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MODULE I

FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCE

About Module I

Module I introduces learners to the fundamentals of finance, covering financial decision-making, the time value of money, return, risk and liquidity, financial assets, markets and intermediaries, investment and financing decisions, and financial analysis and planning. Practical examples help learners apply core concepts to personal, business and SME contexts in practice.

What You Will Learn

After the end of Module I, you will be able to:

  • Knowledge 4

    Explain the role of finance in personal and business decision-making by demonstrating comprehensive understanding of core theories, principles, terminology, and contextual relevance in the domain.

  • Knowledge 4

    Describe the structure of the financial system and the functions of its main agents and markets by demonstrating comprehensive understanding of core theories, principles, terminology, and contextual relevance in the domain.

  • Skill 5

    Calculate present and future values using appropriate financial mathematics techniques through structured application of tools, analytical reasoning, or methodologies to address practical challenges or develop basic solutions.

  • Skill 5

    Read and analyze financial statements to extract key information for decision-making through structured application of tools, analytical reasoning, or methodologies to address practical challenges or develop basic solutions.

  • Responsibility & Autonomy

    Evaluate investment opportunities based on return, risk, and liquidity by making informed decisions, managing assigned tasks independently or collaboratively, and evaluating the quality of outcomes within a defined scope of responsibility.t

  • Responsibility & Autonomy

    Select and justify appropriate financing sources for different investment projects by making informed decisions, managing assigned tasks independently or collaboratively, and evaluating the quality of outcomes within a defined scope of responsibility.

Contents

  • 6 Learning Topics
  • 20 lessons

Learning Topic 1: Introduction to Finance

  • LESSON 1.1 – Finance as a Social Science [Intermediate]
  • LESSON 1.2 – The Objective of Finance [Intermediate]
  • LESSON 1.3 – Challenges in Finance [Intermediate]
  • LESSON 1.4 – Milestones in Finance [Advanced]
  • LESSON 1.5 – Behavioural Finance [Advanced]

Learning Topic 2: The Time Value of Money

Learning Topic 3: Return, Risk and Liquidity

Learning Topic 4: Financial System: Assets, Markets and Financial Intermediaries

Learning Topic 5: Investment & Financing Decisions

Learning Topic 6: Financial Analysis and Planning

References and Final Assessment

Download MODULE I

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Free access this course
  • Level
    Intermediate
  • Duration
    2 hours

Requirements

  • Registration on the A2FINTECS platform
  • Stable internet connection
  • Suitable for Intermediate or Advanced learners

Target Audience

  • SME owners and managers
  • Entrepreneurs and business advisor
  • Trainers working with SMEs
  • Finance and business professionals
  • Learners with basic finance knowledge

Disclaimer. Material for Educational Purpose Only
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