Controlling Express

Basic knowledge ─ Instruments ─ Trends

This training is held in German.
This online training course provides you with important basics of modern controlling. You will receive a compact overview of the tasks, objectives and organization of controlling as well as an introduction to the operational instruments and their use. Learn how to set up and expand a controlling system step by step and in which direction modern controlling is developing. Exercises, checklists and the opportunity to exchange experiences with colleagues from other companies and the lecturer will support you in applying these in your practice.
Module 1: Self-study phase
approx. 1.5 hours
Learning unit 1 - Fundamentals and organization of controlling
Module 2: Webinar
approx. 1 hour
Requirements for controllers, from strategy to budget
Module 3: Self-study phase
approx. 1.5 hours
Unit 2 - Strategic controlling, investment controlling, cost accounting
Module 4: Webinar
approx. 2 hours
Balanced scorecard, challenges for investment controlling, contribution margin accounting
Module 5: Self-study phase
approx. 1.5 hours
Unit 3 - Budgeting, profitability and liquidity planning
Module 6: Webinar
approx. 2.5 hours
Modern budgeting, profitability and liquidity management
Module 7: Self-study phase
approx. 1.5 hours
Unit 4 - Key figures, reporting, steps for setting up a controlling system
Module 8: Webinar
approx. 2 hours
Correct reporting, risk and value-oriented controlling, sustainability controlling, practical case

Contents

Introduction to controlling

  • Controlling as a process of management by objectives.
  • controller as a partner partner: tasks and role.
  • The controlling loop.
  • Organization of controlling.
  • An overview of the components of a controlling system.

Success potential at a glance

  • From strategy to operational planning of the cost center.
  • Starting points for strategic controlling.
  • Balanced Scorecard: How strategies become target-oriented measures.

Integrated corporate planning

  • Profitability and liquidity
  • Investment controlling at a glance.

Cost accounting as the basis for well-founded decisions

  • Sub-areas and systems of cost accounting at a glance.
  • Calculation with surcharges and hourly rates.
  • Contribution margin accounting as a decision-making and management tool.

Planning and securing liquidity

  • Financial planning and management.
  • Working Capital Management.

Budgeting

  • The role of controllers in planning and budgeting.
  • Traditional versus modern budgeting.

The right mix of key figures

  • Important key figures for planning and control, including cash flow, profitability, liquidity, gearing and EVA.
  • ROI key figure system.

Reporting as a controlling task

  • Gathering data - reporting information.
  • Recipient-oriented design and presentation of reports.

Current trends in controlling

  • Risk-oriented controlling.
  • Value-oriented controlling.
  • Sustainability controlling.

Tips for setting up and expanding a successful controlling system

Learning environment

In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this qualification measure after you have registered.

Your benefit

  • The combination of online training and digital learning units allows you to learn in a flexible, compact and practical way.
  • You will learn from a competent expert about the current state of decision and management-oriented controlling knowledge.
  • You will see how you can set up and expand a target-oriented controlling system step by step.
  • You will recognize how you can secure the profitability and liquidity of your company in the short and long term.
  • You improve your ability to argue and act as a controller and manager.
  • Benefit from the cross-company and cross-industry exchange of experience with colleagues from other companies and the lecturer.

Methods

A well-thought-out mix of content, methods and support is essential for learning success, especially in online learning. The modern blended learning concept of our online training is precisely tailored to this self-learning situation.

Exciting trainer input, webinars, interactive discussions, examples and case studies from business practice, exercises, group work in small groups and reflections make learning easier for you.

Recommended for

  • controllers controllers and controlling assistants who are looking for a systematic, well-founded and practical controlling education.
  • controllers who want to complete their controlling knowledge.
  • Managers and specialists from other functional areas who want to work with controllers "at eye level".

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Further recommendations for "Controlling Express"

Attendees comments

"I particularly liked the interactive learning units and the related webinar content. The lecturer explains things clearly and uses good examples. Very good and understandable seminars, after which you can quickly implement what you have learned."

Selina Herrmann
TENTE ROLLEN GmbH

"I liked the knowledge transfer, the 'refreshing' demeanor of the trainer, the competence of the trainer, the provision of the documents and the information system."

Magdalena Andres-Voth
SMA Solar Technology AG
"Very well structured learning environment. Small groups with a good mix of listening and participation. The Controlling Express module has a good mix of self-study and webinar. The alternation facilitates learning progress. The lecturer, Mr. Fischbach, does a great job. He conveys the knowledge very well, with clear examples. He responds to questions and the teaching materials are very detailed. The group as a whole was also very friendly, so it was a lot of fun and very useful."
Markus Peziak
Mobilfunkinfrastrukturgesellschaft mbH

Seminar evaluation for "Controlling Express"

4.7 from 5
with 39 ratings
training content:
4.6
Content comprehensibility:
4.9
Practical relevance:
4.4
Trainer expertise:
5
Participant orientation:
5
Method variety:
4.8
Joint online training
Booking number
31605
€ 1.290,- plus VAT
4 self-learning p ...
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11.09.2025
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Modules
4 self-study phases (approx. 6 hours), 4 live webinars (approx. 7.5 hours)
Limited number of participants
Webinar
Requirements for controllers, from strategy to budget
Date
11.09.2025
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Start 09:00 am, end approx. 10:00 am
Webinar
Balanced scorecard, challenges for investment controlling, contribution margin accounting
Date
18.09.2025
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Start 09:00 am, end approx. 11:00 am
Webinar
Modern budgeting, profitability and liquidity management
Date
26.09.2025
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Start 09:00 am, end approx. 11:30 am
Webinar
Correct reporting, risk and value-oriented controlling, sustainability controlling, practical case
Date
02.10.2025
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Start 09:00 am, end approx. 11:00 am
Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
20.11.2025
Live online
Booking number: 31605
€ 1.290,- plus VAT.
€ 1,535.10 incl. VAT.
Course
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Technical notes
We use various software to conduct our online events.
Modules
4 self-study phases (approx. 6 hours), 4 live webinars (approx. 7.5 hours)
Limited number of participants
Webinar
Requirements for controllers, from strategy to budget
Date
20.11.2025
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 09:00 am, end approx. 10:00 am
Webinar
Balanced scorecard, challenges for investment controlling, contribution margin accounting
Date
27.11.2025
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 09:00 am, end approx. 11:00 am
Webinar
Modern budgeting, profitability and liquidity management
Date
04.12.2025
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Schedule
Start 09:00 am, end approx. 11:30 am
Webinar
Correct reporting, risk and value-oriented controlling, sustainability controlling, practical case
Date
11.12.2025
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 09:00 am, end approx. 11:00 am
Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
05.03.2026
Live online
Booking number: 31605
€ 1.290,- plus VAT.
€ 1,535.10 incl. VAT.
Course
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Technical notes
We use various software to conduct our online events.
Modules
4 self-study phases (approx. 6 hours), 4 live webinars (approx. 7.5 hours)
Limited number of participants
Webinar
Requirements for controllers, from strategy to budget
Date
05.03.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 09:00 am, end approx. 10:00 am
Webinar
Balanced scorecard, challenges for investment controlling, contribution margin accounting
Date
12.03.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 09:00 am, end approx. 11:00 am
Webinar
Modern budgeting, profitability and liquidity management
Date
19.03.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 09:00 am, end approx. 11:30 am
Webinar
Correct reporting, risk and value-oriented controlling, sustainability controlling, practical case
Date
26.03.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 09:00 am, end approx. 11:00 am
Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
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Booking number: 31605
€ 1.290,- plus VAT.
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Details
4 self-study phases (approx. 6 hours), 4 live webinars (approx. 7.5 hours)
Limited number of participants
Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
Booking number: 31605
€ 1.290,- plus VAT.
€ 1,535.10 incl. VAT.
Details
4 self-study phases (approx. 6 hours), 4 live webinars (approx. 7.5 hours)
Limited number of participants
Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
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