Description

Course Name: Certified Financial Consultant

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/M/CFC/V1

Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).

Objective: The Certified Financial Consultant course is designed to equip professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in financial management, enabling them to make strategic financial decisions that drive organizational growth. The program covers financial planning, budgeting, investment analysis, risk management, capital structure, cash flow management, and performance evaluation.

Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.

Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional  – International Certification and Assessment Body.

Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card (Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of the online assessment, the soft copy of your certificate will be sent to your registered email ID within 5 days.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1 (Financial Management Foundations): Role & responsibilities of a financial manager, Financial management objectives (profit vs value‑maximization), Time value of money (present value, future value, discounted cash flow), Risk and return trade‑off, Financial decision-making framework, Value creation and shareholder wealth

Module 2 (Financial Statement Analysis & Performance Measurement): Financial statement types and interpretation, Ratio analysis (liquidity, profitability, solvency, efficiency), Common-size and trend analysis, Cash flow statement analysis, Funds flow analysis, Performance metrics & financial KPIs

Module 3 (Capital Budgeting & Investment Decision Making): Estimating cash flows for projects, Evaluating capital investments (NPV, IRR, payback, profitability index), Risk in capital budgeting (sensitivity, scenario, decision trees), Real options and flexibility in investment, Capital rationing and resource allocation, Post‑investment review and monitoring

Module 4 (Capital Structure & Cost of Capital): Sources of financing (debt, equity, hybrid), Cost of capital concepts and calculation (WACC), Capital structure theories (trade-off, pecking order), Leverage analysis (financial, operating), Dividend policy and payout decisions, Impact of financing choices on risk and value

Module 5 (Working Capital & Treasury Management): Working capital components (receivables, inventory, payables), Cash management and forecasting, Treasury functions and liquidity planning, Short-term financing options, Credit policies and receivables management, Payables management and vendor financing

Module 6 (Financial Risk Management & Strategic Planning): Types of financial risk (market, credit, liquidity, operational), Risk measurement and modeling, Hedging strategies (derivatives, forwards, options), Strategic financial planning and forecasting, Budgeting and control (rolling forecasts, variance analysis), Governance, ethics & financial decision-making

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

Benefits of Certification:

🌍 1. Global Recognition & Credibility – Stand out worldwide with a certification that opens doors across borders. Trusted by employers, respected by institutions, and recognized in over 100 countries.

📜 2. Quality Assurance through ISO Certification – Certified to global ISO standards, our programs deliver excellence, consistency, and a benchmarked learning experience that speaks for itself.

💼 3. Career Advancement & Employability – Enhances your resume and increases chances of promotions or job offers.

🤝 4. Non-Profit Trust Factor – Certifications from non-profit organizations are mission-driven rather than profit-driven.

📚 5. Access to Verified Learning & Resources – Often includes e-books, mock tests, and online support without hidden costs.

🔍 6. Transparency & Online Verification – Certifications come with a unique Enrolment ID for easy online verification by employers and institutions.

⏳ 7. Lifetime or Long-Term Validity – Certifications usually have lifetime validity or long-term recognition, reducing the need for frequent renewals.