Foundations of Decision-making in Finance

This module is designed for finance professionals seeking to deliver clear, compelling financial presentations with confidence. You will develop a strong understanding of decisionmaking across strategic, operational, and tactical levels, supported by cognitive frameworks such as adaptive thinking, intuition, and perspectiveseeking. Together, these capabilities will deepen your understanding of both the why and the how behind effective decisionmaking in finance.

Through this module, you'll gain an understanding of the hallmarks of effective decision-making including ethical alignment and personal integrity as well as being equipped to recognise and avoid common pitfalls in decision-making. This module will empower you to make confident and values-driven decisions and contribute to sustainable financial leadership.

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 new managers and finance leaders who want to make an impact.

Key topics

• The importance of effective decision-making in finance
• Strategic, operational and tactical decision-making
• Thinking styles in effective decision-making
• Ethical clarity and decision-making integrity

This module consists of one online course with a PDF learning manual. 

This module can be studied as part of the Effective Decision-making in Finance micro-credential course, designed to provide in-depth, flexible learning.

The Effective Decision-making in Finance course is made up of the following modules:

• Foundations of Decision-making in Finance (1 CPD hour)
• Decision-making Models in Finance (1 CPD hour)
• Analytical Tools to Support Decision-making (1 CPD hour)
• Mitigating Cognitive Bias in Decision-making (1 CPD hour)

If you have enrolled in the full micro-credential course, you will have access to the assessment. If you have enrolled in an individual module and would like to complete the assessment and gain a badge, you can purchase the assessment separately. 

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 Australias 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.