The Financial Modeling Professional Certificate is an intensive, hands-on program designed to equip finance professionals, analysts, and business leaders with real-world modeling techniques used by top global firms. Participants will learn how to build, structure, and analyze financial models that drive strategic business decisions. Delivered in collaboration with the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF), this program combines practical Excel mastery with advanced valuation and forecasting methods. Graduates will gain the confidence to project financial statements, perform scenario analysis, and value companies using professional modeling standards applied across global financial institutions.
Course Highlights
Duration
25 hours
Location
Online
Tuition
750 USD
Schedule
Twice per week
Instructors
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Industry Facts and Statistics
$0 billion
The global financial modeling industry is projected to exceed $4 billion by 2028, driven by data-centric decision-making
0% higher salaries
Professionals proficient in financial modeling earn 20–25% higher salaries on average compared to peers
% of CFOs
say Excel-based financial modeling remains the most used tool in corporate finance
Course Outcome
1
Build accurate, dynamic financial models using advanced Excel functions and formulas.
2
Project and link financial statements, including income, balance sheet, and cash flow models.
3
Perform valuation using discounted cash flow (DCF), adjusted present value (APV), and multiples methods.
4
Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to test assumptions and assess financial risk.
Who Should Take
This Course
Financial analysts and corporate finance professionals.
Accountants and auditors seeking analytical and modeling expertise.
Investment bankers and M&A professionals.
Business managers, consultants, and entrepreneurs making data-driven decisions.
Topics Covered
Advanced Excel for Financial Modeling
Learn tips, shortcuts, and logical functions to build professional-grade models efficiently.
Financial Modeling Fundamentals
Master best practices in projection, valuation modeling, and pro-forma financial statements.
Basic Valuation Techniques
Apply M&A modeling, debt capacity analysis, and sensitivity testing to real-world case studies.
Valuation Approaches and Applications
Conduct valuations using DCF, CAPM, transaction multiples, and accrual accounting models.
Special Valuation Issues & Desk-Ready Skills
Tackle advanced valuation cases involving stock options, repurchases, and growth rate modeling while developing presentation-ready financial reports.
Affiliation and Certification
This course is affiliated with the New York Institute of Finance, and participants will receive dual Associate Diplomas upon finishing the course.
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