This free online course will study the role of financial modelling in guiding business decision-making and planning.

This free online course studies the role of financial modelling in decision-making and business planning. You will clearly understand the use of modelling for business planning. We define financial modelling, helping you know how to create your own model correctly. Explore the business process and the starting point. You will learn the key features and the benefits of using financial modelling. The course will also cover a business example, providing you with specific information about how to create a financial model. Furthermore, you will analyse the uses of MS Excel to create various models like the customer acquisition model.

Furthermore, we teach you to identify the revenue and cost models. Examine the correct management of using product and labour cost models. Next, we demonstrate how to properly model the capital investments incorporated in the financial model. What is a capital investment model? How can I use a business plan, financial statements or models to find investors? We will demonstrate the benefits of using the model to receive financial investments. You will analyse the cost of sale in the financial model and learn how to properly create a labour cost and balance sheet model. Lastly, the course will explain how to correct errors in the financial model you created.

This course will give you a better understanding of financial modelling in guiding decision-making and business planning. In addition, you will receive clear and precise methods as a means to apply them in your working field. This course is excellent for those in the financial sector or anyone working in investment banking, equity research, corporate development, financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and accounting.