Getting Ready for Financial Mastery
Before diving into advanced financial modeling, let's make sure you have the right foundation. This preparation guide will help you assess your readiness and set yourself up for success in our comprehensive program starting September 2025.
Readiness Assessment
Financial modeling requires a solid foundation in both technical skills and analytical thinking. Before you begin, honestly evaluate yourself against these essential prerequisites. Don't worry if you're missing some elements – we'll guide you on how to bridge any gaps.
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Spreadsheet Proficiency: You should be comfortable with Excel formulas, basic functions like SUM, AVERAGE, and IF statements. We'll be building complex models, so navigating spreadsheets efficiently is crucial.
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Basic Accounting Knowledge: Understanding concepts like assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses will help you grasp why we structure models the way we do. You don't need to be an accountant, just familiar with fundamentals.
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Mathematical Comfort: We'll work with percentages, ratios, and growth calculations regularly. If you can calculate compound interest by hand, you're probably ready for what's ahead.
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Time Commitment: Our program requires 8-12 hours weekly for six months. Consider your current workload and personal commitments before starting this journey.
Your 90-Day Preparation Journey
Start preparing now for our September 2025 intake. This timeline helps you build the skills and mindset needed to excel in financial modeling.
Foundation Building Phase
Focus on strengthening your Excel skills and reviewing basic financial concepts. Practice creating simple models, work through online tutorials, and familiarize yourself with financial statements from companies you know well.
Skill Integration Phase
Start connecting different concepts together. Build practice models that combine multiple financial statements, experiment with scenario analysis, and begin thinking about how different variables affect business outcomes.
Pre-Program Preparation
Complete our pre-program assessment, set up your workspace with the necessary software, and review the welcome materials. This phase ensures you're technically and mentally prepared for day one.
Expert-Led Preparation Support
You don't have to prepare alone. Our lead instructor offers monthly preparation workshops for prospective students, covering everything from Excel fundamentals to financial statement analysis. These sessions help identify areas where you might need extra support.
Personalized Feedback
Submit practice exercises for individual review and targeted improvement suggestions.
Peer Learning Groups
Connect with other prospective students for study groups and skill-sharing sessions.