Master the art of financial modeling and company valuation. Learn to build integrated 3-statement models, perform DCF analysis, conduct comparable company analysis, analyze precedent transactions, and understand LBO mechanics. Bridge theory and practice with hands-on modeling exercises. Perfect for finance students, career changers, and professionals seeking to formalize their skills.
Financial modeling and valuation are among the most practical skills in finance, bridging raw accounting data and real investment decisions. This free intermediate course walks you through the full workflow: reading and analyzing financial statements as a foundation, then constructing an integrated 3-statement model that ties the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement together. From there you move into valuation methods used by analysts and investors every day, covering discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions analysis.
The course then introduces LBO modeling fundamentals, giving you a grounded understanding of how leveraged buyouts are structured and valued. A capstone valuation project ties all the techniques together so you finish with a concrete piece of work you can point to. Whether you are a finance or business student building your skill set, a professional looking to formalize knowledge you have picked up on the job, or someone switching into a finance-related role, the course is designed to be hands-on and results-oriented.
The course is completely free and requires no account to start. Completing the material and passing the final exam earns you a certificate of completion you can add to your LinkedIn profile or resume. No single textbook or classroom covers this combination of 3-statement modeling, DCF, comps, precedent transactions, and LBO mechanics in one place, making this a time-efficient way to build a genuinely useful financial modeling toolkit.
9 modules • 9 lessons
The course covers financial statement analysis, building an integrated 3-statement model, DCF valuation, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions analysis, and LBO modeling fundamentals. It closes with a capstone valuation project that applies all of these methods together.
Yes, the course is completely free and you can start without signing up. If you want to track your progress or earn a certificate of completion, you can create a free account at any point.
The course is rated intermediate, so a basic familiarity with how financial statements work (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement) will help you get more out of it. You do not need prior modeling experience, as the first module covers financial statement analysis specifically in the context of building models.
The course teaches three core valuation approaches: DCF (discounted cash flow) analysis, comparable company analysis using market multiples, and precedent transactions analysis based on historical deal data. LBO modeling fundamentals are also included as a fourth perspective on valuation.
Yes. Completing all modules and passing the final exam earns you a certificate of completion that you can share on LinkedIn or include on your resume to demonstrate your financial modeling and valuation skills.
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