Spreadsheet literacy
Comfort with Excel or Google Sheets at an intermediate level. You will build 3 working budget models during the course.
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Before You Start
Budget performance metrics - what this course actually requires
This page covers the practical groundwork before the first lesson. Learners who spend 20–30 minutes here move through the programme noticeably faster than those who skip it.
Basic accounting concepts
Familiarity with variance, accruals, and cost categories. No formal qualification needed - a working understanding is enough.
Real budget access
Learners working with an actual organisational budget - even a small departmental one - apply concepts faster than those using only sample data.
Stable internet connection
Video modules average 18 minutes each. Downloads are available for offline review, but interactive exercises require a live connection.
This programme does not assume prior study in finance or economics. The 4 requirements above reflect practical readiness, not academic background. Learners from operations, project management, and administration roles complete it successfully.
