Finance Foundations for Business
Gain the confidence to “speak the language of finance.” In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to read and interpret income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports to make smarter business decisions. Through hands-on budgeting and resource-planning exercises, you’ll connect financial concepts directly to your role and organization. The session wraps with a practical project where you apply your new skills to a real initiative — showing how financial insight drives strategic impact.
Join us for our Next Session
UPCOMING SESSION: DATES & DETAILS
- Wednesday, February 17, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | In-person at DU
- Wednesday, February 24, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Online
Cost
$1,400 per participant
Discounts
A 15% discount is available for nonprofits, current or former military, government, DU alumni, Daniels corporate partners and three or more individuals from the same organization.
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Workshop Outcomes
Finance Foundations
BUILD FINANCIAL FLUENCY AND CONFIDENCE
Learn to use key financial terms in context, interpret simplified P&L and budget data, and understand how financial information connects to organizational performance.
STRENGTHEN FINANCE-BASED DECISION-MAKING SKILLS
Recognize how daily operational and leadership decisions impact financial outcomes, empowering you to make smarter, data-driven choices.
COMMUNICATE WITH FINANCIAL CREDIBILITY
Engage confidently in financial discussions, collaborate effectively with finance partners, and build your reputation as a financially informed leader.
Who Should Attend
This intensive is perfect for professionals who oversee people, projects, or budgets and want to build confidence in financial decision-making, including:
- Managers and Supervisors: Strengthen your ability to interpret financial data, manage budgets, and connect day-to-day decisions to business outcomes.
- Non-Financial Professionals: Gain the language and understanding of finance to engage confidently with leadership and finance teams.
- Individual Contributors and Project Leads: Learn to review and discuss financial statements with clarity, ask informed questions, and make smarter operational choices.
This program is not designed for finance executives or specialists who already create financial statements or lead strategic financial planning.
Meet Your Instructor: Mike Broker
Mike Broker, CFP®, MBA, is a Daniels Executive Education faculty member and Chief Strategy Officer at Trilogy Financial. A seasoned financial strategist, coach, and author of Fit Financial Approach, Mike combines his background as a Certified Personal Trainer with his expertise in wealth management to help leaders build both financial and personal strength.
A University of Denver MBA graduate and Make-A-Wish Colorado board member, Mike is passionate about empowering others to reach goals once thought out of reach. Featured in Forbes and 9News Denver, he brings an engaging, practical approach to teaching—connecting financial literacy, leadership, and long-term growth.
More Details
Are you a DU staff member looking to register for credit?: Visit our Registration for DU Staff page.
Tuition & Cost
$1,400
Discounts are available for nonprofits, current or former military, government, DU alumni, Daniels corporate partners and three or more individuals from the same organization. Visit the program non-credit (pay with credit card) registration page or contact us for more information.
Register for Credit
Eligible DU Staff can use their Tuition Waiver to participate in Executive Education workshops, gaining valuable knowledge and skills for a fraction of the workshop cost. Workshops must be taken for-credit, and to receive credit, you will need to complete a short assignment at the end of the workshop.
For more information about the Tuition Waiver or to see if you are eligible, please visit the DU HRIC Benefits Page.
If you have questions about applying your tuition waiver, please contact us at executive.education@du.edu.
Cancellation Policy
We understand that sometimes life throws curveballs-and plans change. If you're unable to attend your program, we offer flexible options to help you or your organization still benefit from the experience. Because our workshops are designed for small, high-impact cohorts, last-minute changes can be disruptive. Our policies aim to balance flexibility for you with the commitments we make to our faculty, facilitators, and fellow participants.
For questions, please contact us at executive.education@du.edu.
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