What is the CAPM Certification?

The Leading Professional Credential for Accounts Payable Managers

A Certified Accounts Payable Manager is a Finance Professional with extensive knowledge of operational financial processes and manages the Accounts Payable function and or team who are responsible for onboarding and paying vendors who provide goods and services to their business. The CAPM designation demonstrates a high level of competency and knowledge in leading and effective management of an Accounts Payable function.

Whether you are an experienced Accounts Payable or wider Finance professional, the Accounts Payable Manager course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to progress your career in finance leadership and management.

What will you gain from CAPM certification?

  • Certified Accounts Payable Manager status and CAPM designation

  • Enhanced Leadership and Management skills

  • Understanding the principles of motivation to develop high performance teams

  • How to effectively conduct staff appraisals

  • An understanding of KPI's for Accounts Payable teams

Why should you consider CAPM?

The CAPM certification and designation is widely respected in USA, Canada, Europe and UK and is the first choice for finance professionals who want to succeed in the management of Accounts Payable functions and teams.

Through the nine-chapter CAPM® program, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the practical, management and leadership aspects of managing Accounts Payable functions and learn how to embed the best solutions to a modern businesses facing a range of risks, performance, and compliance challenges. The CAPM® designation will not only expand the quality and breadth of your management and leadership abilities but will elevate your professional credentials as a Certified Accounts Payable Manager and help advance your career.

Who should take CAPM?

Individuals either currently working within a finance role (Accounts Payable or wider finance operations) or those looking to gain the knowledge and skills to begin a career in finance.

Typically CAPM students job titles include

Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk / Team Leader or Manager

Finance Operations Manager / Director

P2P Manager / Specialist / Consultant

Head of Shared Services

Please note this is not an exhaustive list and is a sample. Download the course guide to learn more.

How to Obtain the CAPM Credential

3 Simple Steps

  • Online Course

    Complete the Accounts Payable Manager online and on-demand course.

  • Exam Preparation

    Use the study material, practice questions, live and recorded classes to prepare for the final exam.

  • Exam

    When you’ve completed the course you can take the relevant exam at your convenience, online within the IFOL Academy.

Accounts Payable Manager Course curriculum

  • 1

    Course Introduction

    • Welcome To The CAPM Course

    • Join the IFOL global community

    • About You and Your Career Goals

    • It's Time To Begin
  • 2

    Leading and Motivating The Accounts Payable Team

    • Module Overview

    • Module Focus and Objectives

    • Leadership Styles, Skills and Attributes

    • Motivating The Team

    • The Change Process and Management

    • Change Management Masterclass (37 mins)

    • Team Building and Collaboration

    • Team Building Masterclass (29 mins)

    • Coaching The Team
  • 3

    Managing for High Performance

    • Module Overview

    • Module Focus and Objectives

    • Effective Management

    • SMART

    • Challenging Actions

    • Process Change and Improvement
  • 4

    Developing Staff

    • Module Overview

    • Module Focus and Objectives

    • Developing Your Staff

    • Coaching and Learning For Teams

    • Staff Performance Reviews

    • Recruitment and Onboarding Staff

    • Team Development Mindset

    • Coaching and Developing Team Members Masterclass (40 mins)
  • 5

    Presenting to Business Stakeholders

    • Module Overview

    • Module Focus and Objectives

    • Introduction to Presenting

    • Preparing Your Presentation

    • Delivery of Your Presentation

    • The Power of Your Voice

    • Presenting with Impact Masterclass (41 mins)
  • 6

    KPIs, Reporting and Audits

    • Module Overview

    • Module Focus and Objectives

    • Understanding KPIs

    • KPIs for Accounts Payable Performance

    • KPIs, Reporting and Benchmarking for Motivation

    • Accounts Payable Working with Audit

    • What to expect in a Finance Audit (41 mins)
  • 7

    Customer Service and Complaints Handling

    • Module Overview

    • Customer Service and Complaints handling

    • Complaints Handling Process

    • Complaints Guide

    • Understanding and Resolving Complaints

    • Customer Service and Complaints Handling Masterclass (28 mins)
  • 8

    Project Management and Implementing Software for Accounts Payable

    • Module Overview

    • Module Focus and Objectives

    • Project Management Principles

    • Masterclass: How to Keep Your Project On Track and Rescue a Failing Project

    • Sourcing and Implementing New Software
  • 9

    Budgetary Responsibility and Spend Control

    • Module Overview

    • Module Focus and Objectives

    • Budgetary Control

    • Spend Management Control
  • 10

    Exam

    • Exam Prep Guidance

    • Starting The Exam

    • Exam

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