Course Topics
Fluent in Finance focuses on empowering the people who run businesses. After experiencing Fluent in Finance, you will be able to:
- Base business decisions on financial criteria
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders and senior management
- Translate financial data into meaningful terms for your teams
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The course content is broken into six chapters:
1. Welcome to Fluent in Finance
- Why finance matters
- Using the course
2. Back to Business Basics
- Analyzing the cost structure of a company
- Calculating the breakeven point of investments
3. Reading Financial Statements
- Interpreting income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
- Distinguishing between profits and cash flows
4. From Business Idea to Budget
- Building cash flow projections for business projects
- Understanding the cost of capital
5. Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
- Calculating the value of a project using the net present value
- Calculating the value of a project using the internal rate of return
6. Conclusion
- Turning concepts and concrete next steps
- Evaluating the course
Our interactive case studies demonstrate how each of the topics relates to real-world business decisions at all levels of management.
Abstract financial concepts become intuitive and concrete through animation and interactive media.
