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Accountancy: Accounts Payable Manager (Purchase Ledger)
By NextGen Learning
Course Overview This course on Accounts Payable Management (Purchase Ledger) offers an in-depth exploration of the essential functions and responsibilities within the purchase ledger department. Learners will gain a solid understanding of purchase ledger processes, from basic concepts to advanced management techniques, making it ideal for those looking to enhance their financial accounting knowledge. Throughout the course, learners will explore the significance of accurate and efficient ledger management, its impact on overall financial operations, and how these skills contribute to business success. Upon completion, learners will be equipped with the knowledge required to manage purchase ledgers confidently and contribute effectively to an organisation’s financial management practices. Course Description This comprehensive course covers key topics related to the accounts payable function, such as managing purchase ledger accounts, controlling and reconciling transactions, and understanding the importance of accurate ledger management. Learners will explore the role of purchase ledger in business finance, developing core skills like reconciliation techniques and managing supplier relationships. In addition, the course includes a focus on the shift towards paperless operations, equipping learners with the tools to optimise processes using modern software solutions. By the end of the course, participants will possess the necessary skills to manage purchase ledgers efficiently, making them valuable assets to any accounting or finance team. Course Modules Module 01: Introduction to Purchase Ledger Module 02: Importance of Purchase Ledger Module 03: Skills for Purchase Ledger Management Module 04: Purchase Ledger Control Account Module 05: Managing Purchase Ledger Successfully Module 06: Reconciliation Module 07: The Key to a Paperless Purchase Ledger World (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enhance their accounting and finance skills. Professionals aiming to manage purchase ledger operations effectively. Beginners with an interest in accounts payable and financial management. Those looking to progress in the accounts payable or finance departments. Career Path Accounts Payable Manager Purchase Ledger Supervisor Finance Assistant Financial Controller Accounting Technician
Node.js API Masterclass with Express and MongoDB
By Packt
Create a real-world backend for a Bootcamp directory app
BA04 - Eliciting and Writing Effective Requirements
By Nexus Human
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for beginner to intermediate business and requirements analysts who are looking to improve their elicitation and requirements writing and documentation skills. This course is also a great fit for technical writers, product and software testers, project managers, product owners who work closely with business analysts or who perform some for of business analysis themselves. Overview Understand the role of the business analyst and core competencies for performing successfully Discuss the criticality of business analysis and requirements for successful project outcomes Understand the main professional associations and standards supporting business analysts in the industry Discuss the common problems with requirements and explore approaches to address these issues Obtain a clear understanding of the various requirements types and the significance for eliciting each type Demonstrate your ability to identify stakeholders Explore various methods for understanding and analyzing stakeholders Discuss and apply good planning practices to requirements elicitation efforts Obtain knowledge and understanding of over 15 current and commonly applied elicitation techniques Understand how to progress from elicitation to analysis to documentation Write well-formed and validated requirements Gain understanding of the best practices for writing quality requirements Learn the technical writing techniques that apply directly to writing requirements documents Discuss writing pitfalls, risks that impact requirements, and how to address them Learn best practices for communicating and collaborating with stakeholders, sharing the results of elicitation and the resulting documentation Learn approaches for validating requirements Understand the difference between validating requirements and validating the solution With elicitation serving as a major component of the requirements process, it is imperative that business analysts maintain high competency levels in elicitation practices and technique use to help organizations overcome the requirements related challenges faced on projects. Regardless whether you are a practitioner just starting off your career in business analysis or whether you have been performing the role for some years, this course will provide insight into the latest thoughts on elicitation and writing effective requirements and present a number of current techniques that are being applied on projects across industries today. Review of Foundational Concepts Definition of a business analysis Definition of business analyst BA role vs. PM role Business analysis competencies Benefits of business analysis Purpose for having a BA standard IIBA?s BABOK© Guide and PMI?s Practice Guide in Business Analysis Business analysis core concepts Discussion: Project challenges Understanding Requirements Common problems with requirements Understand the problem first Define the business need Situation statements and moving to requirements Understanding requirement types Business requirements Stakeholder/User Requirements Solution Requirements Functional Requirements Non-Functional Requirements Assumptions and Constraints Discussions: Requirement problems, business needs, and identifying non-functional requirements Discovering Stakeholders Definition of a stakeholder Stakeholder types Identifying stakeholders Performing stakeholder analysis Stakeholders and requirements Tips for identifying stakeholders Grouping stakeholders Creating a RACI model Tips for analyzing stakeholders Documenting results of stakeholder analysis Workshop: Discovering stakeholders Preparing for Requirements Elicitation Planning for elicitation Benefits of elicitation planning What do you plan? The elicitation plan Setting objectives for elicitation Determining the scope for elicitation Establishing pre-work Determining the outputs for the session The iterative nature of elicitation Elicitation roles Elicitation planning techniques Discussions: Who to involve in elicitation, planning impacts, and unplanned elicitation Workshop: Planning for elicitation Conduct Requirements Elicitation Elicitation skillset Types of elicitation techniques Using active listening in elicitation Techniques for performing elicitation Benchmarking/Market Analysis Brainstorming Business Rules Analysis Collaborative Games Concept Modeling Data Mining Data Modeling Document Analysis Focus Groups Interface Analysis Interviews Observation Process Modeling Prototyping Survey or Questionnaire Workshops Write Effective Requirements Elicitation and Analysis Requirements related issues Implications of bad requirements Elicitation and documentation Writing skillset Documenting requirements Modeling requirements Defining the project life cycle Impact of project life cycle on documentation Requirements specifications Characteristics of good requirements Guidelines for writing textual requirements Structuring a requirement Writing pitfalls Traceability Requirements attributes Risks associated to requirements Discussions: Project Life Cycle and Correcting Poorly Written Requirements Workshops: Documenting Requirements and Identify Characteristics of Good Requirements Confirm and Communicate Elicitation Requirements Business analysis communication Requirements communication Communication skills The 7 Cs Timing of communication Planning communication Importance of Collaboration Planning collaboration Documenting communication/collaboration needs Confirming elicitation results Verify requirements Characteristics of good requirements (revisited) Requirements checklist Requirements validation Signing off on requirements Discussions: Responsibility for Communication, Eliciting Communication Needs, Validation Signoff Workshops: Communicating Requirements and Obtaining Signoff Evaluate the Solution Business analyst role in solution evaluation Why solutions under perform What we are looking for in solution evaluation When does solution evaluation occur Performing solution evaluation Planning solution evaluation Metrics that might exist Evaluating long term performance Qualitative vs. quantitative measures Tools & techniques used in solution evaluation Comparing expected to actuals When solution evaluation discovers a variance Tools/techniques for analyzing variances Proposing a recommendation Communicating results of solution evaluation Discussion: Addressing Variance Wrap up and Next Steps Useful books and links on writing effective requirements BABOK© Guide Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide Additional course details: Nexus Humans BA04 - Eliciting and Writing Effective Requirements training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the BA04 - Eliciting and Writing Effective Requirements course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Library and Information Science Mini Bundle
By Compete High
The Library and Information Science Mini Bundle is crafted for those aiming to work at the heart of knowledge, information, and digital organisation. Whether you're targeting library roles, educational support jobs, content coordination, or data-focused admin positions, this bundle is packed with job-attracting titles—Library Management, IT, Documents Control, Word, and Art of Writing. As libraries evolve into digital information hubs, the demand for professionals skilled in both traditional Library Management and IT has never been higher. From cataloguing to digital content, from Word processing to mastering the Art of Writing—this bundle brings you into sharp focus for recruiters across education, publishing, and knowledge management sectors. Description Library Management remains a cornerstone of educational institutions, community centres, and academic support units. It's not just about books anymore—it’s about organising access to information across digital and physical formats. Documents Control enhances your profile even further—because organisations rely on accurate, secure, and well-structured information systems. The IT component gives your skillset tech credibility—vital for jobs in modern library systems or data-heavy organisations. Combine that with Word, one of the most universally required software skills in admin and publishing, and you're already ahead of the curve. And the Art of Writing? It brings clarity, professionalism, and creativity—qualities hiring managers value whether you're crafting library newsletters or managing records. Together, Library Management, IT, Documents Control, Word, and Art of Writing create a strong, adaptable profile for jobs that require both order and expression. FAQ Q: Will this help me get hired at a library or academic institution? A: Yes. Library Management and IT are vital skills for modern library roles. Q: Why is Word included? A: Because Word is essential for administrative, editorial, and documentation-based tasks. Q: Does Documents Control apply beyond libraries? A: Definitely. It’s crucial in publishing, education, healthcare, and public services. Q: Can this help in freelance or remote work? A: Yes. Art of Writing and Word skills are highly adaptable for digital and remote roles. Q: Is this suitable for admin roles too? A: Absolutely. Documents Control and IT are foundational in administrative environments. Q: Why buy the bundle? A: You get five essential, employment-relevant skillsets for less than the cost of two standalone courses.
Business Finance Manager Training Mini Bundle
By Compete High
The Business Finance Manager Training Mini Bundle is crafted to help you step into high-trust, high-responsibility roles where financial oversight and strategic leadership matter. With in-demand keywords like Finance, Business Management, Xero, Tax, and Business Law, this bundle is perfect for aspiring finance managers, operations supervisors, and business consultants. If you’re serious about becoming hirable, promotable, and indispensable—this bundle will take you there. Description Finance jobs today are more than numbers—they’re about trust, leadership, and clarity. This bundle gives you the language and recognition employers look for in candidates ready to manage, oversee, and advise. Finance is your foundation, but Business Management makes your CV rise above the rest—especially for roles that require team oversight and project coordination. Xero is rapidly becoming the default accounting platform for modern offices. Its presence in your training makes you immediately valuable in roles that require day-one competency. Tax is a must-have for professionals involved in compliance, reporting, or advisory services. And Business Law wraps it all up—helping you navigate contracts, obligations, and risk with a professional edge that separates managers from administrators. In short, the Business Finance Manager Training Mini Bundle offers the five most relevant tools in one affordable kit: Finance, Business Management, Xero, Tax, and Business Law. Why settle for “maybe” when “you’re hired” is within reach? FAQ Q: What roles can this help me get? A: Finance Manager, Operations Manager, Tax Advisor, Accounts Officer, Business Consultant, and Compliance Analyst. Q: Is Xero widely recognised? A: Yes. Xero is standard software for accounting in SMEs and startups worldwide. Q: Does Business Management help in finance roles? A: Absolutely. It’s key for managing teams, budgets, and strategic goals. Q: Why is Tax important here? A: Tax knowledge is essential for compliance and advisory services in finance. Q: Is Business Law useful beyond legal jobs? A: Very. Business Law supports decision-making in HR, procurement, finance, and operations. Q: Can this bundle help me get promoted? A: Yes. It’s structured to boost your profile for mid-level and leadership roles. Q: Are these skills relevant across industries? A: Yes. Finance, Business Management, Xero, Tax, and Business Law are core across sectors. Q: Is this worth the investment? A: Definitely. For the price of one course, you gain five career-critical competencies.
