Throughout the EFFAS Certified Financial Manager®️ programme, you will delve into the principles of financial management, gaining a solid foundation in fundamental financial concepts and mathematical principles. You will explore the intricacies of financial accounting, examine the impact of macroeconomics on financial decision-making, and develop a deep understanding of corporate finance and its implications.

After studying this programme, you will, among others, be able to analyse financial and cash flow statements, determine assets, liabilities, profits, losses and a company’s profitability. Also, you will understand equilibriums on money and goods markets and be able to determine aggregate demand (AD) and aggregate supply (AS). The chapter on Corporate Finance will allow you to make short and long-term finance decisions, including potential implications these might have on a company’s capital structure and its dividend policy.

To whom is intended?

Placing an emphasis on financial accounting and corporate finance, EFFAS Certified Financial Manager®️ is, aimed at professionals in the following areas: asset managers with asset management companies, pensions funds, life insurance companies, wealth management companies; financial researchers; corporate finance specialists and treasurers; financial journalists; professionals involved in legislation / regulation of the above-mentioned fields as well as professionals already working in the investment sector – but looking for an advanced qualification.

Methodology

The training programme includes training videos, a study manual and a sample exam with answers. In addition, students will find solved exercises and will be able to take practice tests to prepare for the certification exam. The entire course is offered exclusively in English, through the EFFAS training platform, for a period of 12 months.

EFFAS estimates this programme to comprise approximately 120 hours of self-study. Students benefitting from sound mathematical and statistical knowledge might proceed faster; others will benefit from a refresher. What is more, fundamentals of economics as well as derivatives, among others, will be studies. Also, EFFAS provides the students pre-recorded video lectures of c. 45 minutes each plus tailor-made lecture notes emphasize elementary features of this block.

The exam will have a duration of 240 minutes. The course price includes the examination fee (€250).