What is the Accounts Payable Manager (CAPM) Certification?

The Leading Professional Credential in the UK for Accounts Payable Professionals

The Accounts Payable Manager certification (CAPM) course is the managerial level of the CAPP programme. 

No matter your experience, the CAPM course will enhance your knowledge and skills, enabling you to progress your career in as an Accounts Payable Leader.


Who is this course designed for?

Ambitious individuals either currently working within a Team Lead, Supervisory or Management role.

Typical CAPM enrolee job titles include:

Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger Clerk Specialist, Leader, Supervisor, Manager

Finance Assistant / Finance Operations Manager / Financial Controller and many more


Employment Benefits of Becoming a CAPM

As the field’s leading designation, the CAPP is the key indication of candidates with proven ability and experience. To earn it, you must not only complete the online study programme but also pass two challenging and rigorous exams. Employers globally recognise this and in many cases require their Accounts Payable team members to hold either CAPS, CAPM or CAPP certifications.




Develop the practical AP Management skills and knowledge to boost your career

Accounts Payable is a challenging area of finance which requires a complex skillset to be successful

  • Leadership and Management techniques and strategies

  • Successfully manage customers and stakeholders expectations

  • Project Management and Systems Implementation skills

  • Process Review, Analysis and Re-design

  • Reporting, Budgeting and Financial Management

How to obtain the CAPM professional credential

In 3 simple steps

  • Online Study

    Complete the Accounts Payable Manager online study programme.

  • Exam Preparation

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

  • Take The Exam

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

Accounts Payable Manager Certification

On-demand and self paced course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome to the CAPM Course

    • Join the IFOL global community

    • Study Guide

    • About You and Your Career Goals
  • 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 (40 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

    • Masterclass: What to expect in a Finance Audit
  • 7

    Customer Service and Complaints Handling

    • Module Overview

    • Customer Service and Complaints handling

    • Complaints Handling Process

    • Complaints Guide

    • Understanding and Resolving Complaints

    • Customer Services 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

    Regulation, VAT and Fraud Risk

    • Module Overview

    • Module Focus and Objectives

    • Regulations, AML, UKSOX and Sanctions

    • VAT Management

    • Fraud Awareness and Prevention
  • 11

    Exam

    • Exam Prep Guidance

    • Starting The Exam

    • CAPM Exam

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