Microfin is a sophisticated tool, developed with Microsoft Excel, designed to assist MFIs with the development of detailed financial projections and budgets to complement their Business Plan, and to assist in the challenge of making the right decisions necessary to achieve institutional objectives. Microfin is used by more than 3,000 microfinance professionals in more than 100 countries in the world.

Why Business Planning with Microfin?

This five-day course is designed for experienced Microfin users who wish to deepen their understanding of the software and learn how to use it effectively in complex real-world situations. This course is designed to be highly participatory, with a large amount of hands-on time working in groups of two at a computer, applying the software to a detailed case study.

Key features of the course include:

• The Business Planning Framework
• The Strategic Planning Process
• Operational Planning and Financial modelling

SAM faculty for this course are certified trainers by the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP).

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