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Financial Modeling & Valuation with Excel Specialization

Build Financial Models and Valuation Skills. Master Excel, accounting, and valuation to analyze and forecast business performance

Instructor: EDUCBA

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5 course series

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Beginner level

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4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Apply Excel tools and advanced functions to manage, analyze, and visualize financial data.
Interpret financial statements and construct models to forecast company performance.
Perform corporate valuation using DCF, relative multiples, and real-world case studies.

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Specialization - 5 course series

This Specialization provides a complete pathway to mastering financial modeling and valuation using Microsoft Excel. Learners will start with Excel fundamentals and advanced analytics before building a strong foundation in accounting. The program then progresses into applied financial modeling with Apple Inc. as a case study, and advanced valuation methods including DCF and relative valuation. By the end, learners will confidently analyze financial statements, forecast performance, and value companies using industry-standard frameworks, making them job-ready for careers in finance, consulting, and investment banking.

Applied Learning Project

Throughout the Specialization, learners will apply their skills through practical, hands-on projects. These include building interactive Excel dashboards, analyzing financial statements from global corporations, developing a full financial model for Apple Inc., and performing valuation exercises using DCF and multiples. Projects simulate real-world finance scenarios, allowing learners to solve authentic business challenges with data-driven insights.

Master Microsoft Excel: Apply, Analyze & Visualize Data

Course 111 hours

What you'll learn

Apply core Excel operations, formulas, and logical functions for data management.
Analyze datasets with PivotTables and troubleshoot errors effectively.
Visualize insights using charts and present data with professional formatting.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Excel Formulas

Category: Microsoft Excel

Category: Pivot Tables And Charts

Category: Spreadsheet Software

Category: Data Visualization

Category: Productivity Software

Category: Business Reporting

Category: Data Management

Category: Computer Literacy

Master Excel Advanced Functions and Analytics

Course 215 hours

What you'll learn

Apply advanced Excel functions, dynamic formulas, and robust data validation.
Build dashboards, forecast scenarios, and analyze large datasets with PivotTables.
Visualize insights with Solver, Goal Seek, Slicers, and modern chart types.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Excel Formulas

Category: Dashboard

Category: Data Visualization

Category: Predictive Modeling

Category: Financial Modeling

Category: Data Entry

Category: Forecasting

Category: Data Management

Category: Data Validation

Category: Microsoft Excel

Category: Data Integrity

Category: Data Security

Category: Data Analysis

Master Accounting Fundamentals: Analyze, Interpret & Apply

Course 314 hours

What you'll learn

Explain the purpose of income, balance, and cash flow statements.
Apply accounting principles to analyze revenue, margins, equity, and liquidity.
Interpret real company statements to evaluate performance and decisions.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Financial Analysis

Category: Standard Accounting Practices

Category: Financial Accounting

Category: Gross Profit

Category: Income Statement

Category: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Category: Accrual Accounting

Category: Cash Flows

Category: Revenue Recognition

Apple Inc Financial Modeling: Analyze & Forecast

Course 413 hours

What you'll learn

Analyze Apple’s financials, forecast revenues, and evaluate costs with accuracy.
Apply DCF, WACC, and sensitivity analysis to build valuation models.
Differentiate FCFF vs. FCFE and estimate share prices for investment decisions.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Risk Analysis

Category: Balance Sheet

Category: Working Capital

Category: Cash Flows

Category: Income Statement

Category: Accounts Receivable

Category: Capital Expenditure

Category: Business Valuation

Corporate Valuation - DCF and Relative Valuation

Course 56 hours

What you'll learn

This course equips learners with the analytical tools and valuation frameworks used in modern corporate finance to estimate a company's worth. Designed for finance professionals, analysts, and advanced business students, the course blends theoretical concepts with practical modeling strategies to enable valuation from both intrinsic and relative perspectives.

Through structured video lessons and graded assessments, learners will explain valuation fundamentals, apply the Dividend Discount Model (DDM) for intrinsic valuation, and construct detailed Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) models by forecasting financials and calculating free cash flows. The course further guides learners to analyze enterprise and equity value distinctions, evaluate sector-specific valuation multiples like PE, PBV, and PCF, and compare the advantages and limitations of each approach. By the end of the course, learners will be able to assess a firm's financial worth using industry-relevant valuation methods, justify assumptions used in model construction, and interpret valuation outputs with confidence and clarity.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Business Valuation

Category: Corporate Finance

Category: Cash Flows

Category: Investment Banking

Category: Financial Statement Analysis

Category: Financial Analysis

Category: Equities

Category: Financial Modeling

Category: Financial Forecasting

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Frequently asked questions

The Specialization can typically be completed within 22 to 26 weeks by dedicating 3–4 hours per week. This flexible schedule allows learners to progress at a steady pace while balancing other professional and academic commitments. The duration ensures ample time to develop Excel proficiency, master accounting principles, and apply financial modeling and valuation techniques through hands-on projects. By the end, participants will have both the technical expertise and practical experience needed to apply these skills in real-world finance roles.

No advanced background is required. A basic familiarity with Microsoft Excel and an interest in finance or business analysis will be helpful but not mandatory. The Specialization starts with foundational Excel skills before progressing to accounting and valuation concepts.

Yes, it is strongly recommended to follow the courses in the suggested order. The curriculum is structured to build step by step—from Excel fundamentals, to advanced analytics, to accounting principles, and finally into applied financial modeling and valuation. This sequence ensures a smooth learning experience and better mastery of complex topics.

By completing the Specialization, you will be able to confidently analyze financial statements, design dynamic Excel models, and apply valuation techniques such as DCF and relative multiples. You will also be equipped to forecast company performance, create professional dashboards, and make data-driven business and investment decisions—skills highly valued in finance, consulting, and investment banking careers.