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Advanced Budgeting & Cost Management

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Advanced Budgeting & Cost Management

The Complete Course on Budget - Estimating, Budgeting & Cost Control

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
30 Mar - 03 Apr 2026 Milan $ 5,950
11 - 15 May 2026 Abu Dhabi $ 5,950
01 - 05 Jun 2026 Barcelona $ 5,950
20 - 24 Jul 2026 London $ 5,950
24 - 28 Aug 2026 Paris $ 5,950
19 - 23 Oct 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
09 - 13 Nov 2026 Paris $ 5,950
28 Dec - 01 Jan 2027 London $ 5,950
04 - 08 Jan 2027 London $ 5,950
18 - 22 Jan 2027 Istanbul $ 5,950
29 Mar - 02 Apr 2027 Milan $ 5,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
28 Dec - 01 Jan 2027 Online $ 3,950

Course Summary

This Advanced Budgeting & Cost Management training course provides participants with essential cost awareness and budgetary skills required to manage and control organisational resources in competitive environments. Participants explore how budgeting and cost analysis link directly with strategic objectives, performance measurement, and future planning initiatives. The training course emphasises accurate resource allocation, performance evaluation, and strategic cost control, enabling professionals to drive stronger decision-making and organisational outcomes. The Advanced Budgeting & Cost Management training course equips delegates with practical budgeting and costing frameworks that enhance performance while reducing unnecessary costs.

Skills & Competencies

From this Advanced Budgeting & Cost Management training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Budget formulation and control expertise
  • Cost analysis and classification proficiency
  • Strategic linkage of budgeting and performance
  • Forecasting and financial evaluation skills
  • Activity-based budgeting and cost management
  • Performance measurement and reporting capability

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Advanced Budgeting & Cost Management training course, you will learn to:

  • Understand costing and budgeting terminology used in business.
  • Implement a well-defined costing and budgeting process.
  • Determine full costs of outputs for goods and services.
  • Apply traditional and advanced budgeting techniques.
  • Link financial and operational processes for strategic execution.

How You Will Learn

Learning develops through a combination of structured lectures, interactive exercises, case examples, and practical applications tailored to budgeting and cost management environments. Participants explore real organisational scenarios to reinforce understanding of budgeting frameworks, cost analysis, and performance measurement techniques. Emphasis is placed on practical application and immediate workplace relevance for improved decision-making and cost control.

Who should Attend?

This training course is designed for professionals who need to strengthen their budgeting and cost management capabilities within organisational environments.

This Advanced Budgeting & Cost Management training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Budget and finance professionals
  • Management accountants
  • Business unit managers
  • Strategic planners
  • Analysts responsible for budgeting and cost control
Course Outline
Day 1

Introduction: The Relevance of Budgeting and Cost Management within Strategy Execution

This day introduces the role of budgeting and cost management in supporting strategic execution and organisational performance. Participants explore the link between strategic planning, accounting, and cost evaluation. The topics covered will include:   

  • The Link between Strategic Planning, Accounting, Budgeting and Cost Management
  • Why Budgeting and Costing are so important to your Company?
  • Financial & Management Accounting
  • Preparing Financial Statements & Cost Evaluation
  • Understand your Processes: Integrating Financial and Non-financial Aspects
  • Identify and Discuss the Key issues in terms of Budget / Costing for your own Organization
Day 2

The Budgeting Framework and its Role within the Management Process

This day focuses on establishing the budgeting framework, understanding the budget process, and preparing master and departmental budgets to enhance management effectiveness. The topics covered will include:

  • The Role & Types of Budgets within Management Accounting
  • The Budget Process
  • Preparing the Master Budget & Departmental Budgets
  • Preparing a Project/CAPEX Budget
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of Budgets & the Budget Process: The Critical issues for Success
  • Budgetary Control
Day 3

Cost Management for Budgeting Purposes

This day emphasises cost classification, cost-volume analysis, and forecasting techniques to support efficient budget planning and cost control. The topics covered will include:   

  • Cost Classification, Concepts and Terminology
  • Fixed vs. Variable Costs: The Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis Model
  • Contribution Margin Analysis
  • Estimating / Forecasting Costs
  • Calculating, Evaluating & Managing the Cost of:
    • Purchases
    • Manufacture
    • Inventory (IAS 2)
    • Working Capital
  • Improving Efficiency to Reduce Costs
Day 4

Traditional vs. Advanced Techniques in Cost-control

This day explores methods for refining costing systems, linking cost drivers with resource allocation, and introducing activity-based budgeting and cost management practices. The topics covered will include:   

  • Under-costing and Over-costing: The Consequences for Profitability
  • How to refine a Costing System?
  • Indirect vs. Direct costs: Traditional Cost Allocations Systems vs. Activity-Based Costing
  • Cost Drivers: Linking Resources, Activities and Management
  • Introducing Activity-Based Budgeting (ABB) and Management (ABM)
Day 5

Broadening the Performance Measurement Systems

This day focuses on expanding performance measurement systems using balanced scorecards, Six Sigma practices, and frameworks linking financial and non-financial perspectives for organisational excellence. The topics covered will include:   

  • Shortcomings of Traditional Approaches to Budgeting and Performance Measurement
  • Recent Best Practices: the Balanced Scorecard and Six-sigma
  • Financial Perspective and Customer Perspective
  • Internal Business Process Perspective and Learning & Growth Perspective
  • Developing and Adapting the Scorecard
  • Elkington’s Triple Bottom Line: Profit, People & Planet
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this training course in-house allows organisations to align budgeting and cost management principles with specific operational strategies, organisational priorities, and financial frameworks. Customisation enables targeted discussions of real internal budgeting challenges, enhancing relevance and impact for organisational stakeholders.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

Official Saudi Presence

Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

Flexible Delivery

Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Advanced Budgeting & Cost Management training course:

  • Better integration of budgeting with strategic objectives
  • Enhanced cost control and performance measurement capabilities
  • Improved financial decision-making confidence
  • Strengthened resource allocation and forecasting accuracy
  • Greater visibility of cost drivers and impacts
  • Sustainable budgeting practices supporting organisational goals
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What Our Clients Say

This training was relevant and put a practical outlook on budgeting and cost control. The instructor was very supportive and made the training interactive which helped us learn from each other.

- NABAFUMA JOAN NYANZI
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No. Saudi GLOMACS delivers courses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, including delivery across Europe and Asia. This allows organisations and professionals to access training both locally and abroad.

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Yes. Saudi GLOMACS designs and delivers bespoke in-house training tailored to organisational objectives, sector requirements, and workforce needs. Training can be delivered in Saudi Arabia or internationally, depending on requirements.

Yes, in-house and customised strategy training courses are available to support organisations seeking tailored strategic capability development. These courses can be aligned with your industry context, organisational challenges, and long-term strategic objectives.

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