Digital Skills

The world of accountancy is changing at a rapid pace, and so are the skills that finance professionals require. Our practical and hands-on courses, led by our digital finance experts, are always evolving to reflect the latest changes in digital finance technologies. These courses, whilst delivering the key messages and key facts/approaches, give the opportunity to undertake workshop-based case studies and activities to apply learning to real-world examples and individuals’ own roles and organisations, both individually and in groups. Value is created in a shared learning experience which includes goal setting and opportunity for reflection on current and future practices.

Digital Skills

The world of accountancy is changing at a rapid pace, and so are the skills that finance professionals require. Our practical and hands-on courses, led by our digital finance experts, are always evolving to reflect the latest changes in digital finance technologies. These courses, whilst delivering the key messages and key facts/approaches, give the opportunity to undertake workshop-based case studies and activities to apply learning to real-world examples and individuals’ own roles and organisations, both individually and in groups. Value is created in a shared learning experience which includes goal setting and opportunity for reflection on current and future practices.

Leveraging Data & Analytics: Getting Started with Power BI for Effective Decision Making

8th & 15th October 2025 – 09:30-12:30
£495 + VAT

Key learning objectives and course contents: whether you are creating reports for your team or your clients, in this two-part online live programme you will learn the essentials from importing and transforming data to designing interactive reports and sharing them with stakeholders. Our course is tailored specifically for accounting and finance professionals to equip you with the skills to leverage Power BI effectively in your role.

Don’t yet have Microsoft Power BI? You can download the Desktop version for free, which is sufficient for this course.

CPD hours: This course is eligible for 5 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including compliance with the new regulations set by ICAEW, effective from 1 November 2023.

Maximum class size: secure your spot on this course as soon as possible, as there is a maximum capacity of 15 participants, allowing you the opportunity for tailored personalised training.


Leveraging Data & Analytics: Mastering Data Transformation with Power Query

Key learning objectives: discover how to automate routine processes such as month-end reporting, saving days each time the task is repeated.

Key course contents: this two-part online live programme provides the core Excel skills, including Tables, Power Query and Charts, for finance professionals to manage information, convert information into data and build reports and dashboards which can be updated through automation.

Not used Power Query before? Power Query is available in Excel via Get Data in the Data Ribbon.

CPD hours: this course is eligible for 5 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including compliance with the new regulations set by ICAEW effective from 1st November 2023.

Maximum class size: secure your spot on this course as soon as possible, as there is a maximum capacity of 15 participants, allowing you the opportunity for tailored personalised training.

To watch a demo of Power Query watch the video below:


“In 2020, Power Query users estimated they saved from 22 to 89 working days per year (average 76 days)”

Source: datachant.com


Navigating Digital Transformation and the Future of Work

Key learning objectives and course contents: develop an essential understanding of digital transformation in this non-technical half-day course, including the use of automation, machine learning and artificial intelligence, and data visualisation. Use this knowledge to adapt to rapid technological change, embrace the future of work, and guide teams through digital transformation to ensure organisational resilience and agility.

CPD hours: this course is eligible for 2.5 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including compliance with the new regulations set by ICAEW effective from 1st November 2023.

Maximum class size: secure your spot on this course as soon as possible, as there is a maximum capacity of 15 participants, allowing you the opportunity for tailored personalised training.


Mastering the New Normal: Digital Skills and Strategies for Successful Managers

Key learning objectives and course contents: understand the skills, mindset and roles required to overcome the barriers and pain points to digital transformation in this non-technical half-day course. Build essential digital skills and adopt effective strategies to excel in remote or hybrid work environments, leveraging technology to enhance team performance, collaboration, and overall organisational success.

CPD hours: this course is eligible for 2.5 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including compliance with the new regulations set by ICAEW effective from 1st November 2023.

Maximum class size: secure your spot on this course as soon as possible, as there is a maximum capacity of 15 participants, allowing you the opportunity for tailored personalised training.


Hot Topics and Management Essentials Workshops

Click the buttons below to find out more about our Hot Topics and Management Essentials workshops – and how they can support you and your team


Want to learn more about our digital, leadership and management training?

Contact our Client Relationship Manager, Angie Heaney:

📱 07376 448725 or 01603 293075
📧 angieheaney@fi.co.uk
📅 Book a call with Angie
📄 Download our Workshop Timetable – Check out our upcoming sessions covering digital, leadership and management topics.


How to book

To make a booking, please click here to download our booking form and return the completed form to Angie Heaney angieheaney@fi.co.uk.


Digital, Leadership and Management Events 

Are you interested in developing your knowledge? First Intuition host FREE bite-size Digital, Leadership and Management sessions. Each session features guest panellists from companies to discuss hot topics in technology for accounting and finance and leadership and management.

This is a great opportunity to learn from our expert tutors on the topics your company is facing today, as well as hearing first-hand how companies have successfully adjusted and implemented changes in response to the rapidly evolving field of accountancy.

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