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Finance for Non-Finance Managers

This two-day, face-to-face course equips non-financial managers with a comprehensive understanding of key finance concepts for non-finance managers from accounts production and interpretation to budgeting and forecasting.  With a strong emphasis on collaborative learning and application, the course fosters financial fluency and decision-making capability across functions.

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100%

of industries are increasing AI usage

72%

of global IT leaders identify AI skills as their biggest capability gap

3x

higher growth in revenue per worker in industries more exposed to AI

Overview

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Price
All courses Inc VAT and excludes exams
Duration
6 Months
Start dates
01/09/2025

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Course structure

Module 1 - The Statements

Module 2 - The Principles

Module 3 - Company Accounts and The Annual Report

Module 4 - Introduction to Control and Audit

Module 5 - Introduction to Strategy and the Business Case

Module 6 - Introduction to Investment Appraisal

Module 7 - Introduction to Budgeting

Module 8 - Introduction to Forecasting & Reporting

Course Structure

Generative Fundamentals

Duration: One day workshop

Module 1: Introduction to Generative AI  

  • LLMs  

  • Tokens  

  • Basic prompt engineering  

  • Intro to Image generation  

  • Comparison of tools  

  • Emerging trends & future developments 

Module 2: Capabilities and Limitations  

  • Hallucinations  

  • Bias  

  • Currency  

  • Differences in models 

Module 3: Implementation Strategies  

  • Examples of how to use GAI in business  

  • Differences in models and features  

  • Reliance on features  

  • In-house LLMs  

Generative AI for Compliance

Duration: Three-hour workshop 

Module 1: AI Systems  

  • Data privacy and sensitivity (Methods such as anonymisation)  

  • In-house systems VS 3rd party  

  • Approved Tools and Due Diligence  

Module 2: Regulatory Frameworks  

  • Legislation (GDPR, UK DPA 2018)  

  • EU AI Act  

  • Workplace specific act (Individual company polices around AI usage and acceptability)  

  • Integrating AI systems into existing systems 

Module 3: Ethical considerations  

  • Informed consent  

  • Autonomy vs automation  

  • Transparency of output (How did the model achieve its output)  

  • Bias (Training data, model design, cultural limitations) 

Module 4: Practical Applications  

  • Prompt tips to mitigate bias  

  • Data anonymisation techniques  

  • Tips to encourage transparency  

Generative AI for Leaders

Duration: Two-day workshop

Module 1: Ethical Foundations for AI Leadership

  • Understand regulatory, legal, & ethical frameworks

  • Identify risks in AI data practices

  • Build a privacy-preserving data stewardship strategy

Module 2: Strategic Deployment & Infrastructure Choices for AI

  • AI deployment models aligned to organisational goals

  • Ethical, sustainable & scalable compliant AI tools & platforms 

Module 3: Framing AI Opportunities & Leading Collaboration  

  • Define complex, high-value AI opportunities

  • Lead interdisciplinary collaboration

  • Influence organisational culture

Module 4: AI for Organisational Learning & Workforce Transformation

  • AI-supported professional learning pathways

  • Digital inclusion & accessibility in AI-CPD strategies

  • Influence sector standards for ethical AI-driven workforce development

Module 5: Evaluating & Governing AI for Sustainable Impact 

  • Assess AI’s operational, cultural, & societal impacts

  • Ethical governance frameworks

  • Sectoral conversations on sustainability & responsible AI futures

Learn through our live online classroom

Courses are delivered through Online Classroom Live, our premium online study mode comprising a virtual classroom with interactive features to replicate a real-life classroom..

Online Classroom Live offers a host of benefits to support your learning in the following ways:

  • Interactive features replicate a real-life classroom to keep you fully engaged 

  • Course notes are shared by your tutor highlighting points and sharing knowledge

  • You will regularly share your opinions and ask questions via instant live chat messaging and contribute to class polls

  • Work with fellow learners in smaller group breakout rooms

  • Access library of online content and pre-recorded lectures 24/7 if you miss a class or want to recap on anything

View more about our Online Classroom Live.

Why choose BPP for AI training?

A leader in AI skillsOur programmes are shaped by industry insight, backed by government, and delivered for leading national organisations.
Depth of AI expertiseA comprehensive AI training portfolio spanning business, technical, and leadership roles
Delivered by AI specialists: Our 100+ tutors are experienced AI developers, engineers, and data scientists, offering learners practical, industry-relevant insight beyond academic theory.

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