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, Collection strategies, Managing d...
- 5 daysClassroom or online
- 14Upcoming dates
- 7Cities
- €1,625Fees from
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14 sessions
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14 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
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.
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.
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.
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Introduction to Working Capital Management
- Overview of working capital
- Definition and importance
- Components of working capital
- Working capital cycle
- Coffee break
- Working capital impact on financial statements
- Accounts Receivable Key Impact
- Credit policy and terms
- Setting credit terms
- Credit analysis and risk assessment
Day 2
Collection strategies
- Effective collection practices
- Monitoring receivables
- Expected Credit Loss provision
- Key receivables ratios
- Coffee break
- Managing Accounts Payable to Optimize Working Capital
- Payment policies
- Optimal payment strategies
- Negotiating terms with suppliers
- Cash flow impact
Day 3
Managing disbursements
- Balancing payables and cash availability
- Key payables ratios
- Inventory Management Role in Working Capital
- Inventory strategies
- Coffee break
- Types of inventories
- Impact on working capital
- Balancing inventory levels and cash flow
- Key inventory ratios
- Cash and Liquidity Management
Day 4
Cash flow forecasting
- Methods for forecasting cash flow
- Managing short-term cash flow needs
- Liquidity management
- Maintaining optimal cash levels
- Coffee break
- Working Capital Financing
- Financing options
- Trade credit
- Bank loans and lines of credit
- Factoring and invoice discounting
Day 5
Cost of capital
- Evaluating financing costs
- Impact on overall financial health
- Risk Management and Performance Evaluation
- Risk identification
- Coffee break
- Types of risks in working capital management
- Mitigation strategies
- Performance metrics
- Monitoring working capital performance
- Using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive improvement
Course FAQs
Questions about this course
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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 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
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.
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
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?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Paris, Rome, Kuala lumpur, London, Munich, Cape Town.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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