Master Business Budgeting Through Real Practice

Our six-month program brings budget management into focus through actual business scenarios. You'll work with real numbers, make genuine decisions, and build skills that matter when money's on the line. Classes start September 2025.

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Six Months of Hands-On Work

Each module builds on what came before. By week sixteen, participants typically manage complete budget cycles without guidance.

What You'll Actually Learn

The curriculum came from working with over 80 Australian businesses between 2022 and 2024. We saw what worked and what didn't. Now we teach the parts that actually made a difference when people faced tough budget decisions.

1

Budget Foundations

Reading financial statements properly. Understanding where money actually goes. Building your first monthly budget with real constraints.

Weeks 1-4
2

Cash Flow Management

Predicting what's coming in and going out. Managing gaps without panic. Building reserves that match your actual risk profile.

Weeks 5-8
3

Cost Control Systems

Finding expenses that can be reduced without harming operations. Setting up tracking that works long-term. Making cuts strategically.

Weeks 9-12
4

Forecasting and Planning

Building projections that account for real uncertainty. Adjusting when conditions change. Creating plans flexible enough to survive contact with reality.

Weeks 13-16
5

Investment Decisions

Evaluating whether spending will generate returns. Comparing options with different timelines. Making choices when perfect information isn't available.

Weeks 17-20
6

Crisis Management

Responding when revenue drops suddenly. Protecting essential operations during downturns. Rebuilding budgets after major disruptions.

Weeks 21-24

Program Investment Options

We've structured pricing to match how businesses actually approach training budgets. Choose what fits your situation and commitment level.

Foundation Track

AUD 2,400

One-time payment

  • Core curriculum access
  • Weekly group sessions
  • Budget template library
  • Case study materials
  • Email support
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Professional Track

AUD 3,800

One-time payment

  • Everything in Foundation
  • Monthly one-on-one sessions
  • Custom business analysis
  • Advanced forecasting tools
  • Priority support access
  • Alumni network access
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Team Package

AUD 8,500

Up to 4 participants

  • Everything in Professional
  • Dedicated cohort sessions
  • Company-specific scenarios
  • Internal presentation prep
  • Quarterly check-ins (12 months)
  • Custom resource development
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Who's Teaching This

Our instructors built their expertise managing real budgets under actual pressure. Between them, they've overseen over AUD 140 million in business funds across retail, services, and manufacturing sectors.

Portrait of Soren Lundqvist, lead budget instructor

Soren Lundqvist

Lead Instructor

Spent fourteen years as CFO for mid-sized manufacturers. Managed three business turnarounds where cash flow was the primary issue. Now teaches the methods that worked when things got tough.

Portrait of Vesna Petrovic, forecasting specialist

Vesna Petrovic

Forecasting Specialist

Built financial planning systems for hospitality groups across Sydney. Her forecasting models stayed accurate through 2020's disruptions, which is when we knew her approach was solid.

Portrait of Callum MacLeod, cost management expert

Callum MacLeod

Cost Management Expert

Reduced operational costs by 28% for a regional retail chain without closing locations. Specializes in finding savings that don't damage what makes a business work.