Straightforward Pricing for Budget Training
We've spent years teaching departmental budgeting across manufacturing, healthcare, and local government. Pricing reflects actual training hours and the depth you'll need. Programs start October 2025 with weekend and evening options available.
Three Training Levels
Each program builds on practical scenarios we've encountered working with Australian departments. You're not paying for theory—this is about handling real budget challenges and understanding where money actually goes.
Foundational
Budget basics for department managers new to financial oversight
- Six weekend sessions (18 hours total)
- Monthly budget cycle walkthrough
- Variance tracking fundamentals
- Cost center allocation basics
- Practical exercises with sample data
- Access to budget template library
Advanced Strategy
Comprehensive training for experienced managers handling complex budgets
- Twelve sessions over three months (36 hours)
- Forecasting and scenario planning
- Multi-department coordination
- Capital expenditure planning
- Quarterly reporting frameworks
- Case studies from manufacturing and services
- Individual consultation sessions
Enterprise Framework
Complete organizational approach for finance directors and senior leaders
- Six-month comprehensive program (60 hours)
- Cross-departmental integration methods
- Strategic financial planning cycles
- Board-level reporting preparation
- Risk assessment and contingency planning
- Real organizational budget projects
- Ongoing support through implementation
- Group cohort collaboration sessions
What Previous Participants Say
The Advanced Strategy program changed how I approach quarterly planning. I learned practical variance analysis that I now use every month. Worth the time commitment—especially the case studies from other industries.
Started with Foundational because I'd never managed a department budget before. The weekend format worked perfectly around my schedule, and the practical exercises made everything click. Moved into budget planning with confidence.
What You're Actually Paying For
Pricing reflects the time we spend preparing materials, running sessions, and providing feedback. We don't mark up for credentials or fancy presentations. Here's where your investment goes and what you'll walk away with.
Hands-On Session Time
All programs include direct instruction with real budget scenarios. We work through actual department data—sanitized for privacy but based on genuine cases from local councils, hospitals, and businesses across Sydney and Melbourne.
Practical Resources
Template libraries, calculation tools, and planning frameworks you can take back to your workplace immediately. Everything's built in standard spreadsheet formats—no proprietary software required.
Ongoing Consultation Access
Higher-tier programs include scheduled consultation time where you can bring specific challenges from your organization. We review your actual budget structures and help troubleshoot issues as they arise during the training period.
Cohort Learning Environment
Small groups mean you learn from other participants' experiences. Some of the best insights come from hearing how a healthcare manager tackles similar challenges to someone in manufacturing—different contexts, same budget pressures.