Financial Modelling for Microfinance Programs Training Course

Introduction

The Financial Modelling for Microfinance Programs Training Course is tailored to equip professionals with the skills to design, build, and analyze financial models that support effective decision-making in the microfinance sector. By mastering financial modelling techniques, participants will learn how to forecast financial performance, assess risks, evaluate investments, and develop strategies that enhance sustainability and growth. This course combines practical tools with industry best practices to strengthen institutional planning and resource allocation.

Participants will gain hands-on experience in developing models for loan portfolios, cash flow projections, profitability analysis, and capital structure optimization. The program emphasizes the application of spreadsheet modeling, scenario analysis, and sensitivity testing to real-world microfinance operations. By the end of the training, learners will be able to create dynamic and adaptable financial models that support strategic, operational, and regulatory needs in microfinance institutions.

Duration: 10 Days

Target Audience:

  • Finance managers and officers in microfinance institutions
  • Chief financial officers and senior executives
  • Risk and portfolio managers
  • Credit managers and analysts
  • Branch and operations managers
  • Microfinance consultants and advisors
  • Development finance practitioners
  • Internal auditors and compliance officers
  • Researchers and academicians in finance
  • Policy makers and regulators in financial services

Course Objectives:

  1. Understand the principles and applications of financial modelling in microfinance
  2. Build and analyze financial models using spreadsheets
  3. Develop loan portfolio and cash flow projection models
  4. Apply scenario and sensitivity analysis in financial planning
  5. Assess profitability and sustainability using financial models
  6. Incorporate risk management into financial models
  7. Use models for capital structure and funding decisions
  8. Strengthen institutional planning with robust financial forecasts
  9. Apply best practices for data accuracy and reporting
  10. Design dynamic and adaptable financial models for long-term use

Course Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Financial Modelling

  • Importance of financial modelling in microfinance
  • Key concepts and applications
  • Characteristics of effective models
  • Linking models to decision-making
  • Common challenges and solutions

Module 2: Spreadsheet Skills for Financial Modelling

  • Spreadsheet design principles
  • Using formulas and functions
  • Error-checking and validation
  • Structuring financial models
  • Best practices in model formatting

Module 3: Building Loan Portfolio Models

  • Loan portfolio characteristics
  • Forecasting loan disbursements and repayments
  • Measuring portfolio performance
  • Incorporating delinquency and default rates
  • Practical loan portfolio modelling

Module 4: Cash Flow Forecasting Models

  • Importance of cash flow projections
  • Developing cash inflow and outflow models
  • Short-term and long-term forecasting
  • Liquidity management tools
  • Stress testing cash flows

Module 5: Profitability and Sustainability Models

  • Linking revenues and costs in models
  • Building income and expense projections
  • Assessing profitability ratios
  • Incorporating social performance goals
  • Financial sustainability analysis

Module 6: Scenario and Sensitivity Analysis

  • Introduction to scenario planning
  • Sensitivity testing techniques
  • Building what-if scenarios
  • Risk-adjusted performance modeling
  • Practical exercises in sensitivity analysis

Module 7: Capital Structure Modelling

  • Debt vs equity considerations
  • Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
  • Leverage and risk impacts
  • Funding diversification strategies
  • Scenario-based capital structure models

Module 8: Risk Management Models

  • Identifying key risks in microfinance
  • Credit risk modeling techniques
  • Liquidity and market risk models
  • Operational risk assessment
  • Integrating risk into financial models

Module 9: Asset-Liability Management Models

  • Matching assets and liabilities
  • Interest rate risk modeling
  • Maturity gap analysis
  • ALM decision-making tools
  • Stress testing ALM strategies

Module 10: Budgeting and Forecasting Models

  • Linking budgets to financial models
  • Forecasting revenues and costs
  • Variance analysis integration
  • Monitoring financial performance
  • Strategic budgetary planning

Module 11: Valuation Models in Microfinance

  • Methods of institutional valuation
  • Discounted cash flow models
  • Multiples and comparative approaches
  • Social and financial value integration
  • Case studies on MFI valuation

Module 12: Regulatory and Compliance Modelling

  • Incorporating regulatory requirements
  • Capital adequacy models
  • Risk-weighted asset calculations
  • Stress testing for compliance
  • Monitoring regulatory changes

Module 13: Technology in Financial Modelling

  • Digital tools for financial analysis
  • Data visualization in financial models
  • Automating financial projections
  • Integrating big data and analytics
  • Enhancing decision-making with technology

Module 14: Governance and Financial Modelling

  • Role of governance in financial planning
  • Reporting standards and model transparency
  • Board and management use of models
  • Accountability through financial projections
  • Building trust with stakeholders

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport Pick Up is provided by the institute. Accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

For More Details call: +254-114-087-180

 

 

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