--- title: Financial Planning and Control description: Equip managers with finance tools for sound decision-making. Learn cost-benefit analysis, break-even analysis, and financial concepts. image: https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Finance%20and%20Accounting.png --- [Home](https://aspire.loyola.edu/?hsLang=en) [Categories](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products?hsLang=en) Business [Financial Planning and Control](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products/2247046973#) ![product_image](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Finance%20and%20Accounting.png) # Financial Planning and Control #### $95 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://catalog.mindedge.com/loyola/courses/2db5a263-209e-4bcc-b556-f77b779eaddf/financial-planning-and-control?mode=purchase) #### [ Professional Credits: ](https://aspire.loyola.edu/credit_terminology?hsLang=en) CEU: 0.3 ATD CI: 3 HRCI: 3 PDU: 3 SHRM: 3 #### $95 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://catalog.mindedge.com/loyola/courses/2db5a263-209e-4bcc-b556-f77b779eaddf/financial-planning-and-control?mode=purchase) ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Completion.png) Completion Time 3 hours ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Access%20time.png) Access Time 90 Days ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Outcome.png) Outcome Individual Skill Course ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Language.png) Language English ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Training%20level.png) Training Level Beginner #### Delivery Information: Online Asynchronous Self-paced #### Description Decision-making within an organization often hinges on the numbers. So what financial tools do managers need to be familiar with to make sound, defensible decisions? This introductory-level training course is meant to teach finance concepts to non-financial managers, and considers tools for decision-making such as cost benefit analysis, break even analysis, and Balanced Scorecard. The course also teaches the basic finance concepts such as return on investment (ROI), fixed and variable costs, and payback period. This *Financial Planning and Control* course is offered in collaboration with the trusted learning partner MindEdge. #### Learning Outcomes After completing this course, the learner should be able to: - Explain cost benefit analysis - Calculate return on investment and the payback period - Explain fixed and variable costs - Calculate break even and understand CVP (cost-volume-profit) analysis - Explain tracking and performance measures - Explain and calculate Balanced Scorecard measures #### Additional Information ** This course includes an “Ask the Expert” feature. You can use this feature to submit questions about course content. A subject matter expert will provide guidance or point you to additional resources for the topics you’re studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours. Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs. #### Requirements ** ##### Technology Requirements Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook. Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins. - PC: Windows 8 or later. - Mac: macOS 10.6 or later. - Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled - The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ ) - Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice Other: - Reliable internet connection. Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience. - E-mail account (to be able to register and to receive e-mail from the course system regarding registration, course status, etc.) #### Reviews ** "Games, vocab, and questions reinforced key knowledge. Brief but realistic scenarios were relevant to everyday work environment." Ghenet S. #### Enroll My Team ** Are you looking to enroll your team in this training Course? You Can: ##### Option 1 Click "Add to Cart" and then update the number of seats you'd like to purchase in yout cart. [Add to Cart](https://catalog.mindedge.com/loyola/courses/2db5a263-209e-4bcc-b556-f77b779eaddf/financial-planning-and-control?mode=purchase) ##### Option 2 Contact us to explore enrollment options, including potential discounts! [Contact Us](https://aspire.loyola.edu/individuals-contact-form?hsLang=en) ### $95 ##### Start Today! [Add to cart](https://catalog.mindedge.com/loyola/courses/2db5a263-209e-4bcc-b556-f77b779eaddf/financial-planning-and-control?mode=purchase)