Telco technical

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Corporate Finance

non-finance professionals, engineers
available worldwide
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Who Should Attend?

This training is designed for non-finance telecom professionals, engineers and main specialists who work in the area of network performance, such as radio network planning, building, construction, maintenance, monitoring and technical evaluation, being an active “point of contact” for the Finance division of a company (i.e. for strategy, budgeting or business case purposes). This course is useful for IT/Technology management representatives, especially those with matrix responsibility for company processes with regards to the achievement of defined finance results—it gives them a practice-oriented “toolset” to help them make wise business decisions. The course is particularly beneficial for Telco professionals who deal with finance daily and want to have perfect understanding of company finance processes.


Course Scope

  1. Finance Basics.
    • Scope and role of the finance organisation in a (Telco) Company.
    • Strategy and Business Processes within the finance organisation.
    • Basic and most commonly used finance terms and definitions.
    • Proper understanding of finance principles.
  2. Company’s financial information sources.
    • The most important documents for an Accountant and Financial Controller.
    • How to use the different types of financial data for company purposes.
    • BS, P&L and CF: not only for finance experts.
    • Why it is so important for a (Telco) Company to have a positive cash flow?
  3. Strategic financial management.
    • Relationship between investments and finance decisions.
    • Creation of wealth and finance decisions.
    • Capital budgeting.
    • Investment profitability analysis.
    • Net Present Value (NPV).
    • Return of Investment (ROI) with minimal risk.
    • Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC).
  4. Steering of a company’s finance development.
    • Budgeting process: objectives, constraints and deviation.
    • Scope of finance, cost and CAPEX planning.
    • IT/Technology and Finance matrix organization within the reporting process.
    • Impact of technology on company budget.
    • Toolsets and measures for better company performance – everyone is invited.
  5. “Toys for technology boys”.
    • Present value and payback period.
    • Investment profitability analysis: different methods - one scope.
    • “New machine” – one time or multiplied expenses?
    • Working capital ratio and fixed asset turnover.
    • Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM).
    • Common language with finance divisions regarding investment strategy.

 

Course Objectives

This course gives the financial background of accounting / controlling business processes and activities from the perspective of Telco Management. It concentrates not only on finance terms and definitions, but also on practice. It helps IT/Technology experts to understand the role of finance within an organisation, as well as to acquire the skills needed for active design of company finance processes.


Pre-requisites

Background in Management and Telco is beneficial. The course assumes basic familiarity with cost, investment categories and processes of Telco Operators. Any kind of knowledge related to business case evaluation, profitability calculation or return on investment analysis will be an additional asset, but is not necessary.


Training Structure

Three-day session divided into logical components according to the training agenda.


Methodology

Instructor-led course. Presentation, practical examples, and guided discussion.

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Professional, high-quality trainer.

Mr. Gagik Shatveryan, Vivacell

Excellent, knowledgeable trainer, open to communication.

Mr. Dmitrii Kropotov, Tele2 Russia

The course exceeded my expectations. Hats off!

Mr. Adnan Syed, Mobily

I received a lot of useful information which I use in my work every day.

Ms. Viktoriya Gusarova, Beeline RU

Excellent methodology of teaching. Simple and easy to understand training.

Mr. Arben Shabani, PTK Kosovo

Very well organized training programmes.

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Overwhelming knowledge and expertise. Interactive and enjoyable learning.

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I can proudly recommend these courses for others as well.

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A good approach to a complex problem.

Ms. Horia Catrinoiu, Vodafone RO

Trainer adapted to the expectations of the audience.

Mr. Antoine Blanchet, Monaco Telecom

Experienced trainer. Excellent descriptions.

Mr. Ahmad Doar, Mobily, KSA

Seminar entirely for Telecommunication operators. A lot of issues covered.

Ms. Pinelopi Tragoudara, Vodafone GR

Excellent knowledge from the trainer.

Ms. Catherine Barman, Swisscom

Very clear explanations.

Ms. Tatyana Krasyuk, Life Ukraine

Trainer was able to answer practical questions.

Mr. Daniel Krolikowski, Play Poland

Highly professional trainer with lots of practical experience. Friendly and open.

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Perfect course.

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Experienced trainer. Real cases with references to recommendations.

Mr. David Curkan, T-Mobile Croatia

The training exceeded my expectations.

Ms. Irida Gjashta, AMC Albania

Course covers all important issues and presents relevant examples.

Mr. Mohamed Kamel, Vodafone Egypt

Everyone gets individual attention from the trainer.

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Excellent course and instructor.

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This course will be very useful in my daily work.

Mr. Leopoldino Ferreira, Unitel Angola

Great teacher with deep knowledge and experience.

Mr. Philippe Wrzecionek, TATA

Good logical structure of the course and explanation.

Ms. Elena Shevtsova, Beeline, KZ

Deep and detailed topic analysis.

Mr. Mohamed Sabry, Vodafone Egypt

Trainers have passion to teach & impart knowledge.

Mr. Kanchan Chitrakar, Ncell Nepal

The whole course was very valuable.

Mr. Sayyid Ali, Dhiraagu Maldives

Excellent exercises!

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I feel like the trainer is the best professor and mentor one can have.

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Trainer understands local market experience.

Mr. Andrew Sweetman, Wataniya

A lot of useful materials and knowledge.

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Mr. Andrew Sweetman, Wataniya

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I am very impressed with the trainer's knowledge and experience.

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Mr. Philipp Korostelev, Beeline Moscow

Trainer is open for comments and discussion.

Ms. Natalya Nerubenko, Life Ukraine

More than excellent course!

Ms. Inessa Mijiferjyan, Vivacell

Good direct connection between course material and real problems.

Mr. Alex Konstantopoulos, Cosmote, GR

Very effective training methods.

Ms. Erjona Xhemali, AMC Albania

Really practical and very fruitful training.

Mr. Niroj Raya, NCell Nepal

Training was above expectations!

Mr. Ariel Haxhiu, Eagle Mobile, AL

The course covers all the impacted areas.

Ms. Gratia Scanteie, Vodafone, RO

Good class notes and great examples.

Mr. Ghaffar Masood, Mobilink Pakistan

Many different people from different operators can share their problems and ideas.

Mr. Omar El-Fiky, Vodafone Egypt

The trainer is capable of answering all my questions.

Ms. Ana Gheorghe, Vodafone RO

Amazing, more than excellent, audience-oriented trainer.

Mr. Evgeniy Dmitriev, Astelit Ukraine

Regardless of technology I received theoretical and practical answers.

Mr. Kosta Pribić, T-Mobile Croatia

Unique training covering the most important areas of my work.