Programme Brief

Cash flow is the lifeblood of every business—without it, even profitable companies can fail. This 6-session certificate course provides practical, easy-to-apply tools to help you manage, forecast, and optimise cash within your organisation. Learn how to read the cash flow story behind your numbers, avoid liquidity pitfalls, and make sound financing and investment decisions.

Perfect for entrepreneurs, finance staff, and anyone managing business budgets, this course builds confidence in keeping your operations running smoothly and sustainably.

  • 6-Week Certificate Course – Practical, hands-on training (18 contact hours) in cash flow forecasting, analysis, and control
  • See Beyond Profit – Understand the difference between cash flow and profitability and why both matter
  • Forecast with Confidence – Learn how to prepare and use cash flow forecasts to guide business decisions
  • Master the Numbers – Analyse cash flow statements to identify warning signs and improve financial health
  • Optimise Working Capital – Apply strategies to better manage inventory, payables, and receivables
  • Access and Manage Funding – Explore financing options and how to optimise the use of surplus funds
  • Make Smarter Investments – Use capital budgeting techniques to assess and plan long-term investments
  • Ideal for – Entrepreneurs, finance staff, small business owners, managers, and anyone handling cash flow
  • Practical Delivery – Includes real-world examples, forecasting exercises, group discussions, and case studies
  • Earn a Certificate – Demonstrate your ability to manage and improve business cash flow

 

What You’ll Learn

  • Distinguish between profit and cash flow and explain their business impact
  • Prepare and interpret cash budgets and forecasts
  • Analyse cash flow statements to identify trends and liquidity risks
  • Manage working capital efficiently to improve cash availability
  • Evaluate financing options and manage the cost of capital
  • Apply investment appraisal methods like discounted cash flow (DCF)
  • Build a simple, actionable cash management plan for your organization

 

Target Audience

  • Entrepreneurs and small business owners
  • Finance officers and accounting staff
  • Business and operations managers
  • Administrative professionals involved in budgeting or payments
  • Team leads and department supervisors
  • Individuals seeking to improve financial decision-making skills
  • Anyone responsible for managing cash, costs, or investments in an organization

 

Please click here to view the full Course Outline.

Schedule & Fees

STUDY MODE START END DAY TIME ADMINISTRATIVE COST TUITION COST
Online 16-Aug-25 20-Sep-25 Saturdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm TT$150.00 / US$23.00 TT$1,950.00 / US$300.00

Information subject to change without prior notice.

Registration details are provided below.

  • 24 Contact Hours

  • Administration Fee: TT$150.00 / US$23.00
  • Registration Deadline: One week before the scheduled start date of the class.
  • Payment Plan (Subject to Approval): If you wish to access any of our payment plan options, kindly forward an email to [email protected].

To register for this course, please follow the instructions below:

Step 1: Please complete the Online Programme Registration Form, and click submit.

Step 2: Once the form has been completed, please proceed to make your payment via the following options below:

Option 1: PayPal – Please click the “Add to Cart” button below:

Option 2: WiPay (Credit Card) – If you wish to utilize this method, please forward an email to [email protected] indicating if you would be paying the full cost or whether you would like to access our payment plan option. Once this is confirmed, an invoice will then be forwarded via email.

*If you do not have a PayPal account or a credit card, you can utilize the following payment option:

Option 3: Payment of TT$2,100.00 can be made via direct deposit / online bank transfer. Please click here for further instructions regarding the banking options available.

Please note that online bank transfers can be done from the following banking institutions – Republic Bank, Royal Bank, First Citizens Bank and Scotia Bank.

 

Step 3: Complete the Online Payment Update / Notification form – Please ensure a copy of the deposit slip / transaction slip / e-receipt is included when submitting your information.

 

Step 4: Applicable to Payment Plan Students: Sign and return your Enrolment Ticket.

Do note that the completed Enrolment Ticket is SBCS’ legally required document confirming that fees are outstanding. All further communication and instructions will follow once this step is completed. 

 

All relevant information about accessing online sessions will be sent via email within 3 – 5 working days of the course start date.

For further information, please send an email to Corporate Training Centre [email protected].

 

Technical Requirements?

Please check that your laptop/tablet meets the minimum requirements for Adobe Connect web conferencing online platform services before registering by clicking here.

Email: [email protected] for more details.