Applied Strategic Healthcare Leadership Course An ACHE-Accredited Executive Program | $1,200 USD Sharpen Your Strategic and Financial Leadership in Healthcare This highly interactive program is designed exclusively for executives and fellows of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) who are ready to elevate their strategic and financial decision-making capabilities through immersive simulation-based learning. Delivered over a series of six engaging Zoom sessions, the Applied Strategic Healthcare Leadership Course equips you with critical tools to drive performance in your healthcare organization while earning 12 ACHE continuing professional education credits. What Makes This Course Unique? Simulation-Based Learning: Leverage the industry-leading Healthcare Hero hospital management simulation, used in top-tier MHA and MBA programs globally. Team-Based Executive Challenge: Work in teams to manage a virtual hospital, facing real-world challenges and dynamic market forces. Experiential Learning: Make executive-level decisions across strategy, operations, and finance in a safe, competitive environment that mirrors the complexities of modern healthcare. Facilitated by Experts: Guided by experienced healthcare and simulation facilitators with deep knowledge of executive leadership and health system strategy. Course Format 6 x 2-hour Zoom sessions (12 contact hours total) The zoom sessions will run weekly from Saturday 11am-1pm Eastern, starting on April 5th Combines strategic and financial management lectures with 8 intensive simulation rounds Practice rounds to build confidence, followed by a competitive live game Final session includes a powerful executive debrief to help you apply insights directly to your organization Key Learning Outcomes By completing this program, you will: ✔ Apply advanced strategy frameworks tailored to healthcare ✔ Strengthen your financial leadership with healthcare-specific KPIs and analysis ✔ Improve team-based executive decision-making under real-world pressure ✔ Learn how to balance mission, margin, and market dynamics ✔ Take home actionable insights to drive performance improvement in your role Who Should Enroll This course is ideal for: ACHE members and fellows seeking executive-level simulation training Healthcare executives responsible for strategy, operations, or finance MHA/MBA graduates looking to sharpen applied skills Leaders preparing for expanded organizational responsibility Program Fee 💲 $1,200 USD (Includes full simulation access, live facilitation, team coaching, and all course materials.) Enroll Now About the Simulation Healthcare Hero is a highly acclaimed hospital management simulation designed to challenge participants with the real-world complexities of running a competitive healthcare system. Trusted by leading universities and executive education programs worldwide. Frequently Asked Questions 1. Who is this course designed for? This program is specifically designed for healthcare executives, ACHE members, and fellows who wish to enhance their strategic, financial, and leadership capabilities through applied learning. It’s also ideal for senior managers preparing for executive roles. 2. How does the Healthcare Hero simulation work? Healthcare Hero is an interactive, web-based hospital management simulation. Working in teams, you will make key decisions across hospital strategy, operations, and finance, while competing against other teams in a dynamic, simulated healthcare market. No prior simulation experience is required—full guidance will be provided. 3. How much time will I need to commit? The program consists of 6 x 2-hour Zoom sessions (12 hours total), spread over several weeks. Between sessions, you may wish to review materials or discuss strategies with your team, but no additional time commitment is required. 4. What topics will be covered? You will explore critical areas such as healthcare strategy, financial management, team leadership, and decision-making under pressure. The course blends applied simulation rounds with lectures on strategic management and financial leadership in healthcare. 5. Will I earn ACHE continuing professional education (CPE) credits? Yes, this program is eligible for 12 ACHE-approved CPE credits, contributing toward your ongoing professional development. 6. Do I need prior experience with simulations? No simulation experience is needed. The first sessions include practice rounds and onboarding to help you get comfortable with the platform and decision-making process. 7. How will teams be formed? Participants will be assigned to teams during the first session to encourage collaboration, peer learning, and networking. Team performance will be key to success in the simulation. 8. What’s included in the course fee? Your $1,200 USD fee includes access to the Healthcare Hero simulation, live facilitation, course materials, team coaching, and participation in all Zoom sessions. 9. Is there a certificate of completion? Yes, participants will receive a certificate of completion after finishing the course and simulation rounds. This can be used to demonstrate CPE credits to ACHE. 10. Can I cancel or transfer my registration? Cancellations are allowed up to 14 days before the course start date for a full refund. Transfers to a future cohort are available subject to availability. Please contact us directly to process cancellations or transfers.
Are you looking to progress your career in accountancy? Have you got a solid understanding of accounting processes? Studying AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting could be the next step in your journey to becoming a qualified accountant. This course is suitable if you have previous accountancy experience, through study or work experience, and you’re looking to develop your skills further so you can become qualified and work in a variety of accounting roles. Entry requirements If you work in accounts or have studied accountancy before (such as AAT Level 2 Certificate), you may be able to start at this level. If you don’t have any previous accountancy experience, we recommend starting at Level 2. You’ll also need a good grasp of Maths and English skills to complete the course. We recommend that you register with AAT before starting this course. You’ll be given your AAT student number, which enables you to enter for assessments. AAT Level 3 Diploma syllabus By the end of the AAT Level 3 Diploma course, you will be able to prepare Sole Traders and Partnership Financial Statements, do depreciation calculations, understand management accounting techniques, and know how to apply VAT legislation. You’ll also learn about different business types and how technology impacts business. Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS) The accounting principles underlying financial accounts preparation The principles of advanced double-entry bookkeeping How to implement procedures for the acquisition and disposal of non-current assets How to prepare and record depreciation calculations How to record period end adjustments How to produce and extend the trial balance How to produce financial statements for sole traders and partnerships How to interpret financial statements using profitability ratios How to prepare accounting records from incomplete information Management Accounting Techniques (MATS) The purpose and use of management accounting within organisations The techniques required for dealing with costs How to attribute costs according to organisational requirements How to investigate deviations from budgets Spreadsheet techniques to provide management accounting information Management accounting techniques to support short-term decision making Principles of cash management Tax Processes for Businesses (TPFB) The legislation requirements relating to VAT How to calculate VAT How to review and verify VAT returns The principles of payroll How to report information within the organisation Business Awareness (BUAW) Business types, structures and governance, and the legal framework in which they operate The impact of the external and internal environments on businesses, their performance and decisions How businesses and accountants comply with the principles of professional ethics. The impact of new technologies in accounting and the risks associated with data security How to communicate information to stakeholders How is this course assessed? The Level 3 course is assessed by unit assessments. A unit assessment only tests knowledge and skills taught in that unit. At Level 3 they are: Available on demand Scheduled by and sat at AAT approved assessment venues Mostly marked by the computer Getting your results Computer marked assessment results are available in your MyAAT account within 24 hours.* For assessments marked by the AAT, you can expect to receive your results within six weeks. * For a short period, Q2022 results may take up to 15 days. Grading To be awarded the AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting qualification you must achieve at least a 70% competency level in each unit assessment. Resits You can resit an assessment to improve your grade. Results from the assessment with the highest marks will be used to calculate your final grade. There are no resit restrictions or employer engagement requirements for any fee paying student on any of our AAT courses. What’s included, and what support will I get? Partnering with the best, you’ll always have access to market leading tutor led online learning modules and content developed by Kaplan and Osborne books. All day, every day for as long as you subscribe. Unlimited access to the AAT Level 3 content with the use of all other levels. Empowering you to progress when you’re ready, or recap previous levels at no extra cost. Instant access to our unique comprehensive Study Buddy learning guide. Access to Consolidation and Progress Tests, and computer and self marked Mock Exams. You’re fully supported with access to expert tutors, seven days a week, responding via email within four working hours. You’ll be assigned a mentor to help and guide you through the order of subjects to study in, and check that the level you’re starting at is right for you. Your subscription includes all the online content you need to succeed, but if you want to supplement your learning with books, Eagle students get 50% off hard copy study materials. What could I do next? After completing this level, you could go onto job roles such as a finance officer, assistant accountant and an advanced bookkeeper, earning salaries of up to £25,000. Alternatively, if you want to continue studying, your Eagle subscription gives you unlimited access to all AAT levels, meaning you can continue your studies and move onto the AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting at no additional cost. Additional costs You are required to become a member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) launch to fulfil your qualification. Fees associated with admission and exam fees are in addition to the cost of the course. Admission and membership fees are payable direct to AAT. Exam fees are paid to the exam centre. AAT One off Level 3 Registration Fee: £225 AAT Assessment Fees: £70 to £80 per unit but this can vary depending on where you sit your assessment. Please be aware that these are subject to change.
You Should Have Asked: The Art of Powerful Conversation You Should Have Asked: The Art of Powerful Conversation Do you have the ability to create strong human connections in business? Will you be remembered? Stuart Knight will teach you how to succeed one powerful conversation at a time. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.
You Should Have Asked: The Art of Powerful Conversation You Should Have Asked: The Art of Powerful Conversation Do you have the ability to create strong human connections in business? Will you be remembered? Stuart Knight will teach you how to succeed one powerful conversation at a time. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.
Leveraging Project Management for Social Good® Leveraging Project Management for Social Good® Learn about the Project Management Institute Educational Foundation's global impact and how you can use your PM expertise and the Foundation's resources to create positive change in your world! This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.
Scrum for Hardware Scrum is widely used to develop software of many different kinds. It is not often used to develop hardware, like cars, or photocopiers. In this talk you will learn the concepts and benefits of applying Scrum when developing hardware. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.
The Culture of Feedback in Agile This presentation will discuss how and why the culture of feedback is so important in Agile. See how Amadeus has introduced gamification and role playing to foster collaboration and transparency in a safe environment based on a feedback model. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.
How Changes in PM Support Agile & Scrum The landscape in project management is continuously changing for the better. In this presentation, ten changes in the project management landscape that currently are or expected to be part of the future developments in Agile and Scrum practices will be discussed. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.
Planning and Estimating Within Scrum Projects A lack of planning is a common misconception about agile methods. In this session, you will learn about the three levels of planning in agile methods, different estimation approaches, and techniques for tracking your projects. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.