Masterclass - Managing Working Capital

Welcome to the course description for Masterclass – Managing Working Capital.

In today’s volatile, capital-constrained world, working capital is more than a finance metric – it’s a powerful lever for profitability, agility, and growth.

This course takes you from core concepts to advanced, cross-functional strategies for managing Operating Working Capital (OWC).

You’ll gain a practical, end-to-end understanding of how OWC really works across finance, operations, and supply chain – and how to manage it to:

  • Free up cash without hurting growth
  • Improve margins through smarter operations
  • Align teams around shared working capital goals
  • Build sustainable, scalable performance

Course Details

This Course Includes

Upgrade Your Toolbox

Uplevel your insight and awareness through Working Capital Hub’s battle-tested and self-paced online course in working capital management.

Increasing cost of capital, higher material cost and disrupted supply chains have changed how companies must approach and manage their working capital.

Business as usual is no longer an option!

Learn what intricate strategies are available for optimizing working capital, improving cash flow, and navigating today’s challenging business environment.

Learning Objectives

  • Comprehend the fundamentals of working capital and recognize the importance of efficient management, emphasizing its impact beyond the finance function.
  • Master the Cash Conversion Cycle, identifying key factors that tie up cash in operations and exploring actionable strategies to improve performance.
  • Identify the factors and bias influencing a company’s working capital needs and define what effective working capital management should look like.
  • Understand how working capital impacts profitability, and why scaling a business often comes with increased working capital demands.
  • Identify the drivers of working capital inefficiencies, roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders, and learn how to use key metrics for ongoing monitoring and control.

What Learners Say About The Course Managing Working Capital

A comprehensive introduction to managing working capital, suitable for a wide audience, including those who do not work in finance. The course takes you from the very fundamentals to the typical operational challenges you will face when optimizing working capital levels across the supply chain.

Klas Melander – Partner at NoGap Consulting

This is a great explanation of how operations impact working capital and what companies should focus on to drive improvements. It’s hands down the best explanation of the cash conversion cycle I’ve come across!

CFO at Industrial Manufacturer

Pedagogical, good examples, metaphors and illustrations, covering all the basic concepts and fundamentals of Working Capital Management.

Peter Stenbrink – S2E Consulting

Professional Certification and Continuing Professional Development Credit (CPD)

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The CPD certification Service

Working Capital Hub’s e-learning course Managing Working Capital has been reviewed and approved by the CPD certification service.

This course qualifies for 4 Continuing Professional Development units (CDPs).

To earn CPD credits, the learner is expected to:

  • Complete all videos and chapter quizzes.
  • Complete the final exam within 1 year from completing the course.
  • Score 80% or higher on final exam.
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Working Capital Hub Certificate of Completion

Working Capital Hub awards learners upon completion of course and final exam with a certificate of completion.

The certificate is personal and linked to your unique email account.

To earn Certificate of Completion, the learner is expected to:

  • Complete all videos and chapter quizzes.
  • Complete the final exam within 1 year from completing the course.
  • Score 80% or higher on final exam.

Masterclass - Managing Working Capital Course Outline

1. Before We Begin

2. Introduction to Working Capital

3. How Cash Moves Through Operations: Understanding the Operating Working Capital Cycle

4. Beyond Reduction: How to Optimize Operating Working Capital

5. The Strategic Power of Working Capital: Profit, Performance, and Growth

6. Managing Working capital

7. Capstone Module - Assessment & Evaluation

Ready to Take Your Working Capital Skills to the Next Level?

Enroll today in our accredited online course Masterclass – Managing Working Capital and gain practical tools, real-world examples, and strategies you can apply immediately in your organization.

Combine the course with our optional facilitated workshop to connect the insights directly to your business.

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