Description

Course Name: Certified Financial Modeling Analyst

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/BS/CFMA/V1

Eligibility: 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).

Objective: The Certified Financial Modeling Analyst (CFMA) course is designed to equip finance professionals with the technical skills and analytical expertise required to build robust, accurate financial models for decision-making and valuation. The course covers core topics such as Excel proficiency, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow analysis, discounted cash flow (DCF) modeling, scenario and sensitivity analysis, merger and acquisition (M&A) modeling, and financial statement integration.

Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.

Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional  – International Certification and Assessment Body.

Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of the online assessment, the soft copy of your certificate will be sent to your registered email ID within 5 days.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Foundations of Financial Modeling: Introduction to Financial Modeling and Its Uses, Types of Financial Models, Key Financial Statements Overview, Understanding Accounting Principles, Excel Skills for Financial Modeling, Best Practices and Model Structuring.

Module 2: Building Core Financial Models: Constructing the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement, Linking Financial Statements, Forecasting Revenues and Expenses, Working Capital and CapEx Modeling, Depreciation and Amortization Schedules, Sensitivity and Scenario Analysis.

Module 3: Valuation Techniques and Models: Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis, Comparable Company Analysis, Precedent Transactions, Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Modeling Basics, Real Options Valuation, Applying Valuation in Financial Models.

Module 4: Advanced Excel for Financial Modeling: Advanced Formulas and Functions, Data Validation and Error Checking, Pivot Tables and Data Visualization, Macros and VBA Basics, Scenario Manager and What-If Analysis, Model Auditing and Documentation.

Module 5: Industry-Specific Financial Modeling: Modeling for Banking and Financial Services, Real Estate Financial Models, Project Finance Models, Startup and Venture Capital Financial Models, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Modeling, Sector-Specific Assumptions and Metrics.

Module 6: Presenting and Using Financial Models: Effective Model Presentation Techniques, Creating Dynamic Dashboards, Communicating Insights to Stakeholders, Model Review and Stress Testing, Ethical Considerations and Compliance, Case Studies and Real-World Applications.

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

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