OneStream for Financial Analysts: Certification Preparation Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Italy (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level professionals who wish to attract top international candidates with minimal effort.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Go From a Briefing Call to a SAM
• Design Modern and Catchy Job Descriptions
• Apply Employer Branding & EVP Strategies
• Post Single or Multiple Job ADs
• Receive a Tailored Long-List

This instructor-led live training in Italy (available online or onsite) is designed for cloud administrators, cloud architects, technology leaders, and financial analysts seeking to record, manage, monitor, and process their organization's financial assets in the cloud.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to implement FinOps practices to forecast costs, optimize processes, and perform financial management operations in the cloud.

This instructor-led, live training in Italy (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level finance professionals who wish to acquire comprehensive knowledge of FinOps principles and methodologies, including cloud financial management, optimization strategies, and cross-functional collaboration among finance, engineering, and business teams.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the FinOps framework, principles, and phases.
• Manage cloud costs effectively through data analysis and governance.
• Collaborate between finance, engineering, and business units to align cloud spend.
• Use FinOps tools for cost allocation, forecasting, and optimization.
• Prepare for the FinOps Certified FOCUS Analyst exam.

This instructor-led, live training in Italy (online or onsite) targets advanced-level cloud financial management professionals seeking to validate their expertise in financial operations (FinOps) related to cloud cost management.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain advanced knowledge required for the FinOps Certified Professional exam.
• Understand complex FinOps practices, including cost optimization, budget management, and reporting.
• Develop practical skills in applying FinOps strategies in real-world scenarios.
• Prepare for a successful completion of the FinOps Certified Professional exam.

GnuCash is an open-source, cross-platform, double-entry accounting system designed for personal and small business finance management. It supports comprehensive accounting features including invoicing, expense tracking, reconciliation, and financial reporting. GnuCash integrates with online banking, supports multiple currencies, and allows exporting and importing in various data formats such as QIF, OFX, and CSV.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level business professionals who wish to manage and automate accounting, billing, and reporting processes using GnuCash effectively.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install, configure, and customize GnuCash for business use.
• Set up business accounts and manage transactions using double-entry principles.
• Generate financial statements and reports for analysis and auditing.
• Integrate GnuCash with banks, external systems, and online data sources.
• Automate recurring transactions and manage multi-currency operations.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Practical exercises and real-world business examples.
• Hands-on configuration and data entry in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training (onsite or remote) is aimed at accountants and bookkeepers who wish to use Xero for bookkeeping.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Get a real-time view of cashflow.
• Link bank accounts to Xero for bank reconciliation.
• Prepare and check VAT (Value Added Tax) returns in Xero.
• Create reports for sharing amongst team members.

This instructor-led live training in Italy (available online or onsite) is targeted at non-finance professionals at the beginner level who aim to gain a foundational understanding of the financial and accounting principles necessary for effective business decision-making.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand basic financial and accounting concepts that are essential for business decision-making.
• Interpret and analyze financial statements such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Apply key financial ratios to assess the financial health of a business.
• Develop and manage budgets and perform variance analysis to monitor business performance.
• Use break-even analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.

This instructor-led, live training in Italy (online or onsite) is tailored for developers who wish to use the Open Bank Project API to develop and test decentralized applications that can be seamlessly integrated with digital banking systems.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure the necessary development environment to begin building applications with the OBP API.
• Gain a clear understanding of Open Bank Project’s architecture, technology, and core concepts.
• Learn how to utilize and customize the OBP API to develop and construct banking applications.
• Explore the features, tools, APIs, and sandboxes available in OBP.
• Implement security measures and integrations within OBP API connectors and adapters.

Why should you attend?

We operate in a highly globalized marketplace that presents opportunities at every turn, all of which we must seize. However, these opportunities are accompanied by intensified competition, while many complexities remain. Understanding the best methods to identify and select the most appropriate and competitive pricing for your products or services is essential for the success and growth of any business. The knowledge, techniques, and strategies acquired during our training will empower you to enhance your business's profitability and effectiveness.

Turning theory into practice:

The aim of this one-day training course is to simplify and elucidate successful pricing strategies. You will leave our event feeling more confident and optimistic about continuing to grow your business. We will provide you with proven strategies and best practice examples to broaden your pricing knowledge and help turn your plans and targets into reality.

Who should attend?

This course is designed for sales managers, marketing managers, product managers, account managers, pricing analysts, and managing directors. It is also vital for executives who are new to pricing or have limited experience with the subject.

This instructor-led, live training in Italy (online or onsite) is aimed at application consultants and business process owners who wish to learn how to configure business processes for SAP S/4 HANA financials module.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basic customizing settings in the main components of Financial Accounting with SAP S/4HANA.
• Configure the master data settings (G/L accounts, customer and vendor accounts) of FA with SAP S/4HANA.
• Configure document control, posting control, and financial document clearing settings of FA with SAP S/4HANA.

Overview

This intensive 5-day programme is designed to help participants enhance their strategic thinking, planning, and management capabilities, encompassing the tactical and operational necessities for effective execution in high-pressure environments. The curriculum addresses critical challenges such as conflict resolution, change management, the attributes of effective leadership, and team motivation. Through interactive case studies and industry-specific examples, participants are encouraged to exchange experiences and challenges, facilitating the creation of practical, work-oriented solutions that can be immediately applied in their professional roles.

The primary aim of the programme is to empower executives with the skills needed to scan the business landscape to identify profitable opportunities and develop strategies for achieving competitive advantage in an increasingly saturated market. Additionally, the programme provides insights into leadership best practices and behaviours that strengthen the capacity of executives to navigate the complexities and uncertainties inherent in managing high-performance organisations.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the primary challenges faced by an organisation;
• Outline various approaches to organisational development planning;
• Analyse the current business landscape and its influence on the organisation;
• Evaluate resources both internal and external to the organisation;
• Explain different approaches to strategy management and their integration into the business plan;
• Assess alternative development strategies to recommend the most suitable ones for the firm’s needs;
• Apply a deeper understanding of strategic development plans;
• Objectively discuss the risks, benefits, and costs associated with implementing new strategies, including managing team conflict;
• Define approaches to managing identified risks;
• Analyse the potential positive and negative impacts on the firm resulting from implementing a new strategy;
• Design policies, systems, and processes to successfully execute emergent strategic plans;
• Cover the key steps in change management.

Who Should Attend

• Product/Service Managers
• Newly appointed and established Managers and Team Leaders
• Heads of Operations
• Senior Bank Managers
• Human Resource Managers
• Operations Managers
• Marketing Managers

Methodology
The course comprises facilitated workshops supported by case studies drawn from a mix of published real-life examples and practical experience. Attendees will have opportunities to work in small groups to synthesise ideas and strategies and apply the material within the context of their own organisations or departments. Open forum discussions will also be a central component.

This course is designed for decision-makers whose main objective is not to perform calculations or analysis themselves, but to comprehend them and identify which statistical methods are most appropriate for an organization's strategic planning.

For instance, a prospective participant may need to decide how many samples must be collected before determining whether a product should be launched.

If you require a more extensive course covering the fundamentals of statistical thinking, please consider the 5-day "Statistics for Managers" training.

In this instructor-led live training in Italy, we guide new managers through the essential concepts of strategic thinking, translating theory into practice through task-based activities based on real-life cases. Participants have a unique opportunity to learn new ways of thinking, implement key concepts to solve problems, reflect on how these principles apply to their own work, and listen to and share their own perspectives with their instructor and class peers.

This training program is tailored for investors, business owners, directors, managers, executives, and analysts seeking to enhance their strategic planning capabilities. It is designed for practical application rather than academic study, helping you turn your aspirations into reality today.

The course emphasizes strategic planning within businesses that prioritize flexibility and continuous learning. The core focus is on corporate and investment strategy, illustrated through current, real-world examples. Participants will have the chance to draft a strategic plan and learn how to effectively implement it in practice.