List of short certificate courses by IIMs, NSE to understand investing, saving

It is considered that finance is all about numericals and formulas which can be understood by people with a good command of the subject, however, this is untrue. Finance is all about managing money in the right way. Additionally, there are three different types of finances (public, personal, and corporate), and a person according to their needs can understand and learn about them.

Here in this article, we have shortlisted a few short certificate courses in corporate finance that any person (working or non-working) can do to understand investing, saving, lending, borrowing, and budgeting.

The list contains some short-term courses provided by the companies and the rest of them are from reputed institutes of the country.

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IIM-Lucknow: Corporate and investment banking

Indian Institute of Management-Lucknow, in collaboration with Imarticus Learning, is offering an 11-month course on corporate and investment banking. With options of both live and campus immersion, finance enthusiasts will engage in the end-to-end process of deals, from analysis, financial modeling, pitching, strategic advisory, crafting proposals and securing deals, read the website. They will also gain access to four dedicated simulations built by investment bankers in financial analysis, debt financing, IPO and M and A.

The programme fee is Rs 3.25 lakh exclusive of GST. Applicants will have the option to pay the fees in three installments according to the semester. For more information on the course structure, and other details, interested candidates can click here, shorturl.at/lkF2j.

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Ernst and Young EMEIA Limited: Certificate in corporate finance

EY’s certificate in corporate finance programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI). The course equips professionals with comprehensive knowledge and skills in corporate finance with real-world experience in investment banking, and financial services.

Interested candidates will also learn about financial analysis, modeling, and decision-making along with networking with professionals and industry experts. The course consists of eight hour plus recorded lectures, online assessments, and presentations. The fee of the course is Rs 3000 plus taxes.

NSE India: Financial planning and wealth management

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) Academy offers a live online course on financial planning and wealth management. The course is designed to equip professionals with comprehensive knowledge and skills in financial planning, wealth management, and investment advisory services.

The 10-hour course will allow candidates to get hold on following topics: speculative trading concepts, trading strategies, pre market condition analysis, momentum rate of change, and volatility among other factors.

People who will apply will get a certificate of completion from NSE Academy and Empirical Academy. Any person interested can visit, ncfm-india.com/ORE/EMP/intraday_trading/ to register and know more about it.

KPMG: Certification in Financial Management of Projects

Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler’s (KPMG) Learning Academy is offering a certification programme in financial management of projects, designed to enhance skills in managing project finances effectively.

With 60 hours plus learning in a virtual format, this three-months course will help interested students to get practical and comprehensive approaches to make better financial decisions, manage and mitigate risks, and optimize outcomes.

Next batch will start from September 18 and has a programme fee of Rs 45,000 with 18 per cent GST. The company also provides EMI options.

Candidates will learn about: financial dashboard and templates, pricing models and revenue management, forecasting techniques, project communications, modelling, stakeholder management among other topics.

IIM Visakhapatnam: Executive Certificate Programme in Business Finance and Financial Modelling

Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIMV) is offering an executive certificate programme in business finance and financial modelling. This comprehensive training programme aims to equip professionals with advanced skills in business finance and financial modelling, enabling them to make informed financial decisions and drive business growth.

The programme, led by expert faculty and industry practitioners, features hands-on learning with real-world case studies and simulations. Students will gain advanced knowledge of business finance and financial modelling concepts, including financial analysis, forecasting, and decision-making.

The course will cost Rs 75,000 along with 18 per cent GST which can also be paid in three installments.

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