This course is part of CPA Australia’s flexible micro-credential suite. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of best-practice techniques and approaches in leading your finance team.
Description
About Leadership and Team Management in Finance
Strong leadership and effective team management are essential skills in today’s finance industry. Whether guiding teams through complex projects, navigating diverse team dynamics, or motivating professionals to perform at their best, finance leaders must balance strategic vision with practical management techniques. The ability to inspire, support, and align teams directly impacts performance, collaboration, and career progression—helping professionals build trust, resilience, and long-term success.
This course provides a practical foundation in leadership and team management tailored for finance professionals. You’ll explore leadership approaches, team development, performance management, and motivational strategies through real-world applications and industry-relevant examples. With interactive activities, case studies, and tools designed for finance contexts, you’ll learn how to lead with confidence, foster collaboration, and manage performance effectively—equipping you to drive stronger outcomes for your team, your organisation, and your career.
Included modules:
- Leadership Approaches in Finance
- Team Dynamics in Finance
- Performance Management in Finance
- Motivating your Finance Team
This course consists of four online modules with a PDF learning manual for each and one stand-alone assessment.
If you have enrolled in the full micro-credential course, you will have access to the assessment.
The assessment will be subject to security measures such as identification verification and webcam monitoring. Please ensure you read the Assessment and security policy and system requirements prior to making your purchase.
About CPA Australia Micro-Credentials
CPA Australia’s Micro-Credentials are based on technical and non-technical competencies and align to our Accounting and Finance Capability Framework. Our partner, Credly, will provide you with a digital badge on successful completion of the assessment. Your digital badge allows you to demonstrate your capability and achievement, and can be placed on your LinkedIn profile, digital CV or email signature.
Flexible learning options:
- Micro-credential (6 CPD hours): Purchase the full micro-credential (which includes all four modules), complete the assessment and earn a digital badge.
- Individual modules: Choose to purchase modules individually, allowing you to focus on the specific areas and capabilities that interest you.
Learning objectives
- Apply leadership approaches to effectively manage, motivate and evaluate team performance.
- Utilise performance management skills to set strategic goals.
- Prepare meaningful feedback, foster open communication and measure team effectiveness.
