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There are 3 modules in this course
Learners will analyze IT financial structures, apply forecasting techniques, and evaluate multi-year performance to build accurate and strategic budgets. They will construct consolidated budgets, allocate costs effectively, and formulate data-driven recommendations that support organizational decision-making.
This course equips learners with the complete toolkit needed to excel in IT budgeting—from foundational assumptions to advanced allocation models. Through real-world examples, multi-year analyses, and step-by-step forecasting techniques, learners gain practical skills to interpret revenue trends, assess cost behavior, and manage software and shared services expenses. They also develop the ability to consolidate financials across business units and extract insights that enhance profitability.
What makes this course unique is its end-to-end coverage of the IT budgeting lifecycle, combining technical accuracy with strategic thinking. Each module translates complex financial concepts into accessible, industry-relevant workflows, ensuring learners can confidently navigate budgeting challenges in modern IT organizations. By the end, learners will be prepared to contribute meaningfully to financial planning, forecasting, and performance evaluation within the IT sector.
This module introduces learners to the foundational principles of IT budgeting, including assumptions, revenue modeling, cost structures, KPIs, and multi-year financial views. By exploring quarterly and annual perspectives, learners gain clarity on how IT companies plan, track, and forecast financial performance.
What's included
10 videos4 assignments
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10 videos•Total 98 minutes
Introduction to Course•11 minutes
Notes and Assumptions•13 minutes
Basic Assumptions•10 minutes
Revenue•13 minutes
Costs•10 minutes
KPIs•7 minutes
Quarterly View•6 minutes
FY02•12 minutes
FY03•8 minutes
Yearly View•7 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Foundations of IT Budgeting Excellence•30 minutes
Getting Started with Budgeting Fundamentals•10 minutes
Revenue & Cost Essentials in IT Budgets•10 minutes
Multi-Year Budget Structuring•10 minutes
Deep Dive into FY01 & Forecasting Techniques
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module focuses on analyzing FY01 revenue and costs, interpreting quarterly patterns, and applying industry-standard forecasting techniques such as simple averages, moving averages, and weighted moving averages. Learners also explore the budgeting of software expenses and shared services in IT operations.
What's included
7 videos4 assignments
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7 videos•Total 77 minutes
FY01 Revenue•13 minutes
FY01 Costs and Quarterly View•11 minutes
Simple Average•12 minutes
Moving Average•13 minutes
Weighted Moving Average•9 minutes
Software•11 minutes
Shared Services•9 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Deep Dive into FY01 & Forecasting Techniques•30 minutes
FY01 Revenue & Cost Analysis•10 minutes
Mastering Forecasting Methods•10 minutes
Software & Shared Services Budgeting•10 minutes
Consolidation, Allocation & Strategic Insights
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module guides learners through building consolidated IT budgets, allocating overheads, analyzing profitability, and forming final strategic recommendations. It emphasizes cost fairness, financial transparency, and data-driven decision-making across business units.
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