- Basic variance analysis
- Reading financial reports
- Monday evenings, 6-8pm
- Online with live sessions
- Beginner-friendly pace
Budget Analysis Training Starting September 2025
We're opening enrollment for autumn intake. These courses help people understand financial deviation patterns and make better business decisions. Not a quick fix—just practical skills you can actually use.
Questions People Usually Ask
We organised these by where you are in the decision process. Start wherever makes sense for you.
Before Enrolling
Getting Started
- Do I need accounting experience to join?
- What's the time commitment each week?
- Can I work full-time while studying?
- How much does the program cost?
- Are there payment plans available?
During Program
While You're Learning
- How do I access course materials?
- What if I miss a session?
- Can I get extra help with concepts?
- How are assessments structured?
- Is there a community forum?
After Completion
Moving Forward
- What certificate do I receive?
- How can I apply these skills at work?
- Do you offer advanced courses?
- Can I come back to review materials?
- Is there an alumni network?
Ongoing Support
Continuing Education
- Do you update course content?
- Can I retake modules later?
- Are there industry meetups?
- How do I stay current with methods?
- Do you offer refresher workshops?
What You'll Learn vs. What We Won't Teach
Honest about what's included and what isn't. This helps you decide if it's right for you.
Core Skills Covered
- Reading and interpreting variance reports
- Spotting patterns in budget deviations
- Building simple forecast models
- Presenting findings to non-finance teams
- Using spreadsheet tools efficiently
- Asking better questions about numbers
Out of Scope
- Complex accounting software training
- Tax preparation and compliance
- Investment portfolio management
- Advanced statistical modeling
- Programming or automation tools
- Industry-specific regulations
Three Course Options
Different lengths and depths depending on what you need. All starting September through November 2025.
Foundations
6 weeks | Sept 8 - Oct 20Practical Analysis
10 weeks | Sept 15 - Nov 24- Deeper analytical methods
- Real case studies
- Tuesday/Thursday, 7-9pm
- Includes group projects
- More hands-on practice
Advanced Methods
14 weeks | Oct 6 - Jan 12- Complex deviation scenarios
- Strategic forecasting
- Wednesday evenings, 6:30-9pm
- Individual capstone project
- Requires prior experience
Meet Your Instructor
Taught by someone who's actually done this work in real businesses for years.
Callum Einarsson
Financial Analysis EducatorI've spent twelve years working with businesses that struggled to understand their budget variances. Most had the data but couldn't make sense of it. That's what led me to teaching—helping people turn numbers into decisions they can actually act on.
Before moving into education, I worked with mid-sized manufacturing companies across Western Australia. Saw a lot of spreadsheets that told interesting stories once you knew how to read them. Now I help others develop that same skill.