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This course is a fast-paced immersion in grant writing essentials for individuals seeking grants for nonprofit, education, and government organizations. Learn all of the basics, plus strategic tips and tricks of effective grant proposal development, including understanding elements of the proposal, grant budgets, partnership strategies, and funding opportunity research. This course will provide a detailed overview of all components of effective grantsmanship through hands-on learning with an experienced grants professional who has generated over $60 million in government, corporate, and foundation funding.

Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial information to aid effective decision making. The Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers explains the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and will provide practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and career.

First, get a foundation to understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision making. Come away with the knowledge to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance.

Then find out what you need to know about cash. Cash is the non-financial manager who really makes a difference in the day-to-day cash activities. Discover how to maximize cash flow, learn the importance of cash and find out your role in cash flow success.

Finally, acquire advanced knowledge on the financial information that drives your organization. See how business reports are assessed and analyzed. An understanding of this information will help you make smart decisions when it comes to budgeting, setting goals, and assessing performance within your own area of influence. Three one-month courses, 48 hours total.