Financial Modeling and Valuation Course

Participants build end-to-end financial models from scratch - forecasting performance, valuing businesses, and presenting deal-ready outputs - in our Financial Modeling and Valuation Course.

Financial Modeling and Valuation Course Overview

The Financial Modeling and Valuation Course gives participants practical experience constructing and applying financial models to evaluate a company’s worth, guide investment decisions, or prepare for deal-making.

Developed by investment bankers, corporate finance professionals, and valuation experts, the course replicates the real-world pressure and structure of live modeling assignments. Participants start with raw company data and market inputs, build detailed integrated models, and produce defensible valuations using multiple methodologies.

Ideal for investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance courses, the course builds technical fluency, business judgment, and presentation readiness.

Financial Modeling and Valuation Course Concepts

Participants apply advanced concepts from corporate finance, accounting, and valuation, including:

Three-Statement Modeling: Building and linking income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
Forecasting Drivers: Revenue growth, margins, working capital, and capex assumptions
Valuation Techniques: DCF (discounted cash flow), precedent transactions, and public comparables
WACC and Terminal Value: Calculating discount rates and perpetuity/growth exit methods
Sensitivity and Scenario Analysis: Testing key drivers and downside cases
Model Accuracy and Integrity: Circularity, audit checks, and dynamic formula design
Executive Summaries: Creating board-level outputs from detailed financial work

Gameflow

What Participants Do

In this course, participants take on the role of analysts at an advisory or investment firm. Over multiple rounds, they:

Receive a company’s historical financials and qualitative background
Identify key performance drivers and build a fully integrated financial model
Select and apply relevant valuation methods (DCF, comps, transactions)
Perform sensitivity analysis and calculate valuation ranges
Create investment memos, board decks, or client-ready valuation summaries
Defend modeling logic and valuation conclusions to simulated stakeholders

What Participants Learn

The course builds technical mastery and decision-making confidence. Participants learn how to:

Translate financial statements into dynamic forecasting tools
Think critically about business assumptions and valuation logic
Choose appropriate methodologies for different types of companies or deals
Structure clear, audit-proof models used in real investment settings
Communicate complex models in a concise, strategic format
Understand the expectations of investors, clients, and senior executives

Why This Financial Modeling and Valuation Course Works

Financial modeling is a foundational skill in finance - but too often, it’s taught in fragments. This course delivers the end-to-end experience, connecting technical modeling with strategic insight.

By mirroring real analyst workflows, it teaches not just Excel proficiency, but also client-facing thinking: how to defend your work, focus on what matters, and deliver clarity under time pressure. The course is adaptable for undergraduate, MBA, and professional course programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do participants need Excel modeling experience? Basic spreadsheet fluency is recommended. The course includes guided steps and audit tools for newer users, but is challenging enough for advanced participants too.
Is this course technical or strategic? Both. participants build detailed models and use them to form business conclusions and investment recommendations.
What company types are included? The default course uses a mid-market operating business with real-world complexity. Other sectors (e.g., SaaS, manufacturing, retail) are available upon request.
Can participants use different valuation approaches? Yes. They can apply DCF, trading comps, and precedent transactions and are encouraged to triangulate valuation outcomes.
How long does the course take? 6 - 8 hours for a full build, with optional extensions for deeper reporting, investor pitches, or presentation rounds.
Is it better for individuals or teams? Both formats work well. Teams can split model building, memo drafting, and valuation defense roles to mimic real-world team workflows.
How is performance evaluated? Assessment includes technical accuracy, valuation rationale, model structure, and communication clarity - both written and verbal.
Does the course include pitch presentations? Yes. Participants deliver summary presentations or memos justifying their valuation, which are evaluated for clarity, realism, and insight.
Are there error-checks or audit tools? Yes. Built-in features help participants debug formulas, check linkages, and ensure output consistency.
Can instructors customize scenarios or assumptions? Absolutely. Instructors can choose company types, set custom scenarios (e.g. IPO, M&A, growth capital), and adjust inputs for different participants levels.