Financial Modeling & Forecasting

Transform your data into insights with professional financial modeling. Learn to build dynamic models, project outcomes, and drive smarter decisions with confidence.

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3 hrs 4 mins

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34 Lessons

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5.0 NASBA CPE Credits

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Language: English

Master the art and science of financial modeling in this hands-on course designed for finance professionals. Whether you’re analyzing data, evaluating business scenarios, or performing valuations, this course provides the tools and techniques to create robust, dynamic, and error-proof financial models.

With step-by-step guidance, real-world examples, and industry best practices, you’ll gain the skills to confidently tackle any modeling challenge.

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In this course, you'll learn...

 ✅  Core principles of financial modeling, including dynamic, flexible, and error-proof design. 

 ✅  How to build fully integrated financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement). 

 ✅  Techniques for projecting revenue, expenses, and cash flows based on real-world assumptions. 

 ✅  Sensitivity and scenario analysis to evaluate business outcomes under different conditions. 

 ✅  Industry best practices for formatting, labeling, and designing models for clarity and accuracy. 

 ✅  Application of financial models for valuations, business planning, and strategic decision-making. 

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How you'll apply these skills...

  • Build financial models that support critical business decisions and planning. 
  • Conduct scenario analysis to assess risk and prepare for various business conditions. 
  • Perform valuations using robust and well-structured financial models. 
  • Impress stakeholders with professional, clear, and well-organized financial reports. 
  • Transition into more analytical finance roles where modeling is a core responsibility.
  • Use sensitivity analysis to identify key business drivers and optimize strategies.

Additional Info

📝  Format
      3-6 minute videos, 5 quizzes, and a final exam

🖥️  Field of Study
      Finance

💼  CPEs
      5.0

📋  Prerequisites
      You should have an intermediate knowledge of Excel (e.g. IF statements, VLOOKUP, COUNTIFS, etc.). If you are not comfortable with Excel, we recommend taking our Microsoft Excel Bootcamp.

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Maryn earned a BA in Economics from Wellesley College.

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