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CPD short courses
The courses are created by subject matter experts, and built in a format to make sure that the training is engaging and educational, ensuring that you take away knowledge and skills that are going to be valuable to accountants and finance professionals in their day-to-day roles.
CPD short courses
The courses are created by subject matter experts, and built in a format to make sure that the training is engaging and educational, ensuring that you take away knowledge and skills that are going to be valuable to accountants and finance professionals in their day-to-day roles.
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ICAEW GenAI Accelerator Programme
The programme consists of 8 courses with bitesize modules, each focusing on a critical aspect of GenAI in finance.
ICAEW GenAI Accelerator Programme
The programme consists of 8 courses with bitesize modules, each focusing on a critical aspect of GenAI in finance.
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Excel Series Module 1: Speeding up the basics
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This course concentrates on simple ways to speed up your use of Excel including covering some important Excel settings and options and a range of keyboard shortcuts. We will also introduce some slightly more advanced features that will help you move on to the next level of the ICAEW Spreadsheet Competency Framework.
Excel Series Module 2: Good formula foundations
Learning some simple formula techniques can make it quicker to enter and copy formulas and can also ensure that you use the minimum possible number of different formulas promoting accuracy and making it easier to check and review a spreadsheet.
Excel Series Module 3: Efficient formatting and introduction to other charts and graphics
We look at formatting and see how formatting can make your spreadsheets clearer and more impactful. We examine the use of Excel styles to make formatting more efficient and more consistent, and we also introduce conditional formatting and the use of charts to present data.
Excel Series Module 4: Features that go beyond the general user level
This step of the Excel series starts to move beyond the General User level of the ICAEW Spreadsheet Competency Framework towards the Creator level.
Excel Series Module 5: More advanced formulas and functions and protecting your spreadsheets
This step of the Excel six pack covers key topics in the Creator level of the ICAEW Spreadsheet Competency Framework.
Excel Series Module 6: Using data and knowing if and when to use macros
To finish the entire set of course steps, you will learn some important techniques for dealing with common spreadsheet problems as well as helping to avoid them in the first place.
Fundamentals of GenAI
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Get started with confidence. Lay the groundwork for confident AI adoption in your finance role. This course explains how large language models work, where they fit into the finance workflow, and why they’re different from traditional automation.
GenAI Implementation and Change Management
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Make AI adoption a reality - not just a strategy. This course walks you through the practical steps of rolling out GenAI tools in your organisation.
GenAI in Business Strategy & Risk Management
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Use AI to think more strategically. This course shows how finance leaders can use GenAI to support long-term planning, evaluate investment risks, and enhance portfolio decisions.
GenAI in Corporate Governance & Assurance
- Coming soon in Q2 2026
Strengthen oversight and accountability with the power of AI. This course is designed for CFOs, audit committee members, and finance leaders who want to embed GenAI into governance and assurance frameworks.
GenAI in Corporate Reporting and Tax Compliance
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Simplify the complexity of compliance. This course shows how AI tools can review disclosures, detect errors, and flag missing or misclassified items across IFRS standards, tax filings, and ESG reports.
GenAI in Financial Operations and Decision-Making
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Streamline your core financial operations with GenAI. This course shows how to use AI to automate routine tasks such as invoice processing, budget preparation, and cash flow management.