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Overview Having an MBA degree can be the turning point for your career. However, a full-time MBA can be quite challenging as it requires a great deal of time, money and attention. That's why we have created the Online Mini MBA course. This course will provide you with the essential MBA training at your home. Through this course, you will be able to learn about the foundation of business. In addition, it will include lessons on business strategies, human resources, finance and accounting. Furthermore, the course includes detailed lessons on business marketing, communication and operations management. Here, you will also get the chance to develop the skills for managing projects. Along with that, this course will teach you the essentials of risk management. So, if you want to take your career to the next level, enrol now! Course Preview Learning Outcomes Understand the foundation of business and the principles of business law Build your expertise in developing effective business strategies Receive comprehensive lessons on HR management, finance and accounting Learn about business marketing and communication Grasp the strategies of project management Deepen your understanding of risk management and operations management Why Take This Course From John Academy? Affordable, well-structured and high-quality e-learning study materials Meticulously crafted engaging and informative tutorial videos and materials Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result Earn UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification Easily access the course content on mobile, tablet, or desktop from anywhere, anytime Excellent career advancement opportunities Get 24/7 student support via email What Skills Will You Learn from This Course? HR Management Marketing Accounting Negotiation Business Planning Project Management Operations Management Who Should Take this Online Mini MBA Course? Whether you're an existing practitioner or an aspiring professional, this course is an ideal training opportunity. It will elevate your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and a recognised qualification attesting to your knowledge. Are There Any Entry Requirements? The course is available to all learners of all academic backgrounds. But learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. And a good understanding of the English language, numeracy, and ICT will be helpful. Online Mini MBA Certification After completing and passing the Online Mini MBA course successfully, you will be able to obtain a Recognised Certificate of Achievement. Learners can obtain the certificate in hard copy at £14.99 or PDF format at £11.99. Career Path​ This exclusive Online Mini MBA will equip you with effective skills and abilities and help you explore career paths such as Business Professionals HR Executives Marketing Professional Finance Professional Project Manager Module 01: Appreciating The Mini MBA Appreciating the Mini MBA 00:25:00 Module 02: The Foundations Of Business The Foundations of Business 00:25:00 Module 03: Understanding Business Law Understanding Business Law 00:20:00 Module 04: Competitive Business Strategies Competitive Business Strategies 00:25:00 Module 05: Departments In Business Departments in Business 00:25:00 Module 06: Planning The Right Strategy For Business Planning the Right Strategy for Business 00:25:00 Module 07: Managing Human Resources In Business Managing Human Resources in Business 00:25:00 Module 08: Economics Influences On Business Economic Influences on Business 00:20:00 Module 09: Business Accounting Business Accounting 00:30:00 Module 10: Finance In Business Finance in Business 00:20:00 Module 11: Business Marketing Business Marketing 00:25:00 Module 12: Advertising And Promotion Advertising and Promotion 00:25:00 Module 13: The Art Of Negotiation The Art of Negotiation 00:25:00 Module 14: Communication And Presentation Communication and Presentation 00:30:00 Module 15: Organisational Behaviour In Business Organisational Behaviour in Business 00:20:00 Module 16: Building Teams In Business Building Teams in Business 00:20:00 Module 17: Business Leadership Business Leadership 00:25:00 Module 18: Operations Management Operations Management 00:30:00 Module 19: The Importance Of Risk Management The Importance of Risk Management 00:20:00 Module 20: Project Management Project Management 00:25:00 Module 21: Quantitative Research And Analysis Quantitative Research and Analysis 00:20:00 Module 22: Qualitative Research And Analysis Qualitative Research and Analysis 00:20:00 Module 23: Becoming An Entrepreneur Becoming an Entrepreneur 00:15:00 Module 24: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 00:25:00 Module 25: Avoiding Management Mistakes Avoiding Management Mistakes 00:20:00 Assignment Assignment - Mini MBA 00:00:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

14 in 1 Bundle only at £79 Get Hard Copy + PDF Certificates + Transcript + Student ID Card + e-Learning App as a Gift - Enrol Now Tired of browsing and searching for a Business Analysis course you are looking for? Can't find the complete package that fulfils all your needs? Then don't worry as you have just found the solution. Take a minute and look through this extensive bundle that has everything you need to succeed. After surveying thousands of learners just like you and considering their valuable feedback, this all-in-one Business Analysis bundle has been designed by industry experts. We prioritised what learners were looking for in a complete package and developed this in-demand Business Analysis course that will enhance your skills and prepare you for the competitive job market. Also, our experts are available for answering your queries on Business Analysis and help you along your learning journey. Advanced audio-visual learning modules of these Business Analysis courses are broken down into little chunks so that you can learn at your own pace without being overwhelmed by too much material at once. Furthermore, to help you showcase your expertise in Business Analysis, we have prepared a special gift of 1 hardcopy certificate and 1 PDF certificate for the title course completely free of cost. These certificates will enhance your credibility and encourage possible employers to pick you over the rest. This Business Analysis Bundle Consists of the following Premium courses: Course 01: Business Analysis Level 3 Course 02: Strategic Business Management Course 03: Financial Analysis Course 04: Capital Budgeting & Investment Decision Rules Course 05: Basic Business Finance Course 06: SAP Controlling (CO) - Product Costing S4HANA Course 07: Research Methods in Business Course 08: Introduction to Data Analysis Course 09: Business Intelligence and Data Mining Masterclass Course 10: Basic Google Data Studio Course 11: Statistical Analysis Course 12: Payroll Management Course Course 13: Level 3 Tax Accounting Course 14: Certificate in Anti Money Laundering (AML) Enrol now in Business Analysis to advance your career, and use the premium study materials from Apex Learning. How will I get my Certificate? After successfully completing the Course, you will be able to order your CPD Accredited Certificates (PDF + Hard Copy) as proof of your achievement. PDF Certificate: Free (For The Title Course) Hard Copy Certificate: Free (For The Title Course) Course Curriculum Course 01: Business Analysis Level 3 Module 01: Introduction to Business Analysis Module 02: Business Processes Module 03: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring Module 04: Strategic Analysis and Product Scope Module 05: Solution Evaluation Module 06: Investigation Techniques Module 07: Ratio Analysis Module 08: Stakeholder Analysis and Management Module 09: Process Improvement with Gap Analysis Module 10: Documenting and Managing Requirements Module 11: Career Prospect as a Business Analyst in the UK Course 02: Strategic Business Management Module 01: Introduction to Strategic Management Business Module 02: Corporate Governance Module 03: Industry Analysis Module 04: Strategy Formulation Module 05: Strategy Implementation Module 06: Evaluation and Control Module 07: Building a Brand Module 08: Generating Success from the Customer Relationship Module 09: Social Responsibility and Ethics in Strategic Management Module 10: Getting Ready for Business Improvement Course 03: Financial Analysis Section-1. Introduction Section-2. Profitability Section-3. Return Ratio Section-4. Liqudity Ratio Section-5.Operational Analysis Section-6. Detecting Manipulation Course 04: Capital Budgeting & Investment Decision Rules Section 01: Introduction Section 02: NPV Method Section 03: Payback Period Method Section 04: Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Section 05: Evaluating Projects in Different Lives Section 06: Conclusion Course 05: Basic Business Finance Module 01: What is Business Finance? Module 02: Why Businesses Fail Module 03: The Principles of Business Finance Part 1 Module 04: The Principles of Business Finance Part 2 Module 05: The Balance Sheet Module 06: The Income Statement Module 07: The Cashflow Statement Module 08: A Business Finance Exercise Module 09: Financial Performance Indicators Module 10: Investment Analysis Module 11: Investment Analysis Exercise Module 12: Key Learning Points in Business Finance Course 06: SAP Controlling (CO) - Product Costing S4HANA Section 1: Introduction Section 2: Material Master Data and Pricing Controls Section 3: BoM, Activities and Routing Section 4: Overheads in Costing Section 5: Costing Sheet Section 6: Costing Variant Section 7: Routing and Work Centres Section 8: Cost Component Structure Section 9: Execution of Standard Cost Estimation Course 07: Research Methods in Business Section 01: Applied Project & Research Methods in Business Section 02: Writing a Purpose / Quantitative and Qualitative Research Approaches Section 03: Mixed Method Research Approaches, Ethical Considerations & Writing Effectively Written Methodology Part 3 !@@ Section 04: Writing Data Collection Tools, Qualitative & Quantitative Data Analysis Section 05: Comparing Findings to Literature and Writing the Final Paper Course 08: Introduction to Data Analysis Module 01: Introduction Module 02: Agenda and Principles of Process Management Module 03: The Voice of the Process Module 04: Working as One Team for Improvement Module 05: Exercise: The Voice of the Customer Module 06: Tools for Data Analysis Module 07: The Pareto Chart Module 08: The Histogram Module 09: The Run Chart Module 10: Exercise: Presenting Performance Data And much more... Course 09: Business Intelligence and Data Mining Masterclass Module 01: What is Business Intelligence? Module 02: Starting Case in understanding BI needs in diff phase of business Module 03: Decision Making Process and Need of IT systems Module 04: Problem Structure and Decision Support System Module 05: Introduction to BI Applications Module 06: Dashboard presentation systems Module 07: Different Types of Charts used in 131 Dashboards Module 08: Good Dashboard and BSC Module 09: Examples of Bad Dashboards 1 Module 10: Examples of Bad Dashboards 2 And much more... Course 10: Basic Google Data Studio Module 01: Introduction to GDS Module 02: Data Visualization Module 03: Geo-visualization Module 04: A Socio-Economic Case Study Course 11: Statistical Analysis Module 01: The Realm of Statistics Module 02: Basic Statistical Terms Module 03: The Center of the Data Module 04: Data Variability Module 05: Binomial and Normal Distributions Module 06: Introduction to Probability And much more... Course 12: Payroll Management Course Module 01: Payroll System in the UK Module 02: Payroll Basics Module 03: Company Settings Module 04: Legislation Settings Module 05: Pension Scheme Basics Module 06: Pay Elements Module 07: The Processing Date Module 08: Adding Existing Employees Module 09: Adding New Employees Module 10: Payroll Processing Basics And much more... Course 13: Level 3 Tax Accounting Module 01: Tax System and Administration in the UK Module 02: Tax on Individuals Module 03: National Insurance Module 04: How to Submit a Self-Assessment Tax Return Module 05: Fundamentals of Income Tax Module 06: Advanced Income Tax Module 07: Payee, Payroll and Wages Module 08: Capital Gain Tax And much more... Course 14: Certificate in Anti Money Laundering (AML) Module 01: Introduction to Money Laundering Module 02: Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 Module 03: Development of Anti-Money Laundering Regulation Module 04: Responsibility of the Money Laundering Reporting Office Module 05: Risk-based Approach Module 06: Customer Due Diligence And much more... CPD 140 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Anyone from any background can enrol in this Business Analysis bundle. Requirements Our Business Analysis course is fully compatible with PCs, Macs, laptops, tablets and Smartphone devices. Career path Having this Business Analysis expertise will increase the value of your CV and open you up to multiple job sectors. Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included Certificate of completion Hard copy certificate - Included P.S. The delivery charge inside the UK is £3.99, and the international students have to pay £9.99.

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Heads up, aspiring business magnates!📣 If you have a knack for numbers, a budding enthusiasm for marketing, and envisage yourself spearheading a business or contributing significantly to an organisation's growth and success, then our AQA-accredited GCSE Business course is tailor-made for you.  Engage in six comprehensive modules with our course, exploring the intricacies of business operations and finance, problem-solving and decision making, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and much more. Your individual tutor will provide unlimited assistance as you dive into understanding the factors influencing an organisation's operations, decision-making processes, and the usage of appropriate business terminology. The competencies you develop will be highly coveted by colleges, universities, and a plethora of professions including accounting, law, management consultancy, stockbroking, and human resources.  Designed for convenient online study at your pace, this AQA GCSE Business course provides unrestricted access to your personal tutor via email and telephone. The course induction and assignments are structured to nurture the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in your examinations. Expect: A newly minted course, crafted to the latest specification with engaging content Fast track available for this course (for exams in 2022) Access to our network of partner exam centres (guaranteed exam venue) Unlimited tutor support – personalised study plan and consistent support Exam pass guarantee (Don't pass the first time? We've got you covered for the next exam!) Immerse yourself in the dynamics of business operations, finance, problem-solving, and decision making, and data analysis! About the awarding body Awarding body: AQA Our course code: X807 Qualification code: 8132 Official Qualification Title: GCSE Business AQA qualifications are internationally acclaimed, taught in 30 countries worldwide, highly esteemed by employers and universities and designed to help young people advance to their next life stage.  ⏱ Study Hours Allocate between 120 and 150 hours for studying, plus extra time for assignments. 👩‍🏫 Study Method Delivered via our dynamic online learning platform, the course includes various media resources such as videos, quizzes, and interactive activities. 📆 Course Duration Upon enrolment, you'll have two years to study and take your exams, with continued unlimited tutor support. Access the learning materials via MyOxbridge, our online platform. 📋 Assessment Enrolments are now open for examinations from Summer 2022. You'll be required to complete two standard GCSE written exams. Guaranteed exam spaces are provided at our nationwide centres. During the course, you'll complete assignments for tutor feedback and monitoring your progress. 👩‍🎓 Course Outcomes Upon successful completion, you'll earn a GCSE in Business, issued by AQA, a syllabus (8132) selected specifically for its suitability for distance learning. ℹ️ Additional Information Official Qualification Title - GCSE Business Difficulty - Level 2 Entry requirements - Strong reading and writing English skills are highly recommended. Course Content Business in the real world Influences on business Business operations Human resources Marketing Finance Each module covers the core areas of business, equipping you with understanding of functions and sectors, technology and ethical implications, personnel management, market research strategies and financial calculations, respectively.  Unlock your potential in the business world with our GCSE Business Correspondence Programme! 🚀

Master the art of rapid reading with this CPD Accredited Speed Reading course, designed to help you process information faster and more efficiently. Whether you’re a student aiming to get through dense study material, a professional managing high volumes of reports, or a lifelong learner who enjoys exploring books, this programme guides you through the essential techniques of speed reading. You’ll discover how reading connects with brain function and learn strategies that sharpen focus and reduce common obstacles that slow you down. From building strong foundations to refining advanced methods, each module has been developed to support your progress in an accessible, step-by-step way. Alongside proven techniques to improve your reading rate, you’ll also explore memory enhancement skills to help you retain more of what you read. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with a set of reliable approaches to read with greater speed, confidence and comprehension – helping you get more value from every page. Course Curriculum: Module 01: Introduction to Speed Reading Module 02: Preparing Yourself for Effective Speed Reading Module 03: Speed Reading: Benefits and Obstacles Module 04: Relationship Between Reading and the Brain Module 05: Skills and Techniques for Speed Reading Module 06: How to Improve Your Memory? Course Assessment You will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test upon completing an online module. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%. Accredited Certificate After successfully completing this Speed Reading - CPD Accredited course, you will qualify for the CPD Certification Service (CPD UK) certified certificate from Training Express. Disclaimer: The CPD approved course is owned by E-Learning Solutions Ltd and is distributed under license. Why Choose The CPD Certification Service Accredited Course? Hundreds and thousands of professionals recognise the CPD Certified symbol as the qualitative benchmark that reflects and sets the industry standards. CPD UK evaluates learning activities to the highest standards and courses are certified against the universally accepted structured checklist. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by The CPD Certification Service Who is this course for? The Speed Reading - CPD Accredited training is ideal for highly motivated individuals or teams who want to enhance their skills and efficiently skilled employees. Requirements There are no formal entry requirements for the course, with enrollment open to anyone! Career path Learn the essential skills and knowledge you need to excel in your professional life with the help & guidance from our Speed Reading - CPD Accredited training.

Course Overview This course equips individuals with a framework and toolkit to analyse information, identify patterns, and draw logical conclusions based on that information, using both qualitative and quantitative methods. It is an important skill that enables individuals to make sense of complex information and problems and hence make informed decisions. This course is designed by highly qualified learning design experts, assisted and guided by a Doctoral & Masters level leadership team. Working closely with subject matter leaders with extensive domain experience, this course is built on sound academic rigour and applied real world experience. Run in a cohort-based, activity-led format, it goes beyond theory to provide practical methods and frameworks that you can immediately apply in your workplace. Key Outcomes -Identify the decisions that you or your team are making that require an evidence-based approach -Apply a quantitative analysis technique to draw insights and conclusions -Apply a qualitative analysis technique to draw insights and conclusions -Synthesis and present your findings Format F2F or Virtual Delivery Mode Closed Cohort or Occasional Limited Public Schedule Duration 4 Hrs Target Audience Business professionals, leaders & executives aiming to sharpen their analytical thinking skills.

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The insights gained from data analysis are only truly valuable when you can be clearly expressed to other people – bosses, colleagues, clients, customers, or other stakeholders. In this workshop you’ll learn how to turn raw qualitative or quantitative data into a clear visual story through infographics and data visualization. We'll discuss the key principles for planning an effective visual, look at examples of best (and worst) practice, and learn repeatable and practical design techniques for enhancing the story. We'll also give you an overview of useful tools that will help you turn your idea into a finished infographic or data visualization. You could be conjuring up eye-catching slide decks, building effective reports and dashboards, pitching to investors, or presenting persuasive data to your most important customers.  This is a fully interactive online workshop, so be prepared to join discussions and get hands on with building your own visualisations.  Takeaways Be able to evaluate the elements that make an infographic or visualization effective. Learn quick and repeatable visual tricks for ensuring infographics convey a clear message. Understand how to tailor your approach to different audiences and context. Discover a bunch of free tools and resources to help you build your own visualizations. Understand how online, interactive visualizations work and how to create them. Delivery  We deliver our courses over Zoom, to maximise flexibility. The training can be delivered in a single day, or across multiple sessions. All of our courses are live and interactive – every session includes a mix of formal tuition and hands-on exercises. To ensure this is possible, the number of attendees is capped at 16 people.  Tutor Alan Rutter is the founder of Fire Plus Algebra. He is a specialist in communicating complex subjects through data visualisation, writing and design. He teaches for General Assembly and runs in-house training for public sector clients including the Home Office, the Department of Transport, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, the Health Foundation, and numerous local government and emergency services teams. He previously worked with Guardian Masterclasses on curating and delivering new course strands, including developing and teaching their B2B data visualisation courses. He oversaw the iPad edition launches of Wired, GQ, Vanity Fair and Vogue in the UK, and has worked with Condé Nast International as product owner on a bespoke digital asset management system for their 11 global markets.
 Testimonials "Just to say what a great course this was. I have made my first report employing some of the ideas and tools you showed us – to rapturous responses! The next actions are clear for all and they all understood it! Thank you for helping me to organise my data and thoughts, showing how to present the key message up front, and how to keep it simple and focused. Gearing up for another report now!" Kay Anderson | Head of Finance | Mima "We have been using Tableau to display data for some time but knew we could do more to engage our end users. Alan’s training gave us a framework to start thinking about what we wanted to achieve with our visualisations and analysis, and some great tips on how to display information for maximum impact. Alan was an engaging trainer and we found the workshops very energising." Ellen Austin | Senior Data Analyst | London School of Economics

Masterclasses? Refreshers? Introductions? It depends what you're looking for and where you want to pitch them, but here are six tried-and-tested highly focused sessions that organisations can take individually or as a series, to help develop their teams' project management capabilities one topic at a time. Objectives for each individual session are set out below, as part of the session outlines. Taken together, as a series, however, these modules are an ideal opportunity to develop your team's levels of project management capability maturity, whether that's by introducing them to the basic principles, refreshing them on best practice, or giving them the opportunity to really drill down into a specific area of challenge in your particular operating environment. Session outlines 1 Stakeholder management Session objectives This session will help participants: Understand why stakeholders matter to projects Be able to identify and engage stakeholders Be able to categorise stakeholders by their significance 1 Key principles What does 'stakeholder' mean - in theory? What does this mean in practice? Why stakeholders matter Consequences of missing stakeholders The stakeholder management process:IdentifyAssessPlanEngage 2 Identifying stakeholders Rapid listing CPIG analysis PESTLE analysis Drawing on the knowledge and experience of others Other ways to identify stakeholders 3 Assessing stakeholders Which stakeholders are significant? Stakeholder radar Power-interest maps Power-attitude maps 4 Planning The adoption curve Dealing with obstacles Who should engage which stakeholder? How should the project's organisation be structured? How will communication happen? 5 Engaging Seven principles of stakeholder engagement 2 Requirements and prioritisation Session objectives This session will help participants: Understand how clarity of requirements contributes to project success Use different techniques for prioritising requirements Agree requirements with stakeholders Manage changes to requirements 1 Understanding and managing stakeholder needs and expectations What are 'requirements'? What is 'requirements management'? Sources of requirements - and the role of stakeholders Are stakeholders sufficiently expert to specify their needs? Do they understand the detail of what they want, or do they need help to tease that out? What do stakeholders want to achieve? Working within constraints Prioritising requirements - three techniques 2 MoSCoW prioritisation 'Must have', should have', 'could have, 'won't have this time' When to use MoSCoW 3 The Kano Model Customer satisfaction - 'attractive' and 'must-be' qualities When to use Kano 4 Value-based prioritisation Understanding risk v value Using risk v value to prioritise features and schedules 5 Agreeing requirements Perfect v 'good enough' Establishing acceptance criteria Requirements traceability Agreeing project scope 6 Changing requirements Why requirements change Why change control matters Impact on projects A formal change control process Paying for change - managing change for different types of project 3 Estimating Session objectives This session will help participants: Understand the different purposes estimates satisfy Be able to use different estimating techniques Understand how to achieve different levels of accuracy 1 Key principles What's an estimate? Informed guesswork What needs to be estimated? Costs, resources, effort, duration Tolerances Precision v accuracy 2 Estimating through the lifecycle Start Plan Do 3 Early estimates Comparative ('analogous') estimating Parametric estimating Using multiple estimating techniques 4 Bottom-up estimating Bottom-up ('analytical') estimating Pros Cons 5 Three-point estimating Three-point ('PERT': Programme Evaluation and Review Technique) estimating Uncertainty and the range of estimates Calculating a weighted average Three-point with bottom-up 4 Scheduling Session objectives This session will help participants: Understand how to create a viable schedule Be able to use different forms of schedule Understand the concept of the critical path 1 Key principles The planning horizon Rolling wave planning Release planning 2 Viable scheduling Creating a viable schedule Define the scope Sequence the work Identify the risks and build in mitigations Identify the resources Estimate the effort and durations Check resource availability Refine until a workable schedule is produced 3 Critical path analysis The critical path Network diagrams Sequence logic Practical application:Network diagram with estimated durationsThe 'forward pass'The 'backward pass'Calculating total floatIdentifying the critical pathCalculating free float Gantt charts 5 Risk and issue management Session objectives This session will help participants: Understand the difference between risks and issues Be able to identify and assess risks Understand ways of mitigating risks Manage issues 1 Key principles Understanding risk Threats and opportunities The risk management processPreparation - proactive risk managementThe process - identify, assess, plan, implementStakeholder communication Roles and responsibilities Risk management strategy The risk register Risk appetite 2 Risk identification Brainstorming Interviews Assumption analysis Checklists 3 Risk assessment and prioritisation Probability, impact and proximity Triggers Qualitative risk assessment Qualitative impact assessment Qualitative probability assessment Probability / impact grid Bubble charts Risk tolerance 4 Planning countermeasures To mitigate or not to mitigate? Categories of risk response Avoid and exploit Reduce and enhance Transfer Share Accept Contingency Secondary risks 5 Issue management What is an issue? Tolerances Issues and tolerances The PRINCE2 view of issues Ownership of issues An issue management process Issue register 6 Budgeting and cost control Session objectives This session will help participants: Understand what to include in a budget - and why Choose - and use - the appropriate estimating technique Align the budget with the schedule Understand how to monitor spend and control costs Trouble-shoot effectively to get projects back within budget Session format Flexible. The session can be tailored to the participants' average level of project management maturity - a 60-minute session (delivered virtually) is an effective introduction. A 90-minute session allows for more in-depth treatment. A half-day session (face-to-face or virtual) gives time for a more challenging workshop, particularly to discuss specific cost control issues with any of the participants' current projects. 1 Where is the money coming from? Can we pay from revenue? Do we need to borrow? How long will the project take to pay back? The lifecycle of the budget Through-life costs Stakeholder involvement 2 Estimating costs Reminder: the relationship between estimates Reminder: possible estimating techniques What do we need to estimate?PeopleEquipmentMaterialsFacilities and operating costsWork package estimateEstimated project costs Estimating agile projects 3 Aligning budget and schedule Scheduling and financial periods Spreading the budget 4 Reserves and agreeing the budget Contingency reserve Management reserve Agreeing the budget 5 Cost control Planned spend over time Actual spend over time Work completed over time Evaluating different scenarios: delivery v spend 6 Trouble-shooting Why are we where we are? What has caused the project to spend at the rate it is? Why is it delivering at the rate it is? What are the root causes? What can we do about it?