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Structured learning journeys designed for different roles and experience levels. Master financial modeling at your own pace.

10 learning pathsโ€ข56 total modules
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Financial Modeling Fundamentals

beginner

Core concepts that underpin all financial models. Start here if you're new to financial modeling.

2-3 hours6 modulesAll Users

What You'll Learn

Understand why financial models exist and who uses them
Apply time value of money concepts
Recognize how financial statements link together
Structure drivers and assumptions properly
Build audit-ready models from day one
Complete in the app with progress trackingStart Learning
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Valuation Models

intermediate

Master the three pillars of valuation: DCF, Comparable Companies, and LBO. Used in M&A, equity research, and strategic planning.

4-5 hours6 modulesAll Users

What You'll Learn

Know when to use DCF vs. Comps vs. LBO
Build and interpret a full DCF model
Select and apply appropriate multiples
Understand financial sponsor return mechanics
Triangulate across methodologies for defensible valuations

Prerequisites

learn-fundamentals
Complete in the app with progress trackingStart Learning
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Financial Statement Analysis

intermediate

Analyze income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows. Extract insights from financial data.

3 hours6 modulesAll Users

What You'll Learn

Read and interpret all three financial statements
Calculate and interpret key financial ratios
Understand how changes flow through statements
Identify red flags and strengths in financials
Compare companies using standardized metrics

Prerequisites

learn-fundamentals
Complete in the app with progress trackingStart Learning
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Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis

intermediate

Stress-test models under different conditions. Quantify uncertainty and present ranges.

2 hours6 modulesAll Users

What You'll Learn

Understand why ranges beat point estimates
Build one-way and two-way sensitivity tables
Construct coherent bull/base/bear scenarios
Identify the assumptions that matter most
Present uncertainty professionally

Prerequisites

learn-fundamentals
Complete in the app with progress trackingStart Learning
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Decision & Risk Interpretation

advanced

Turn model outputs into actionable decisions. Understand risk and governance.

2 hours6 modulesAll Users

What You'll Learn

Distinguish between model outputs and decisions
Identify which results are robust vs. assumption-sensitive
Apply a risk assessment framework
Understand governance and approval workflows
Communicate uncertainty effectively to stakeholders

Prerequisites

learn-scenarios
Complete in the app with progress trackingStart Learning
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Master DCF Valuation

intermediate

Complete guide to building and analyzing Discounted Cash Flow models.

2-3 hours6 modulesAll Users

What You'll Learn

Build a complete DCF model from scratch
Calculate WACC using CAPM methodology
Understand terminal value approaches
Perform sensitivity analysis on key drivers
Present valuation ranges with confidence
Complete in the app with progress trackingStart Learning
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LBO Modeling for Private Equity

advanced

Learn to build leveraged buyout models for PE transactions.

4-5 hours6 modulespe-associate

What You'll Learn

Structure leveraged transactions
Build multi-tranche debt schedules
Calculate IRR and MOIC returns
Perform entry/exit multiple sensitivity
Evaluate debt capacity and covenants

Prerequisites

learn-dcf
Complete in the app with progress trackingStart Learning
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FP&A Essentials

beginner

Master budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for FP&A professionals.

2 hours5 modulesfp&a-analyst

What You'll Learn

Build annual budgets aligned to strategy
Create rolling forecasts with driver-based logic
Perform variance analysis with actionable insights
Build integrated 3-statement models
Present financial analysis to stakeholders
Complete in the app with progress trackingStart Learning
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VC Modeling Basics

intermediate

Learn startup valuation and cap table modeling for venture investors.

2-3 hours5 modulesvc-partner

What You'll Learn

Calculate pre/post-money valuations
Build and maintain cap tables
Model option pool dilution
Analyze exit waterfall scenarios
Evaluate term sheet economics
Complete in the app with progress trackingStart Learning
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Board-Ready Valuation

advanced

Executive-level valuation frameworks for CFOs and board presentations.

1.5 hours4 modulescfo

What You'll Learn

Establish valuation governance frameworks
Present valuation ranges with appropriate context
Defend assumptions to boards and auditors
Understand fairness opinion requirements

Prerequisites

learn-dcf
Complete in the app with progress trackingStart Learning

How Learning Paths Work

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2

Learn Interactively

Work through modules with explanations and examples

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Practice in Models

Apply concepts directly in real financial models

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Track Progress

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