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Overview
About Driving Productivity and Efficiency in Finance
This micro credential is designed for finance professionals who want to take a practical, end to end approach to improving productivity and efficiency across their role, team, and organisation. Across four integrated modules, you will explore how productivity is shaped by systems, workflows, technology, regulation, and organisational culture. The learning experience combines interactive content, expert videos, applied activities, and realworld case studies that reflect contemporary finance environments and challenges.
Throughout the course, youll build the skills to identify inefficiencies, analyse workflows and costs, and apply practical tools and technology solutions including data analytics and AI to work more effectively. You will also learn how to overcome resistance to change, foster a positive and efficiency focused culture, and design and communicate clear productivity roadmaps that engage key stakeholders. By the end of the micro credential, youll be equipped to enhance day to day performance, lead meaningful and sustainable improvements, and strengthen your impact and strategic value as a finance professional.
Featuring videos, examples and real-world application provided by industry experts to embed the learning and bring the content to life, you will gain the requisite tools and techniques that are key for managers and finance leaders who want to make an impact.
Included modules:
- Foundations of Productivity and Efficiency in Finance (1.5 CPD hours)
- Drivers of Productivity and Efficiency in Finance (1.5 CPD hours)
- Tools and Systems to Support Productivity and Efficiency (1.5 CPD hours)
- Leading Productivity and Efficiency in Finance (1.5 CPD hours)
This micro-credential consists of four online modules with a PDF learning manual for each as well as a separate assessment.
If you have enrolled in the full micro-credential course, you will have access to the assessment.
The assessment will be subject to security measures such as identification verification and webcam monitoring. Please ensure you read the Assessment and security policy and system requirements prior to making your purchase.
About CPA Australia Micro-Credentials
CPA Australia's Micro-Credentials are based on technical and non-technical competencies and align to our Accounting and Finance Capability Framework. Our partner, Credly, will provide you with a digital badge on successful completion of the assessment. Your digital badge allows you to demonstrate your capability and achievement, and can be placed on your LinkedIn profile, digital CV or email signature.
Flexible learning options:
- Micro-credential (6 CPD hours): Purchase the full micro-credential (which includes all four modules), complete the assessment and earn a digital badge.
- Individual modules: Choose to purchase modules individually, allowing you to focus on the specific areas and capabilities that interest you.
What you'll learn
- Identify the causes of poor productivity and efficiency by scanning processes, ways of thinking, and systems that limit workplace efficiency
- Analyse organisational systems, tools, and culture to drive continuous improvements that facilitate cultural change, challenge existing ways of working, foster efficiency and improve productivity and performance
Who is this for ?
This micro‑credential is suited to finance professionals, managers, and team leaders who want to improve productivity and efficiency by strengthening decision‑making, optimising workflows and systems, leveraging technology and AI, and leading sustainable change initiatives across their organisation.
