Advanced Financial Analytics Program
Master the art of business activity analysis with our comprehensive 8-month certification program. Build expertise in financial modeling, data interpretation, and strategic business insights that drive real results.
Apply for September 2025Why This Program Works
We've been training financial analysts since 2019, and we know what really matters. This isn't about memorizing formulas or sitting through endless lectures. You'll work with actual business data from day one.
Our approach is different. Instead of generic case studies, you'll analyze real companies facing genuine challenges. You might spend three weeks diving into a mid-sized manufacturer's cash flow problems, or help a tech startup understand their customer acquisition costs.
- Work with live business data from our partner companies
- Build 12+ comprehensive financial models during the program
- Present findings to actual business owners and executives
- Learn advanced Excel, SQL, and Python for financial analysis
- Small cohorts of maximum 16 students for personalized attention
- Flexible evening schedule designed for working professionals
By month six, you'll be conducting independent analysis that businesses actually use to make decisions. That's the difference between studying finance and practicing it.
What You'll Actually Learn
Eight months might sound long, but each phase builds on the last. We start with fundamentals and end with you conducting analysis that experienced professionals would be proud of.
Foundation Phase
Months 1-2Financial statements become second nature. You'll learn to spot the stories hidden in numbers and understand how different business models show up in the data. We cover ratio analysis, trend identification, and the basics of financial modeling that actually work in practice.
Analysis & Tools
Months 3-4This is where things get interesting. Advanced Excel techniques that will save you hours every week. SQL for pulling and organizing data from multiple sources. Python basics for automation and statistical analysis. You'll build your first complete financial dashboard.
Applied Practice
Months 5-6Real projects with partner businesses. You might analyze expansion opportunities for a restaurant chain or help a manufacturing company understand their inventory turnover issues. This is where theory meets reality, and where you discover what type of analysis you're naturally good at.
Specialization & Capstone
Months 7-8Choose your focus area and complete an independent project. Previous students have analyzed everything from startup valuation to supply chain optimization. You'll present your findings to a panel of industry professionals and receive detailed feedback.
Learn from People Who've Done It
Our instructors aren't just academics. They're practicing analysts, former CFOs, and consultants who use these skills every day. They know what actually matters because they've been where you want to go.
Kieran Valdez
Spent eight years as a senior analyst at two major consulting firms before starting his own practice. Kieran has this way of explaining complex concepts that just makes sense. He's worked with everyone from startups to Fortune 500 companies, and he brings those real-world examples into every class. Students often say his Excel workshops alone are worth the entire program fee.
Branislav Sommer
Former data science manager at three different tech companies. Branislav joined us in 2022 and completely transformed how we teach data analysis. He's patient with beginners but will challenge advanced students with real problems he's solving for current clients. His background in both finance and technology gives students a unique perspective on where the industry is heading.
Rowena Kask
Twenty-three years in corporate finance, including seven as CFO of a mid-sized manufacturing company. Rowena teaches our capstone projects and specialization tracks. She's seen every type of business challenge you can imagine, and she's great at helping students understand the bigger picture behind the numbers. Her network of contacts has led to job opportunities for several graduates.
Ready to Start?
Our next cohort begins September 15, 2025. Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7-9:30 PM, with optional Saturday workshops for hands-on practice. We keep groups small, so spots fill up quickly.