Board Finance & Runway Narrative
A leader-level finance course focused on board communication, scenario envelopes, runway governance, and decision framing under uncertainty.
Course story
Task: Deliver a board-ready finance narrative that links numbers to explicit decisions and triggers.
Viktor is the economics analyst facing the course challenge.
Nova helps translate signals into clear decisions and next steps.
You join the team to solve the course problem together.
Course content
Module 1
Mission 1: Board Signal Alignment
Problem: Viktor must define the single board-level signal for this cycle.
Outcome: Board finance memo (1 page)
Mission 2: Scenario Envelope
Problem: Viktor must produce a scenario envelope with explicit assumptions.
Outcome: Board finance memo (1 page)
Mission 3: Runway Trigger Tree
Problem: Viktor must define runway triggers and action branches.
Outcome: Board finance memo (1 page)
Module 2
Mission 4: Capital Allocation Tradeoff
Problem: Viktor must choose one allocation tradeoff and defend expected impact.
Outcome: Board finance memo (1 page)
Mission 5: Hiring Pace Guardrails
Problem: Viktor must set hiring guardrails with trigger-based adjustments.
Outcome: Board finance memo (1 page)
Mission 6: Margin Improvement Plan
Problem: Viktor must rank margin levers with feasibility and downside risk.
Outcome: Board finance memo (1 page)
Module 3
Mission 7: Investor Narrative Draft
Problem: Viktor must draft an investor narrative with one ask and evidence.
Outcome: Board finance memo (1 page)
Mission 8: Board Q&A Risk Prep
Problem: Viktor must prepare risk responses tied to data and fallback actions.
Outcome: Board finance memo (1 page)
Mission 9: Board Memo Final
Problem: Viktor must deliver a final memo with decision ask and review rhythm.
Outcome: Board finance memo (1 page)
PreviewCourse questions
Quick answers about access, pacing, and certificates.
What will I learn in this course?
A leader-level finance course focused on board communication, scenario envelopes, runway governance, and decision framing under uncertainty.
How long does it take to finish?
Most learners complete this course in about 5 hours of focused work.
Is this course free?
Create a free account to start learning. Premium adds unlimited mentor help, free certificates, and premium resources.
Who is this course for?
Designed for leader learners focused on finance, board, runway, scenario-planning.
Do I get a certificate?
Premium and Teams include free certificates after you complete the course. Starter learners can purchase a per-course certificate upgrade upon completion.