Course overview
Budgeting & Financial Planning Masterclass is a senior-level masterclass on strategy and performance in Budgeting & Financial Planning. It covers the principles, the requirements of IFRS, IIA standards, COSO and GCC tax regulations, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Budgeting & Financial Planning
- Apply the relevant requirements of IFRS, IIA standards, COSO and GCC tax regulations
- Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Build a business case and roadmap their leadership team can act on
Who should attend
Designed for finance professionals, accountants, auditors and budget holders in senior and leadership roles.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Strategic view of Budgeting & Financial PlanningTrends, regulation and what leading companies do differently
- Day 2: Benchmarking and performanceKPIs, maturity models and gap analysis
- Day 3: Lessons from major incidents and projectsDecision points that changed outcomes
- Day 4: Leading the changeBuilding the business case, budget and team capability
- Day 5: Masterclass forumExpert panel, peer exchange and personal roadmap
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–5 Feb 2027 | Paris Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 8–19 Mar 2027 | Budapest Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 22–26 Mar 2027 | Marrakech Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 3–14 May 2027 | Copenhagen Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 6–10 Sep 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 19–23 Mar 2028 | Amman Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 16–27 Apr 2028 | Sharm El Sheikh Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 25–29 Jun 2028 | Jeddah Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 3–14 Jul 2028 | Nairobi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 30 Oct – 3 Nov 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 26–30 Mar 2029 | Luanda Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 9–20 Apr 2029 | London Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 23–27 Apr 2029 | Beirut Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 28 May – 8 Jun 2029 | Toronto Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 11–15 Jun 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 4–8 Mar 2030 | Vienna Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 8–19 Apr 2030 | Budapest Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 22–26 Apr 2030 | Sharjah Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 1–12 Sep 2030 | Dammam Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 16–20 Sep 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |