About this Course

Objectives

This programme introduces the core principles and foundations of finance and has been designed for those looking to develop their problem solving skills and gain a better understanding of quantitative methods.

Outcomes

You will learn the theories behind computing present and future values, preparing reports using tools such as discounting, compounding, annuities, and perpetuities, as well as examining the principal financial tools used in decision making processes.

COURSE OUTLINE

This certificate is a highly informative programme which will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to the principles of finance through seven interesting and informative sub-topics.

• Introduction to finance and the financial environment and the principles of finance
  
• The concept of the time value of money and the maths of finance, finding interest rates, and time requirements
  
• Compounding to determine future values and discounting to determine present values
  
• Perpetuities and annuities and inflation or purchasing power implications
  
• Future value of an annuity and future value of an annuity due
  
• Frequent compounding or discounting intervals
  
• Annual percentage rate versus equivalent annual rates of interest and the cost of consumer credit
  

ASSESSMENT / CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

To attain the LSBF Certificate in Introduction to Finance, students must achieve all of the following:

• Complete the 50 hours of scheduled learning and teaching activities.
  
• Complete and achieve a satisfactory mark in two 90 minute examinations
  

Assignment and examination will be checked for plagiarism via Turnitin to verify the student’s work.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The Certificate in Introduction to Finance is ideal for students and professionals looking to kick start their career in finance, or for those who want to move on to further advanced courses.

COURSE DURATION

50 mandatory online contact hours

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