The programme provides participants with practical, work-based training on a range of finance related topics and a qualification in recognition of their learning achievements.

The programme provides participants with practical, work-based training on a range of finance related topics. The course is designed as an all you need to know about budgeting.

A practical but simplified one-day course aimed at public sector budget managers in Scotland who have had no formal finance training. The course provides a basic level of knowledge on the background to public sector funding and a practical consideration of public sector case studies to enable delegates take an active role in financial management in their organisation.

An introduction to HE and FE finance, including an overview of the main sources of funding, governance frameworks and key risk management issues.

This course will provide an overview of Scottish local authority accounting by looking at the applicable accounting requirements, common accounting themes, fixed asset accounting and other aspects of local authority accounting.

This course will provide an overview of local government finance by explaining how funding is received, legislative requirements and the terminology associated with revenue and expenditure.

A one day training course giving an overview of finance for non finance staff working in the NHS. It is of particular relevance to those managing budgets. Course participants will be given the opportunity to practise using case studies, especially in the afternoon session, which is mainly designed to give practical experience in preparing and interpreting budgets and budget statements.