Financial Modeling Essentials: From Spreadsheet to Decision
Structure a transparent financial model. Connect revenue, costs, and cash flow. Learn through short, focused lessons and practical exercises you can revisit at your own pace.
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This course includes
- ▷ 2h 43m on-demand video
- ↓ Downloadable resources
- ▣ Access on mobile and TV
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- ✧ Certificate of completion
What you’ll learn
- ✓Structure a transparent financial model
- ✓Connect revenue, costs, and cash flow
- ✓Run sensitivity and scenario analysis
- ✓Present a decision with clear assumptions
Who this course is for
Curious professionals and independent learners who want a structured introduction to this topic. Bring a computer, time for practice, and a willingness to revisit the exercises. No advanced subject knowledge is assumed.
Short lessons introduce one idea at a time. Each module gives you an opportunity to apply it before moving on. Certificates recognize course completion and are not academic degrees or professional licenses.
Course curriculum
6 modules · 18 lessons · 2h 43m total
01Model architecture3 lessons · 21 min+
- ▷Define the business question6:00
- ▷Separate inputs and outputs7:00
- ▷Build consistent timelines8:00
02Revenue drivers3 lessons · 24 min+
- ▷Volume and price assumptions7:00
- ▷Recurring revenue schedules8:00
- ▷Test growth scenarios9:00
03Cost structure3 lessons · 27 min+
- ▷Fixed and variable costs8:00
- ▷Staffing and operating expenses9:00
- ▷Calculate contribution margin10:00
04Cash flow3 lessons · 30 min+
- ▷Working capital basics9:00
- ▷Capital expenditure schedules10:00
- ▷Build a cash bridge11:00
05Scenario analysis3 lessons · 33 min+
- ▷Base and downside cases10:00
- ▷Sensitivity tables11:00
- ▷Check model integrity12:00
06Decision presentation3 lessons · 28 min+
- ▷Create a summary dashboard11:00
- ▷Explain uncertainty12:00
- ▷Present your recommendation5:00
Meet your instructor
Daniel makes financial decisions easier to understand through structured models, clear assumptions, and practical examples. His teaching connects everyday money habits with the analytical tools used in corporate finance.
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