UPDATED 2023: Because budgeting is an indispensable aspect of business, this course covers the basics of the process through careful consideration of data audits, financial planning methods, and different variances. As important for a company project as personal finance, budgeting is a skill all people should learn and embrace. And alongside the virtual characters at Central Products, you can begin to build your understanding of this vital operation. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 2 PDCs (SHRM) and 2 CEUs (HRCI Business Credits).

UPDATED 2024: Leadership comes in many different forms, but not all are equal. Good and effective leadership has the potential to take an organization to amazing heights and deliver fantastic opportunities. But poor, underdeveloped and ethically lacking leadership can destroy a company from within. So, it’s up to individuals to seek out and understand the characteristics of effective leadership. That way, they can steer their organizations in the right direction. This course focuses on different situations, theories, and examples to help learners develop a deeper insight into the topic of leadership, offering the chance for personal and professional growth. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 10 RCHs (APA).

UPDATED 2024: Payroll is an essential part of any company, and without a carefully implemented structure, organizations could not function. This course explores the importance of meeting financial obligations to employees and other parties, taking into account benefits, health insurance policies and retirement funds to provide a helpful overview of a vital topic. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 3 PDCs (SHRM) and 3 CEUs (HRCI General Credits).

This course provides a thorough coverage of how to read and analyze financial statements as well as how the analysis can be organized to identify and assess a company’s value drivers. It begins with videos covering the balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows and the statement of shareholders’ equity. It then moves into the real world, focusing on Home Depot, its key performance measures, leading to a complete ratio analysis. Home Depot’s performance is then compared to that of Lowe’s Home Improvement in terms of the basic ratios, more much more importantly using an ROE - based model that highlights the companies’ value drivers. Course Type: Video. Worth 4 Technical CPE Credits (CPA/NASBA).