Financial Modeling Foundations
Who is this course for
Finance & Accounting Professionals: Enhance financial analysis skills with hands-on modeling techniques used in corporate finance and investment banking.
Investment Bankers & Portfolio Managers: Learn how to build valuation and M&A models to make data-driven investment decisions.
Business Analysts & Consultants: Develop practical Excel modeling skills to evaluate business performance and forecast financial outcomes.
Course Overview
Financial modeling is a crucial skill for professionals in corporate finance, investment banking, and portfolio management. This course provides a structured approach to building financial models in Microsoft Excel, covering essential concepts such as financial statement models, DCF valuation, M&A analysis, and buyout models. Professor Michael McDonald ensures learners gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience through exercises and downloadable resources.
By the end of this course, you'll have the confidence to create and analyze financial models that help businesses assess risks, forecast performance, and make strategic decisions. Whether you're a finance professional or an aspiring analyst, this course will enhance your ability to interpret data and build reliable models for financial decision-making.
What You'll Learn
- Hands-on experience building financial models using Microsoft Excel.
- Practical exercises with downloadable files to apply key concepts.
- Expert guidance from finance professor Michael McDonald.
- In-depth coverage of DCF, M&A, and buyout models.
- Industry-relevant techniques used in corporate finance and investment banking.
