets and budgetingCosts and costing Day 3 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Evaluating supplier financial stabilityFinancing service delivery Course manual For virtual courses a printed copy of the latest edition of the comprehensive course manual will be sent to your home address (UK only) in good time for the start of your course. Our delegates tell us that having access to a physical document is useful as both a reference document and for taking notes during the course. In addition, a link will be emailed to you to enable you to access an electronic copy of the same comprehensive manual for convenient future reference. Is there an exam? Yes. During this three day course you’ll receive all the training you need to prepare for the BCS Professional Certificate in Business Finance examination. This closed-book multiple-choice examination uses business scenarios to put your knowledge of business finance to the test. A pass means you’re another step closer to achieving the BCS International Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis. For delegates attending a classroom, virtual classroom or eLearning course, the exam may be taken remotely using the BCS online proctoring service. This exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions with a pass mark of 26/40. Is there an exam? This course prepares participants to sit the examination leading to the BCS Professional Certificate in Business Finance. The examination for this certificate lasts for 90 minutes and consists of 40 scenario-based multiple-choice questions. The pass mark is 26/40 or 65%. This certificate contributes to the BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis. For delegates attending a classroom, virtual classroom or eLearning course, the exam may be taken remotely using the BCS online proctoring service. This exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions with a pass mark of 26/40. What’s next? If this course is part of your BCS Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis programme you have a choice of further modules you can take including Business Architecture, Agile Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Advanced Requirements Engineering, Team Leadership, Benefits Planning and Realisation and Stakeholder Engagement. The structure of the certification is shown here. Anything else This course was written by our team of training consultants, who bring their substantial experience of business analysis projects to the programme.Watch the video below to find out more about our eLearning.Do you have a question about our eLearning courses? Check out our FAQs section… What’s next? If this course is part of your BCS Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis programme you have a choice of further modules you can take including Business Architecture, Agile Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Advanced Requirements Engineering, Team Leadership, Benefits Planning and Realisation and Stakeholder Engagement. The structure of the certification is shown here. Related content There are plenty of free resources in the AssistKD Learning Zone including Bitesize Learning videos and the popular BA Brew podcast.Bitesize Learning videos include: What is Discounted Cashflow? What is Payback/Time to Payback? What is IRR (Internal Rate of Return)?BA Brews include: The Benefits of Benefits, The Business Case. Frequently Asked Questions How do AssistKD’s virtual classroom courses work?AssistKD’s virtual courses are conducted live and online in a ‘virtual’ classroom space via Microsoft Teams. On each day of the course, we ask delegates to log on in time for a 9am start. The courses end at 4.30pm. An hour is ring-fenced for lunch, but timings can vary.Designed to be interactive, responsive and engaging, our virtual (live) courses are led by trainers who are experts in their fields, with real-life industry experience. The benefit of the virtual classroom is that delegates enjoy all the benefits of ‘in-real-time' training, but with no travel requirements or overnight stays. Regular comfort breaks, team exercises and break-out sessions keep delegates focused and reinforce learning. The courses allow learners to develop their professional toolkits.Can you attend virtual classroom courses from outside the UK?Yes, however you will be issued with a digital course manual in advance of the course, not a printed manual. When will I receive my joining instructions?You will receive joining instructions two weeks before the start of your course. One week before the course you will receive detailed instructions on how to log on.I am concerned about logging on, is there support available?If you have concerns about logging on and your technology, it is best to address these prior to the day of the course. We can offer you a test call at a time that suits you. To request this please contact support@assistkd.comI have additional needs, can they be accommodated?Please provide us with full details of any additional needs in advance of the course so that we can work with you to accommodate them. Please contact enquiries@assistkd.comWhen will I receive my course manual?You will receive your course manual, in both printed and digital form, two weeks before the start of your course.Can you accommodate a last-minute booking?Yes, provided there is availability.Do you offer discounted prices if I am taking more than one course?Yes, please contact enquires@assistkd.comWhat happens if I need to reschedule, do I have to pay twice?If you need to reschedule, to avoid a cancellation fee please give 10 working days’ notice by contacting enquiries@assistkd.com.Do the courses run on consecutive days?Yes. Courses which last for more than one day are delivered on consecutive days from the start date indicated. These are on working days, during Monday to Friday.Do you offer courses over the weekend?Our virtual (live) classroom and face-to-face classroom courses run from Monday to Friday only.Is the exam taken during the actual course?No. The exam can be taken on a date and time of your choice. You will be provided with exam registration details before the start of your course. We recommend that you take the exam within two weeks of the end of your course, while the knowledge is fresh.When will I receive my exam results and certificate?Exams will be taken online you will find out your result immediately on completion. Then, approximately two weeks after the exam this will be confirmed via the BCS portal and you can print out your certificate. What is the difference between a ‘customer feedback rating’ and the ‘customer course feedback rating’?The ‘customer feedback rating’ reflects an average level of feedback across all AssistKD courses. The ‘customer course feedback rating’ reflects a course specific rating. AssistKD will only publish a ‘customer course feedback rating’ where a statistically valid sample size is available. Frequently Asked Questions Is the exam included with the eLearning subscriptions?All BCS and A4Q eLearning exams can be taken online via remote proctoring, giving you complete flexibility to sit your exam from any suitable location. If you choose the Core or Extra option, your exam voucher is already included, making it simple to progress toward certification.Can I buy now and start later?Absolutely. Your course is added to your account right after purchase, but you choose when to activate your subscription - ideal for planning around work or personal commitments. When you are ready to begin learning, you simply log in to your account and click 'Activate' next to the course name.Have more questions? Check out our full FAQs here or contact us directly. “Our tutor was great, very focused on ensuring we understood and were happy with each topic, and very engaging, making a dry course enjoyable.” - Kavita Favelle “An excellent and very personable trainer, bringing the subject to life. He was patient and took time to ensure that all delegates understood every topic, giving us ample opportunity to challenge, contribute and discuss.” - Karen Williams Need some help? To discuss your requirements, call Karen on01844 211665 or email us at enquiries@assistkd.com Presenters for this course Dr Amanda Christianson Ian Glenister Simon Green Related courses BCS Certificate in Advanced Requirements Engineering BCS Certificate in Agile Business Analysis BCS Certificate in Benefits Planning And Realisation BCS Certificate in Business Analysis Service Delivery BCS Certificate in Business Architecture BCS Certificate in Business Finance BCS Certificate in Data Analysis BCS Certificate in Stakeholder Engagement BCS Certificate in Team Leadership BCS Certificate in Advanced Requirements Engineering BCS Certificate in Agile Business Analysis BCS Certificate in Benefits Planning And Realisation BCS Certificate in Business Analysis Service Delivery BCS Certificate in Business Architecture BCS Certificate in Business Finance BCS Certificate in Data Analysis BCS Certificate in Stakeholder Engagement BCS Certificate in Team Leadership BCS Certificate in Advanced Requirements Engineering BCS Certificate in Agile Business Analysis Our Clients
