Description

Forecasting and budgeting are not just accounting exercises—they’re the backbone of every business decision. Whether you’re outlining next quarter’s goals or simply trying to keep the lights on, this course equips you with the knowledge to build accurate forecasts and sensible budgets that keep your operations financially healthy and forward-facing. You’ll learn how to align numbers with strategy and navigate financial planning with clarity and confidence.

From revenue projections to expense tracking, we unpack the essentials in plain, jargon-free language. If phrases like “cash flow” and “variance analysis” give you pause, don’t worry—we’ll make the numbers talk without putting you to sleep. This course is ideal for anyone looking to strengthen their financial thinking and create business plans that don’t just look good on paper, but actually add up. Get ready to plan smarter and budget better—because guesswork isn’t a business strategy.

Expert Support

Dedicated tutor support and 24/7 customer support are available to all students with this premium quality course.

Key Benefits

Learning materials of the Design course contain engaging voiceover and visual elements for your comfort.

Get 24/7 access to all content for a full year.

Each of our students gets full tutor support on weekdays (Monday to Friday)

Course Curriculum:

Introduction & Fundamentals

Why Budget and Forecasts

Is budget planning a paper exercise

Operational and Financial Budget

Detail Budget Requirement

Components - Revenue Budgets

Components - Cost Budget

Qualitative Aspects

Process of making budget

Process of Budgeting - Logical Steps

Revenue Budget - What Information we need to make revenue budgets

The example we used in class to demonstrate a broad process in budget and planning

Cost Budget Process - Link from revenue and operational plan

Cost Budget Process - Other aspects

Exam and Assessment

MCQ based test

60% Marks to pass

Instant Assessment and Feedback

Certification

CPD Certified PDF and Hardcopy Certificate

Level 2 QLS Endorsed Hardcopy Certificate for Award in Make Business Plans: Forecasting and Budgeting at QLS Level 2

CPD

120 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Who is this course for?

This Make Business Plans: Forecasting and Budgeting course is designed to enhance your expertise and boost your CV. Learn key skills and gain a certificate of achievement to prove your newly-acquired knowledge.

Requirements

This Make Business Plans: Forecasting and Budgeting course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.

Career path

Upon successful completion of the Make Business Plans: Forecasting and Budgeting Course, learners will be equipped with many indispensable skills and have the opportunity to grab.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - £9

Certificate of completion

Hard copy certificate - £69

QLS Endorsed Certificate

Hardcopy of this certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme can be ordered and received straight to your home by post, by paying -

Within the UK: £69

International: £69 + £10 (postal charge) = £79

CPD Accredited Certification

Hardcopy Certificate (within the UK): £15

Hardcopy Certificate (international): £15 + £10 (postal charge) = £25

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