Applied Basics for Community Development
Basic to Intermediate Self-Study Modules
New to finance or running your own business? Skip the complex jargon and master the fundamentals of financial literacy. Our ABCD modules provide entrepreneurs, startup founders, and community leaders with highly practical, self-paced courses designed to give you immediate control over your numbers.
Note: There are no masterclasses for this module.
Interactive Self-Paced Courses
Explore our foundational learning pathways. Each module is built from the absolute ground up—assuming zero prior financial knowledge—and includes practical tools, interactive templates, and practice files you can apply directly to your own business immediately.
Finance for Non-Finance Managers
Teaching operational leaders how their daily decisions impact the P&L (Profit & Loss) statement.
Format: Self-Paced Online
Level: Beginner
Resources: Video modules, statement breakdowns, real-world examples.
Excel Basics for Everyday Business
Teaching the absolute fundamentals of data entry, basic formulas (SUM, VLOOKUP), and formatting for people terrified of spreadsheets.
Format: Self-Paced Online
Level: Beginner
Resources: Video modules, statement breakdowns, real-world examples.
Pricing Your Services
A step-by-step guide to calculating overheads, direct labour costs, and profit margins to accurately price your services for sustainable growth.
Format: Self-Paced Online
Level: Beginner
Resources: Video modules, pricing calculators, variable cost modelling.
Cash Flow Survival for Small Businesses
Master practical strategies to track money in and out, ensure payroll is consistently met, and avoid common insolvency traps.
Format: Self-Paced Online
Level: Beginner / Intermediate
Resources: Video modules, dynamic cash flow trackers, forecasting templates.
Budgeting for NFPs & Community Groups
Reliably build, track, and report on operating budgets tailored specifically for local clubs, charities, and non-profits.
Format: Self-Paced Online
Level: Beginner / Intermediate
Resources: Video modules, NFP budgeting templates, reporting structures.
Applied Accounting
Move beyond basic debits and credits to confidently construct and navigate a standard trial balance for your business.
Format: Self-Paced Online
Level: Beginner
Resources: Video modules, interactive ledgers, Excel templates.
Demystifying Financial Statements
Learn how to accurately read your Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement without getting overwhelmed by financial jargon.
Format: Self-Paced Online
Level: Beginner
Resources: Video modules, statement breakdowns, real-world examples.
Internal Controls 101
Implement simple, low-cost frameworks to safeguard your small business or community group against fraud, theft, and costly administrative errors.
Format: Self-Paced Online
Level: Beginner / Intermediate
Resources: Video modules, compliance checklists, security frameworks.
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