School proprietors and managers are constantly faced with the challenge of inadequate finances to run and grow their schools. Coupled with this, are the increasing cases of financial malpractices in schools, misalignment between goals of school owners and managers and poor accountability at different levels (school to parents; teachers to school leadership; school leadership to owners etc.). The ‘Finance for Private School Owners and Managers’ course is tailor-made for existing and potential school owners, managers, and administrators. The course is designed to provide participants with practical insights and tools relevant for effective and efficient financial management in schools. The course is structured in two (2) parts. Part 1 focuses on establishing the case for effective financial management in schools as well as the tools and techniques for effective financial management in schools.