How long is the Certificate in Working Capital Management course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Certificate in Working Capital Management course?

The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Paris. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Paris, Rome, Kuala Lumpur, Barcelona, London, Munich, Cape Town.

Can I take Certificate in Working Capital Management online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Certificate in Working Capital Management (AF-001) Training Course

Course overview

Why Attend

Working capital management is essential for maintaining a company's financial health, ensuring liquidity, improving operational efficiency, enhancing profitability, and supporting strategic growth. By attending this course, you will learn to manage working capital effectively, navigate financial challenges, achieve long-term success, and contribute to the financial stability and growth of your organization.

Course Methodology

This course uses a mix of interactive techniques, such as instructor- and participant-led discussions and brief presentations by the consultant and the participants, in addition to demonstrating theoretical working capital topics. The course also features discussion of real-life case studies.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Define working capital components and significance
Improve working capital through accounts receivable optimization
Observe accounts payable impact on working capital
Recognize the effect of inventory management on working capital
Explore cash management techniques
Explain various financing options for working capital
Identify and mitigate risks associated with working capital

Target Audience

Financial analysts, controllers, accountants, operations managers, procurement managers, supply chain professionals, auditors and compliance officers who need to understand working capital strategies and improve cash flow management and optimize their working capital.

Target Competencies

Cash flow analysis and optimization
Efficient receivables, inventory and payables management
Working capital financing
Working capital risk management
Financial modeling and forecasting
Performance measurement and improvement

Course outline

1Day 1: Introduction to Working Capital Management
- Overview of working capital
- Definition and importance
- Components of working capital
- Working capital cycle
- Working capital impact on financial statements
- Accounts Receivable Key Impact
- Credit policy and terms
- Setting credit terms
- Credit analysis and risk assessment
2Day 2: Collection strategies
- Effective collection practices
- Monitoring receivables
- Expected Credit Loss provision
- Key receivables ratios
- Managing Accounts Payable to Optimize Working Capital
- Payment policies
- Optimal payment strategies
- Negotiating terms with suppliers
- Cash flow impact
3Day 3: Managing disbursements
- Balancing payables and cash availability
- Key payables ratios
- Inventory Management Role in Working Capital
- Inventory strategies
- Types of inventories
- Impact on working capital
- Balancing inventory levels and cash flow
- Key inventory ratios
- Cash and Liquidity Management
4Day 4: Cash flow forecasting
- Methods for forecasting cash flow
- Managing short-term cash flow needs
- Liquidity management
- Maintaining optimal cash levels
- Working Capital Financing
- Financing options
- Trade credit
- Bank loans and lines of credit
- Factoring and invoice discounting
5Day 5: Cost of capital
- Evaluating financing costs
- Impact on overall financial health
- Risk Management and Performance Evaluation
- Risk identification
- Types of risks in working capital management
- Mitigation strategies
- Performance metrics
- Monitoring working capital performance
- Using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive improvement

Schedule

Dates and fees

13 upcoming dates in 7 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,280.

All dates as PDF

December 2026

14DEC 14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session

ParisFrance · Classroom

£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each

January 2027

18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

RomeItaly · Classroom

£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each

February 2027

15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom

£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each

March 2027

15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

BarcelonaSpain · Classroom

£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each

April 2027

19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city

LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom

£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each

May 2027

17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

MunichGermany · Classroom

£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each

June 2027

21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

BarcelonaSpain · Classroom

£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each

July 2027

19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom

£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each

August 2027

16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

RomeItaly · Classroom

£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each

September 2027

20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom

£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each

October 2027

18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

BarcelonaSpain · Classroom

£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each

November 2027

15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city

LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom

£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each

December 2027

20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

MunichGermany · Classroom

£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each

Live online, on the same dates

Join the class in real time from your office or home: live sessions with the trainer, group discussion, course materials and a certificate of completion. Joining details are emailed before the course starts.

December 2026

14DEC 14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session

Live onlineVirtual classroom · join from anywhere