Financial Modeling Course

Week 1: Introduction to Financial Modeling

• Overview: Welcome to Week 1 of our Financial Modeling short course! In this introductory week, we will explore the fundamental concepts of financial modeling and its significance in the world of finance and business decision-making. Financial modeling is the process of creating a mathematical representation of a company's financial situation and performance. It plays a crucial role in forecasting future financial outcomes, assessing investment opportunities, and making informed business decisions.

Week 2: Financial Statements and Analysis

• Overview: Welcome to Week 2 of our Financial Modeling short course! In this week, we will focus on understanding and interpreting financial statements. Financial statements, including the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement, provide critical insights into a company's financial health and performance.

Week 3: Forecasting Techniques and Projections

• Overview: Welcome to Week 3 of our Financial Modeling short course! In this week, we will dive into forecasting techniques and projections, an essential aspect of financial modeling. Forecasting helps businesses anticipate future financial outcomes and make well-informed decisions.

Week 4: Valuation Techniques

• Overview: Welcome to Week 4 of our Financial Modeling short course! In this week, we will delve into valuation techniques used to determine the worth of a company or investment.

Week 5: Financial Modeling Best Practices

• Overview: Welcome to Week 5 of our Financial Modeling short course! In this week, we will focus on financial modeling best practices to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and transparency in your models.
• Sensitivity Analysis Sensitivity analysis involves testing a financial model under different input assumptions to assess its sensitivity to changes. We will perform one-variable and two-variable sensitivity analysis to understand the model's response to various scenarios.

Week 6: Project Finance Modeling:

• Project finance modeling is a financial analysis technique used to assess the feasibility and financial viability of large-scale projects, such as infrastructure development, energy projects, and public-private partnerships. It involves creating comprehensive financial models to evaluate the project's cash flows, financial risks, and potential returns on investment. The primary goal of project finance modeling is to determine whether the project is financially feasible and to identify the optimal financing structure.

Week 7 Mergers and Acquisitions (M/A) Modeling

Week 8 Financial Modeling in Excel