Introductory module 

Get Started 

• Welcome and introductions
• What is FMD Pro?
• Overview of the course and learning outcomes
• Course case studies

Module 1 

Foundations for strong financial management

• What is financial management?
• Key financial management frameworks
• The finance manual
• Review activity: Finance Health Check 

Module 2 

Accounting for programs 

• Why do we need accounting records?
• Accounting processes and tools
• The 3 Ps of Procurement
• Review activity: Finance Health Check 

Module 3 

Financial planning - processes and tools 

• The financial planning process
• Budgets and budgeting for program management
• Review activity: Finance Health Check

Module 4 

Practical budgeting 

• Activity-based budgeting
• Creating budgets for funding partners
• Budget narratives
• Activity: Creating a mini project budget

Module 5 

Financial monitoring and reporting 

• Financial monitoring and reporting tools in program management
• Reporting to funding agencies and partners
• Budget monitoring reports and variance analysis
• Activity: Analyzing a budget monitoring report
• Review activity: Finance Health Check

Module 6 

Managing internal risk 

• Safeguarding program assets with internal controls
• Responding to fraud and corrupt practices
• Review activity: Finance Health Check
• Reflection and action planning