Master Financial Forecasting That Actually Works

Learn practical forecasting methods from industry professionals who've guided Australian businesses through real market challenges. Our comprehensive program starts September 2025.

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Built on Real-World Experience

Our approach comes from fifteen years of working directly with Australian businesses during economic shifts, market changes, and growth phases. We focus on methods that hold up under pressure.

  • Practical Focus: Every technique we teach has been tested in actual business situations, not just theoretical models.
  • Australian Context: Understanding local market patterns, seasonal variations, and regulatory impacts on forecasting accuracy.
  • Honest Assessment: We'll show you where forecasting works well and where it has limitations - no magic promises.
  • Long-term Skills: Building capabilities that adapt as markets change, rather than rigid formulas that break down.
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Financial forecasting instructor Rory Grimstad

Rory Grimstad

Senior Instructor

Specialises in retail and manufacturing forecasting models with 12 years consulting experience

People Who've Actually Done This Work

Our instructors aren't just academics - they're professionals who've built forecasting systems for real businesses. They understand the difference between textbook theory and what actually helps you make better decisions.

1 Start with understanding your business context before diving into complex models
2 Learn to spot when your forecast is probably wrong and what to do about it
3 Build systems that improve over time rather than one-off predictions
4 Focus on decisions you need to make, not just numbers that look impressive
Financial forecasting instructor Helena Mikkelsen

Helena Mikkelsen

Lead Instructor

Former CFO with expertise in scenario planning and cash flow forecasting for growing businesses

Real Progress You Can Expect

These aren't overnight transformations - they're the kind of steady improvements that compound over time and actually stick.

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From Guessing to Planning

Replace gut feelings and rough estimates with structured approaches that give you confidence in your numbers. You'll learn to build forecasts that account for uncertainty rather than pretending it doesn't exist.

Typically develops over 3-4 months of practice
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Better Business Conversations

Speak confidently about financial projections with colleagues, investors, or partners. You'll understand not just what the numbers show, but what questions to ask and what assumptions to challenge.

Noticeable improvement within 6-8 weeks
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Spotting Problems Earlier

Develop the ability to see potential issues months ahead rather than scrambling to react when they hit. This isn't about predicting the future perfectly - it's about building better radar for what's coming.

Builds gradually throughout the program
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Why This Matters for Your Work

Financial forecasting isn't just about creating spreadsheets - it's about making better decisions when you don't have perfect information. That's a skill that applies whether you're running a small business or managing projects in a larger organisation.

Make resource allocation decisions with greater confidence
Communicate financial plans more effectively to stakeholders
Understand the assumptions behind your business planning
Build systems that adapt as your business context changes
More About Our Background
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Our September 2025 program runs for 16 weeks with flexible evening and weekend scheduling options