Budgeting Fundamentals Course
Gain mastery in budgeting basics via a real-world coffee shop example. Develop sales forecasts, labour schedules, cost structures, cash flow estimates, and 6-month profit and loss budgets to enhance finance abilities and enable informed, data-backed choices for sustainable business operations.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Budgeting Fundamentals Course offers a hands-on, step-by-step method to develop precise projections for a neighbourhood coffee shop, covering sales estimates, staffing requirements, fixed and variable expenses. Participants will learn to prepare a 6-month budget, forecast cash flows, schedule capital investments, and perform sensitivity analysis to support assured, evidence-based decisions ensuring ongoing profitability and stability.
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Develop skills
- Sales forecasting: Create practical sales and growth estimates for coffee shop quickly.
- Labor budgeting: Schedule staff, wages, and shifts to manage labour costs effectively.
- Cost modelling: Distinguish fixed and variable costs and calculate cost per drink accurately.
- Capex decisions: Evaluate buy, lease, or finance choices using basic cash calculations.
- Cash flow planning: Convert profit and loss into 6-month budget and test major risks.
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