Course Overview
Effective working capital management is essential for maintaining healthy cash flow and operational efficiency. Organisations must carefully balance receivables, payables, and inventory to ensure that capital is used productively while meeting operational needs.
This course provides a structured introduction to working capital optimisation strategies used by finance and operations teams. Participants learn how the core components of working capital, including accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), and inventory, affect organisational liquidity and financial performance.
Through mentor-led instruction and practical scenarios, learners analyse working capital cycles, identify opportunities for improvement, and explore strategies to optimise cash conversion processes. By the end of the programme, participants gain practical insights into managing working capital more effectively in real organisations.
Hands-On Learning
Practical exercises analysing working capital cycles, AR/AP workflows, and inventory management scenarios.
Mentor-Led Sessions
Mentor-led walkthroughs explaining how finance teams optimise working capital in operational environments.
Career-Ready Skills
Practical financial analysis skills used to improve working capital performance.
Learning Outcomes
Analyse working capital performance indicators
Evaluate receivables, payables, and inventory cycles
Implement practical strategies to optimise cash flow
Design workflows improving AR and AP efficiency
Communicate working capital insights to stakeholders
Assess operational improvements affecting liquidity
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting or finance
Familiarity with financial statements
Interest in operational finance processes
Detailed Syllabus
Step-by-step learning journey from basics to professional practice
Topics Covered
- Course orientation and learning objectives
- Introduction to working capital concepts
- Overview of AR, AP, and inventory levers
- Preparing for practical scenarios
Skills You'll Gain
Master these in-demand skills through hands-on practice
Career Progression
A clear view of the roles this programme supports, what typically comes next, and where learners progress over time
Ways to Learn
Choose the learning format that works best for you and your team
Live Online
Instructor-Led Training
Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.
- Live instructor interaction (real-time)
- Trainer-led walkthroughs and real examples
- Guided resources and session notes provided
- Structured Q&A and practical discussion
Price per person
Group enrolments and early planning options available.
All prices are exclusive of VAT where applicable. Group enrolments and custom packages available on request.
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Exam & Certification Information
Everything you need to know about the certification exams
Important Information
You will receive an Xcademia certificate of completion based on participation and successful completion of labs and scenario simulations.
Credential
Certificate of Completion
On successful completion of Working Capital Optimisation, learners receive an Xcademia Certificate of Completion. This standalone certificate is issued directly by Xcademia and is aligned with globally recognised frameworks and best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about this course
Finance professionals, accounting staff, and business analysts responsible for cash flow or operational finance processes.
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