Contents
What is controlling?
- What is meant by controlling?
- How controlling works: The controlling control loop.
- Who does controlling?
- What controlling processes are there?
Organization of controlling in the company
- What specific tasks does the controller have?
- What requirements are placed on controllers?
- How is controlling organized?
Operational and strategic management
- Why are both needed and what is the difference?
- Overview of the tools for operational and strategic management.
The processes of operational controlling
- Operational planning and forecasting.
- Cost accounting.
- Reporting (management reporting).
Trends in corporate management
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
- You will receive a basic overview of the classification, tasks and areas of commercial controlling.
- You will learn comprehensive information about the role, tasks and requirements of controllers controllers.
- You will acquire basic knowledge of all the key instruments and levels of controlling.
- You will acquire methodological knowledge in controlling, which you will use to gain professional and personal confidence in your daily work as a controller .
With this training you will lay the foundation for a successful career in controlling.
Methods
Practical training, presentation, case studies, checklists, exchange of experience.
Recommended for
newcomers and assistants in controlling, controllers controllers, specialists from finance and accounting who want to gain a basic overview of controlling, as well as specialists from various corporate divisions who are looking for systematic controlling training.
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Attendees comments
"I particularly liked the fact that the content was explained well, so that even someone who is just starting out in controlling and doesn't have much experience or hasn't had anything to do with the topic yet can understand it."

"The theoretical principles were illustrated very well using practical examples."

"The topic was presented in an interesting and practical way."

"The speaker was able to respond well to the questions/interests of the participants and was enthusiastic about the topic."

"Speaker explains clearly and shows a high level of expertise."

"I liked the organization and content, especially the way it was taught."

"I liked the digital support for the course and the lecturer's professional expertise."

"I liked the exercises in the training and the good performance of the trainer."

"I particularly liked the trainer, who explained everything really well and was very personable. The examples from the business world really supported the knowledge."



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Start dates and details
Thursday, 26.06.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 27.06.2025
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.

Wednesday, 24.09.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 25.09.2025
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
Monday, 24.11.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 25.11.2025
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.

Thursday, 26.02.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 27.02.2026
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.