Financial Acumen for Project Managers : 2 - Day Workshop | Edmonton, AB
Schedule
Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
AB, Edmonton - 98 Avenue | Edmonton, AB
About this Event
Group Discounts:
- Save 10% when registering 3 or more participants
- Save 15% when registering 10 or more participants
About This Course
Duration: 2 Days (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Delivery Mode: Classroom / In-Person Workshop
Language: English
Credits: 16 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate Provided
Refreshments: Lunch, tea/coffee, and snacks included
Course Overview
This two-day workshop provides you with information and tools on how to get a better handle on the important area of financial management. The course addresses finance-related concepts and techniques to effectively manage projects and programs. The course also provides understanding about corporate finance and basic accounting principles. The course covers techniques related to project reporting and decision making, as well as financial indicators and corporate financial reports.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
● Articulate to stakeholders the financial status of the project
● Explain aspects of corporate accounting
● Gain focus on and maintain control over project estimates, profitability and performance
● Show the connection between corporate finances and the impact on projects
● Analyze the financial aspects of projects
● Make informed decision with respect to pricing, contract, progress and project risks
● Use financial information within a project environment to predict/influence final results
● Recognize the project manager’s financial responsibilities
Target Audience
● Project Managers
● Project practitioners
● Individuals taking part in managing budgets
● Individuals who seek to improve their knowledge in basic accounting and financial concepts
Why choose this course?
This two-day workshop provides information and tools to manage the important area of financial management while addressing finance-related concepts and techniques to effectively manage projects and programs. It also provides understanding about corporate finance and basic accounting principles, covering techniques related to project reporting, decision making, financial indicators, and corporate financial reports.
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Agenda
Introduction and Overview
Info: ● Benefits of project management
● Project contracting and procurement
● Key terms
● Financial cycles
Project Accounting and Financial Basics
Info: ● Determine project’s financial needs
● Roles and responsibilities
● Financial statements and balance sheets
● Income statement, revenues and expenses
● Cash flow statement
● Basic accounting
● Depreciation
Financial Justification and the Project Business Case
Info: ● Portfolio management: aligning strategy and projects
● Project decision points and gating
● The project business case
Measure, Control and Forecast – Financial and Profitability Measurements
Info: ● Financial principles and common financial metrics
● Review of purposes, measurements and sentiments
Applying Finance and Accounting Principles to Project Management (including a
Info: ● Project cost estimates and forecasting
● Measuring project performance
● Project financial performance and profitability
● Status reports
● Earned value management
Where is it happening?
AB, Edmonton - 98 Avenue, 10611 98 Avenue 9th Floor, Edmonton, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 1210.17 to CAD 1551.72
