25–27 November 2026 in Pretoria and 27–29 January 2027 in Johannesburg (classroom), with Live Online on the same dates. Venue details are sent with your booking confirmation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dates, fees, formats, certificates and booking for the AI-Driven Intelligent Budgeting, Financial Reporting and Cost Optimization.
R17 248.85 per delegate excl. VAT for the classroom course and R14 999 per delegate excl. VAT for Live Online. The classroom fee includes documentation, lunch and refreshments. Group discounts apply from three delegates. Airport transfers (R1 350 return per person) and accommodation (R2 150 per night incl. breakfast) can be arranged on request.
Finance managers, budget managers, management accountants, financial controllers, CFOs and finance executives, cost accountants, business analysts, operations and project managers, internal auditors, public sector finance and budget officers, and procurement and SCM professionals involved in cost control.
No. The course starts with an introduction to AI in finance and works with familiar tools such as Excel, Power BI and AI assistants. No programming is required.
Live Online delegates join the same instructor-led programme in a live virtual classroom on the same dates, with digital materials and the ICL Certificate of Completion.
Practical techniques for AI-supported budgeting, forecasting and reporting, dashboard and variance-analysis approaches, a view of the risks and controls, and a 90-day AI finance action plan for your own team.
Yes. Classroom fees include the course presentation, printed and digital materials, lunch and refreshments on every day. Accommodation and travel are not included.
After you register, ICL sends an invoice (or a pro-forma for your purchase order). Fees are payable on booking unless an approved purchase order has been provided, by EFT in South African Rand or US Dollars. Banking details are on the registration page.
Yes. Request a quotation and ICL will send a quotation or pro-forma invoice, usually within one working day.
Yes. Delegates booked on the same session and invoice receive 10% off for 3–5 delegates and 15% off for 6–9 delegates. Groups of 10 or more can request a custom quotation or an in-house course.
Cancel in writing to training@za-icl.com at least 14 days before the course for a refund or credit note. After that, a 25% administration fee applies, but you can send a colleague in your place or move to a later session at no charge, subject to ICL's approval.
Yes. Delegates who attend the whole course receive the ICL Certificate of Completion on the final day. Missing three or more sessions means the certificate cannot be issued.
Yes. ICL can deliver the course in-house at your venue or online, on dates that suit you, and tailor examples to your organisation. Request an in-house proposal.