Introduction

In today’s volatile and highly competitive business environment, decision-makers face increasing uncertainty driven by market shifts, financial risk, and changing economic conditions. Traditional financial analysis and forecasting approaches are often insufficient to support timely, informed decisions in such conditions. Organisations therefore require professionals who can interpret financial information accurately, build flexible models, and anticipate the financial impact of strategic choices.

The Certificate in Financial Analysis, Modelling & Forecasting training course equips professionals with practical financial modelling and forecasting capabilities using Excel. Participants develop the ability to analyse financial statements, assess performance drivers, and construct models that support forecasting, investment appraisal, and risk analysis. The course emphasises applying financial insight to real business challenges, enabling participants to support management planning, capital investment decisions, and performance evaluation with confidence and precision.

Key focus areas include:

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of this Certificate in Financial Analysis, Modelling & Forecasting training course, participants will be able to:

Training Methodology

This Certificate in Financial Analysis, Modelling & Forecasting training course adopts a practical, application-focused learning approach centred on real financial scenarios. Participants work through structured modelling exercises, analytical examples, and forecasting challenges to build confidence in applying financial tools. Emphasis is placed on practical problem-solving, analytical thinking, and producing decision-ready financial outputs.

Certificate in Financial Analysis, Modelling & Forecasting

Who Should Attend?

This Certificate in Financial Analysis, Modelling & Forecasting training course is ideal for:

  • Finance and accounting professionals
  • Cost and management accounting specialists
  • Finance and planning managers
  • Commercial and business managers
  • Capital investment and project team members
  • Professionals involved in financial planning, forecasting, and analysis

Course Outline

Day 1

The Competitive Challenge in the 21st Century

  • Identifying and Managing Stakeholder Needs
  • Business Models and How They are Disrupted
  • An Integrated Approach to Risk Management
  • The Essentials of Business Performance Management

Fundamentals of Financial Modelling

  • Financial Statements Basics
  • Fundamentals of Financial Modelling
Day 2

Mastering Financial Analysis

  • Building a Financial Ratio Database in Excel
  • Practical Modelling: The Cost-Volume-Profit Relationship
  • Measuring and Improving Return On Investment
  • Measuring and Improving Asset Management Efficiency
  • Measuring and Managing Capital Structure and Risk
  • Practical Modelling: The Effect of Gearing on Shareholders’ Earnings
Day 3

Improving Financial Forecasting

  • Practical Modelling: Using Excel Statistical Analysis Tools
  • Avoiding Common Forecasting Problems
  • Using Moving Averages to Analyse Time Series Data
  • Using Linear Regression for Sales Trend Analysis
  • Using Excel Solver to Minimise Forecasting Error
  • Using Regression and Correlation to Forecast Costs
  • Practical Modelling: Cash Flow Forecasting
Day 4

Financial Models to Improve Investment Decision-making

  • Principles of Capital Investment Decision-making
  • Sources and Cost of Business Finance
  • Practical Modelling: Using Excel Discounted Cash Flow Tools
  • Practical Modelling: Capital Investment Analysis
  • Essentials of Business Valuation
  • Practical Modelling: Business Valuation Based on Shareholder Value Added
Day 5

Managing Risk and Uncertainty

  • Identifying and Analysing Business Risk
  • Probability Based Approach to Decision-making
  • Monte Carlo Simulation
  • Sensitivity Analysis and “what-if” Forecasting
  • Identifying the Key Drivers of Financial Performance
  • Practical Modelling: Key Driver “what-if” Forecast

International Standards & Professional Alignment

Our training courses are aligned with internationally recognised professional standards and frameworks across leadership, strategy, finance, governance, risk, compliance, and audit. By integrating globally trusted models, we ensure learners develop practical, relevant, and industry-recognised capabilities.

Our trainings draw on leading international standards and professional frameworks, including ISO, ISACA, COSO, OECD, IIA, FATF, Basel, IFRS/ISSB, GRI, NIST, CPD, ILM and the OECD AI Principles. This alignment ensures consistency with global best practices across financial management, risk oversight, digital governance, sustainability, and strategic decision-making..

Designed in alignment with globally recognised professional bodies, our courses support continuous professional development, strengthen organisational capability, and provide clear pathways toward professional certifications valued worldwide.

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FAQs

The course focuses on financial analysis, Excel-based modelling, and forecasting techniques to support informed business decisions.

Yes. The learning approach is strongly practical, focusing on applied financial modelling and real-world business scenarios.

Yes. Investment appraisal, risk assessment, and financial evaluation are key components of the course. 

Yes. Participants learn structured forecasting techniques designed to reduce error and improve reliability.

Absolutely. The financial analysis and modelling principles covered are applicable across sectors and organisational contexts.

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