Microfin is a sophisticated tool, developed with Microsoft Excel, designed to assist MFIs with the development of detailed financial projections and budgets to complement their Business Plan, and to assist in the challenge of making the right decisions necessary to achieve institutional objectives. Microfin is used by more than 3,000 microfinance professionals in more than 100 countries in the world.
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| Why Business Planning with Microfin? |
This five-day course is designed for experienced Microfin users who wish to deepen their understanding of the software, especially of the new "advanced" features using the latest version of the financial model (Microfin 4.0), and learn how to use it effectively in complex real-world situations.
This advanced course is designed to be highly participatory, with a large amount of hands-on time working in groups of two at a computer, applying the software to a detailed case study.
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| Who Should Attend? |
| The Business Planning and Financial Modelling for Micro-finance Practitioners Course is essential for both senior and junior staff engaged in provision of micro-finance services through institutions including: Microfinance Institutions, Banks, NGOs, SACCOs, and other Microcredit organisations. |
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| Key Features of the Course Include: |
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The Business Planning Framework |
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The Strategic Planning Process |
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Operational Planning and Financial modelling |
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| What You Will Learn.. |
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Introduction to Business Planning |
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Strategic Planning |
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Operational Planning and Financial Modelling |
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Introduction to the Microfin Model |
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Designing Financial Products |
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Marketing Channels and Portfolio Projections |
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Institutional Capacity |
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Financing Strategy |
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Financial Statements and Analysis |
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