Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Course AF-001
Certificate in Working Capital Management
Working capital management is essential for maintaining a company's financial health, ensuring liquidity, improving oper... The outline covers Introduction to Working Capital Management, Accounts Receivable Key Impact, M...
Introduction
Course overview
Why Attend
Working capital management is essential for maintaining a company's financial health, ensuring liquidity, improving operational efficiency, enhancing profitability, and supporting strategic growth. By attending this course, you will learn to manage working capital effectively, navigate financial challenges, achieve long-term success, and contribute to the financial stability and growth of your organization.
Course Methodology
This course uses a mix of interactive techniques, such as instructor- and participant-led discussions and brief presentations by the consultant and the participants, in addition to demonstrating theoretical working capital topics. The course also features discussion of real-life case studies.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Define working capital components and significance
- Improve working capital through accounts receivable optimization
- Observe accounts payable impact on working capital
- Recognize the effect of inventory management on working capital
- Explore cash management techniques
- Explain various financing options for working capital
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with working capital
Target Audience
Financial analysts, controllers, accountants, operations managers, procurement managers, supply chain professionals, auditors and compliance officers who need to understand working capital strategies and improve cash flow management and optimize their working capital.
Target Competencies
- Cash flow analysis and optimization
- Efficient receivables, inventory and payables management
- Working capital financing
- Working capital risk management
- Financial modeling and forecasting
- Performance measurement and improvement
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Define working capital components and significance
- Improve working capital through accounts receivable optimization
- Observe accounts payable impact on working capital
- Recognize the effect of inventory management on working capital
- Explore cash management techniques
- Explain various financing options for working capital
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with working capital
Who should attend
Target audience
- Financial analysts, controllers, accountants, operations managers, procurement managers, supply chain professionals, auditors and compliance officers who need to understand working capital strategies and improve cash flow management and optimize their working capital.
- Target Competencies
- Cash flow analysis and optimization
- Efficient receivables, inventory and payables management
- Working capital financing
- Working capital risk management
- Financial modeling and forecasting
- Performance measurement and improvement
Methodology
Learning approach
- This course uses a mix of interactive techniques, such as instructor- and participant-led discussions and brief presentations by the consultant and the participants, in addition to demonstrating theoretical working capital topics. The course also features discussion of real-life case studies.
Course content
Course outline and key learning areas
Module 1
Introduction to Working Capital Management
- Overview of working capital
- Definition and importance
- Components of working capital
- Working capital cycle
- Working capital impact on financial statements
Module 2
Accounts Receivable Key Impact
- Credit policy and terms
- Setting credit terms
- Credit analysis and risk assessment
- Collection strategies
- Effective collection practices
- Monitoring receivables
- Expected Credit Loss provision
- Key receivables ratios
Module 3
Managing Accounts Payable to Optimize Working Capital
- Payment policies
- Optimal payment strategies
- Negotiating terms with suppliers
- Cash flow impact
- Managing disbursements
- Balancing payables and cash availability
- Key payables ratios
Module 4
Inventory Management Role in Working Capital
- Inventory strategies
- Types of inventories
- Impact on working capital
- Balancing inventory levels and cash flow
- Key inventory ratios
Module 5
Cash and Liquidity Management
- Cash flow forecasting
- Methods for forecasting cash flow
- Managing short-term cash flow needs
- Liquidity management
- Maintaining optimal cash levels
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Certificate in Working Capital Management (AF-001) cover?
This course covers Accounting and Finance through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 15 - 19 June 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.
Who should attend this course?
Financial analysts, controllers, accountants, operations managers, procurement managers, supply chain professionals, auditors and compliance officers who need to understand working capital strategies and improve cash flow management and optimize their working capital., Target Competencies, Cash flow analysis and optimization
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Rome, Kuala lumpur, Barcelona, London, Munich, Paris.
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