Become a Certified Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)®

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Where Our Students Work

Close the Skill Gap

CFI’s Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst Certification was created for ambitious financial analysts who want to close the skill gap between formal education and becoming a world-class financial analyst — one who’s competent, confident, and poised to advance.

Based on our experience working with some of the world’s leading financial institutions, we know that traditional financial education is theoretical, not practical.

In fact, 75% of our students said they needed additional training after earning their degree, in order to get a job.

Your degree only partially prepares you for your career, leaving out the hands-on experience employers demand, and leaving you with a dilemma…

It’s the biggest struggle facing financial analysts today. We call it the “skill gap.”

How Much CFI Students Earn

* Based on a survey of 450 CFI students that have enrolled in or completed the FMVA program.

Where Our Students Work

* Based on internal CFI data

How do you bridge the gap between what you've learned in university and what you need to know to do your job well?

You could spend years trying to…

String together bits and pieces of free training
Learn everything on the job and hope for the best
Make in-person classes work for your already busy schedule, not to mention your already tight budget

All of these methods typically lead to years of frustration, student debt, and wasted time and effort.

Our students are not the type to waste time and tens of thousands of dollars on training methods that simply don’t work for them.

Instead of years of frustration and sacrifice, you’ll be relieved to find the FMVA® Certification Program is:

Comprehensive

25+ courses, 100s of Excel & PPT templates, and 100+ hours of video training

Convenient

100% online, at your own pace, on your own schedule, with lifetime access

Real-World

Earn in-demand skills from instructors with 21+ years of experience training

Affordable

Our mission is to make the world's best financial analyst training accessible to everyone

CFI’s Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA)® Certification is the bridge between where you are now and where you want to be – from a beginner to an experienced world-class financial analyst with the confidence, and skills to match.

700,000+

CFI Students

6 Months

Average Completion Time

$121,000

Average Salary

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Director Of Special Pr...

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MBA - Finance | Experi...

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Bank Loan Settlements ...

Big thank you to Tim Vipond for this incredible course. After much hard work, I now possess valuable financial modeling capabilities such as building discounted cash flow models, building dynamically linked 3-statement models, and building multi-year forecasts to project income...

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Sales Strategy | Busin...

Truly honored to be part of the Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI). FMVA course is the perfect blend of Theory and Practical, covering a wide range of core finance topics. I loved every minute of this course and it has been...

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Managing Director | Go...

I made a goal that I would finish my Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)® Certification before the end of the year. I was a day late. This was such a great course with an amazing amount of real world...

FMVA® Certification: An Online Program for Driven Financial Analysts Who Want to Sprint Ahead of the Competition

CFI’s Financial Analyst Certification Program is designed to give you a competitive edge with advanced knowledge, real-world analysis skills, and career confidence.

Think of it like spending a few months training with an Olympic-athlete coach… you’ll be in peak condition in a fraction of the time.

CFI’s approach works because…

You can bring your skills up to speed 10X faster, and for a smaller investment than other programs.

This is not just another “professional development” course. It’s an unparalleled career trajectory system.

a screenshot of cfi courses, overlayed with a financial model from the fmva financial analyst certification program

Excel your career

You can earn your FMVA™ Certificate in as little as six months, learning from the world’s best instructors, and hitting “peak condition” for career advancement in a fraction of the time.

Tried and tested formula

After training thousands of financial professionals across the world, here’s what we discovered…

The traditional path to career success for financial analysts is long, tedious, and lined with speed bumps that can sidetrack you, or worse, make you question your career choice.

Shortcut to success

The FMVA® Certification is your shortcut around years of frustration…

With the FMVA® Certification, you set yourself up for career success in months instead of years.

How the FMVA® Certification Program Works

100% Online & On Your Schedule

CFI’s FMVA® Financial Analyst Certification courses are offered 100% online, allowing you the flexibility to start the financial analyst program anytime, set your own schedule for completion, and learn when it’s most convenient for you.

Lifetime Access to Course Library

The program includes lifetime access to CFI’s 25-course library, including:

5 optional prep courses to review the fundamentals
10 core courses to build a strong foundation in financial modeling and valuation
3 elective courses (minimum) from a choice of 9 in total to allow more focus on specific topics and skills

Learn at Your Own Pace

CFI courses are designed by instructors with over 21 years of financial analyst training experience. They’ve trained financial professionals at the largest and most well-known global banks and institutions.

You’ll learn at your own pace, using a variety of methods, including:

Recorded video lectures
Hands-on exercises
Quizzes and assessments

Graduation Requirements

To be granted the Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)® credential, students must:

Complete all core and elective courses (13 in total) and demonstrate mastery of the topics through completion of course materials, quizzes, and assessments

Earn a minimum passing grade of 80% in each course assessment and pass the FMVA final exam.

It's Official...

Within 48 hours of program completion, your Blockchain Verified FMVA Certification will be emailed to you.

We Created the FMVA® Certification Program for You...

Because having advanced knowledge and real-world analysis skills = career confidence and advancement.

Becoming a Certified Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)® doesn’t have to take you long years of study and struggle. CFI’s experts have streamlined the learning process so now….

You can earn your Financial Analyst Certification in only a few months.

You don’t have to sacrifice time or be inconvenienced. The course is 100% online, designed to be completed on your schedule. Because you’ll have lifetime access to the entire CFI library, it’s like having your own professional reference resource for the rest of your career.

Not only can you learn at your own pace, you can also refresh your skills at any time or add to them. Learning deepens when you return to a subject with “field experience.” You understand concepts at a new level through practice.

CFI’s training is designed to be self-paced yet detailed enough that you’re never lost and always know exactly what to do next.

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Your FMVA® certification makes you expert at these in-demand skills

Accounting, finance and financial analysis

Financial modeling and business valuation

Presentations, charts, and graphs

Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills

Not only will you have specialized knowledge, you'll also gain:

Confidence in your career

Knowledge of advanced material

Skills for the real-world

Experience performing real analysis

Designed by Elite Instructors

When you’re investing resources in career advancement, you want courses that are proven to give you real-life skills that help you get recognized and move up the career ladder.

CFI’s Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA)® Certification was designed by instructors with over 21+ years of financial analyst training experience. They’ve earned their credentials working at some of the largest and most well-known global banks and institutions:

Image of future financial analyst watching a financial modeling course in excel part of the fmva program

It’s a distinct advantage to learn from instructors who obtained their experience training employees at these elite institutions; instructors who know what it’s like to perform these skills on the job – not just prepare you for passing a test. Passing tests is critical, but that doesn’t help you when you’re back at your desk, needing to perform analysis for a powerhouse client.

CFI courses have been delivered to tens of thousands of students at top universities, investment banks, accounting firms, and operating companies across the world. CFI is the official provider of the Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)® designation.

We know what skills and knowledge employers are looking for, and we deliver them to you. Whether you’re new to corporate finance or an experienced professional, our courses are designed to help you advance your career. We deliver financial modeling training for the real-world.

When you complete the FMVA® Certification training you’ll possess the in-demand industry knowledge, hands-on practice, and confidence it takes to stand out and become a truly world-class financial analyst.

The best part? You’ll put yourself on the “career express track”. In only a few months, you’ll gain on-the-job skills and knowledge that might take years of experience to learn.

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Some of the companies that CFI students work at are:

What You'll Learn

Prep Courses (Optional)

Course	Course Code	Study Hours
Accounting Fundamentals	СFI 101	1-3
Reading Financial Statements	СFI 102	1-2
Excel Crash Course	СFI 104	2-4
Intro to Corporate Finance	СFI 105	1-3
Math for Corporate Finance	СFI 106	1-3
Models & Templates Library	СFI 009	N/A

Core Courses (10 Required)

Course	Course Code	Study Hours
Financial Analysis Fundamentals	CFI 201	5-7
Building a 3 Statement Financial Model	CFI 211	4-6
Business Valuation Modeling	CFI 212	6-8
Budgeting and Forecasting	CFI 221	6-8
FP&A Monthly Cash Flow Forecasting	CFI 222	2-4
Scenario and Sensitivity Analysis	CFI 231	2-4
Dashboards and Data Visualization	CFI 241	5-7
PowerPoint and Pitchbooks	CFI 242	6-8
Advanced Financial Modeling & Valuation	CFI 250	10-14
Professional Ethics	CFI 265	2-4

Elective Courses (3 Required)

Course	Course Code	Study Hours
Advanced Excel Formulas	CFI 301	6-8
Real Estate Financial Modeling	CFI 311	6-8
Startup / e-Commerce Financial Model	CFI 312	6-8
Mining Financial Model & Valuation	CFI 313	6-8
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Modeling	CFI 314	7-9
Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Modeling	CFI 315	10-12
Corporate & Business Strategy	CFI 350	6-8
Renewable Energy - Solar Financial Modeling	CFI 316	6-8
Excel VBA for Finance	CFI 360	7-9

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By taking the FMVA program, you give yourself the chance to:

Emerge with superior confidence and business skills
Have better career opportunities available to you
Be more desirable in the eyes of hiring managers and recruiters

Financial Analyst Learning Objectives

The CFI Program covers a critical body of knowledge that is necessary to become a world-class financial analyst. The core curriculum for the program includes:

Financial Modeling

Develop industry-leading best practices for layout, design, and structure of financial models
Build a dynamically linked 3-statement financial model in Excel from scratch
Create a multi-year forecast to project the income statement, cash flow, and balance sheet into the future
Use advanced Excel formulas and functions to make models both robust and dynamic
Perform scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, accretion/dilution analysis, and other advanced modeling practices
Build models that are well designed, intelligently structured, and easy for other users to work with

Valuation

Value a company using comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, and discounted cash flow DCF modeling
Build numerous DCF models from scratch in Excel and calculate a firm’s weighted average cost of capital
Understand how and when to use Enterprise Value and Equity Value multiples for valuation
Compare the pros and cons of different valuation methods, and become proficient in all of them
Arrive at a range of values for a business combining multiple methods

Financial Analysis

Apply advanced forms of financial analysis including ratios, rates of return, risk assessment, credit metrics, debt schedules, cash flow waterfalls and more
Assess the overall attractiveness of investment opportunities using financial models, scenarios, and multiple types of analysis
Develop insightful charts and graphs for PowerPoint presentations
Build Excel dashboards and use advanced data visualization techniques
Go beyond the financial model to truly understand the risks and opportunities of an investment opportunity

Financial Model from LBO financial modeling course

Presentations

Create beautiful charts, graphs, and tables in Excel
Build professional PowerPoint presentations and pitch decks
Create insightful dashboards and outputs for presentations
Use data visualization to get your point across
Impress executives and leadership teams with deep insights and impactful presentations

Image of Valuation summary from CFI's Financial Analyst Certificate Course

100% Online

The same content taught at global banks, with the flexibility to go at your own pace

Engaging

Interactive courses, case studies and exercises from industry-leading instructors

Career-focused

Practical applications in Excel & PowerPoint give you skills that can be applied on the job

What FMVA Graduates and Employers Say...

“I first found CFI through a YouTube search. I was immediately appealed by the quality of the videos and the delivery. The depth and breadth of each course are remarkable. CFI offers certificates of completion for each course; the bonus Excel tips are very useful.”

– Yves Seybel, Consultant

“The CFI Financial Analyst training program is definitely a worthy investment for individuals who want to become a strong financial analyst, even for experienced finance professionals who want to further improve and develop new knowledge and skills to be a better and more well-equipped financial analyst. ”

– Paula Yeung, Senior Financial Analyst

“We've seen the benefits of the Corporate Finance Institute and the FMVA financial analyst program at work with our people, rounding out their financial modeling capabilities and providing ongoing training modules to keep their skill sets current and sharp.”

– Derek Senft, Financial Modeling Capabilities

“I never leave feedback, but in this case I found your course just awesome! For a long time I have struggled to find a course with the combination of high professional Financial and Excel modelling skills. Due to your practical background in finance, the model is in all aspects very highly rated. I believe it's worth much more than I paid for it and I feel very lucky to have taken your amazing courses.”

– Olga Filatova, Financial Controller

“CFI courses are very well arranged, designed and cover all practical aspects of work. The CFI team is professional and their response time is very fast. The Excel templates are very good and can be modified and used based on users' requirements. ”

– Vivek Kedia, Financial Analyst

“I would advise all professionals, who are beginners or advanced, to enroll in this program as it will boost your learning and help you learn new techniques to do the job easier. This will be a huge help for students when they begin their careers or are lost on how to perform well at work! ”

– Payal Chadha, Business Plan Strategic Consultant

“Taking the financial modeling certification at Corporate Finance Institute was a major turning point in my career. The training has boosted my financial skills and I have been able to add more values to my organization especially in the area of Budgeting, Forecasting and Excel. Without any prejudice, CFI is the best Finance Institute in the whole world. Using avant-garde approach in all its entirety. What a learning experience, par excellence.”

– Blessing Lawal, Controller

“The resources are very educational and will go a long way not only for me but also for our colleagues in the energy regulatory agency. I appreciate very much the CFI material!”

– Arthur Evangelista, Chairman, Grid Management Committee Inc.

Tuition Options for the FMVA Program

FMVA® Self-Study

FMVA® Full Immersion

All 25 Courses

FMVA® Certification

Lifetime Access

Quizzes, Assignments, and Tests

Excel, PPT, and PDF Files

Study at Your Own Pace

Digital Blockchain Verified Certificate

Financial Models & Templates Library

Premium Templates

PitchBook Data User AccountGet six months of free access to PitchBook and explore their rich data and analytics for VC, PE, and M&A deals.

Premium Email SupportReceive premium one-on-one email feedback from our qualified financial analysts, for up to 5 FMVA-related questions per week

Model Review & FeedbackReceive FMVA course-related model feedback from qualified financial analysts once per week. Note: CFI does not provide consulting services on any financial models or other work outside of CFI courses.

Additional Case Studies

Résumé & Cover Letter FeedbackReceive a comprehensive resume and cover letter feedback once per month

One FREE Financial Modeling Competition Entry

$497

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$847

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FMVA® Full Immersion

$847

Enroll Now

All 25 Courses

FMVA® Certification

Lifetime Access

Quizzes, Assignments, and Tests

Excel, PPT, and PDF Files

Study at Your Own Pace

Digital Blockchain Verified Certificate

Financial Models & Templates Library

Premium Templates

PitchBook Data User AccountGet six months of free access to PitchBook and explore their rich data and analytics for VC, PE, and M&A deals.

Premium Email SupportReceive premium one-on-one email feedback from our qualified financial analysts, for up to 5 FMVA-related questions per week

Additional Case Studies

Résumé & Cover Letter FeedbackReceive a comprehensive resume and cover letter feedback once per month

One FREE Financial Modeling Competition Entry

Enroll Now

FMVA® Self-Study

$497

Enroll Now

All 25 Courses

FMVA® Certification

Lifetime Access

Quizzes, Assignments, and Tests

Excel, PPT, and PDF Files

Study at Your Own Pace

Digital Blockchain Verified Certificate

Financial Models & Templates Library

Premium Templates

PitchBook Data User AccountGet six months of free access to PitchBook and explore their rich data and analytics for VC, PE, and M&A deals.

Premium Email SupportReceive premium one-on-one email feedback from our qualified financial analysts, for up to 5 FMVA-related questions per week

Additional Case Studies

Résumé & Cover Letter FeedbackReceive a comprehensive resume and cover letter feedback once per month

One FREE Financial Modeling Competition Entry

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About Corporate Finance Institute®

CFI is a world-leading provider of online financial analyst certification and training programs and the FMVA® designation. CFI’s financial modeling courses, programs, and certifications have been delivered to tens of thousands of individuals around the world to help them become world-class financial analysts.

This financial analyst certification program begins where business school ends to teach you job-based skills for corporate finance, investment banking, corporate development, treasury, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and accounting.

CFI courses have been designed to make complex concepts simple by distilling large amounts of information into an easy-to-follow format. Our training will give you the practical skills, templates, and tools necessary to advance your career and stand out from the competition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are CFI courses accredited?

CFI is accredited by the Better Business Bureau® (BBB) to maintain training standards, and by the CPA Institutions in Canada, and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) in the US for CPE credits. You can find more information here.

Will these courses help me advance my career?

Reviews from students who have taken CFI courses and the FMVA® certification program include numerous stories about how people have been able to advance their careers. There is a proven track record of CFI graduates marking successful transitions into the careers of their dreams and this is based largely on the resources that we make available to our students upon enrolment. Our training is designed to be fully practical and simulates the experience of being trained as a professional financial analyst. Additionally, we offer a wealth of information through our free career resources. The unique blend of all these elements is what sets us apart from other e-learning platforms when it comes to giving you all the tools you need to create a successful career in finance.

Admission Requirements

All of our certification programs are open to students and professionals in various industries and levels of experience. Our curriculum is designed to teach what you need to know from basic fundamentals to the advanced practical case studies. To take the courses and complete the exercises, students will only need access to a PC and/or Mac, Microsoft Suite (2016 or newer), and a stable internet connection.

What is the duration of the program?

It takes an average of 4-6 months to complete the entire program. However, you are given the freedom to complete all of the training at your own pace! Please see the "What You'll Learn" section for recommended study hours for each course to give you a better idea for your time management.

How much time do I have to complete the courses?

You will have lifetime access to the courses and all future upgrades. You can review the video lessons as many times as you like and complete the courses at a pace that is most convenient for you.

How are the exams conducted?

Students are required to complete an online assessment (MCQ's, Fill-in-the-Blanks, and Excel Questions) at the end of each course. You can take the exams at your own schedule and will need to earn at least 80% to pass the course and earn your certificate of course completion. Please note that course exams can be repeated as many times as you need.

Can I email the instructor if I have questions regarding the learning materials?

While the courses are designed mainly for self-study, we are happy to provide email assistance for general or technical support inquiries. The Full Immersion bundles include a premium email support function which allows you to communicate directly with in-house experts in the area of study you are focusing on. This is one of the key features that sets the Full Immersion bundle apart and makes it a worthwhile upgrade over the more affordable self-study bundle.

Can I download and edit the course material and templates?

Yes! You can download and edit the Excel models and templates included in your courses. All of the files needed in a course are available for download. Please note that while our study materials can be downloaded, the lecture videos are only available online due to copyright infringement issues.

How do I earn my certificates?

You need to complete all the video lessons, quizzes, and final assessments in each course to earn your course certificates. The certificate will then be available on your student dashboard and also emailed to you as soon as you have completed all of the requirements.

How long does it take to receive my digital FMVA certification?

As soon as you complete the program! After completing the FMVA® program requirements (10 required & 3 elective courses) and passing the final exam, you can immediately request your digital FMVA® certificate to be emailed to you by submitting your completed program through your student dashboard.

Can I take more than 3 electives?

Absolutely! The FMVA® Certification Program (Self-Study and Full Immersion) includes all 25 courses with certificates. You may take more than three electives if you wish with no additional charge.

Can I order a physical copy of my FMVA certificate?

Yes, you may order a physical copy of your FMVA® certificate by mail through your student dashboard. Printed certificates are printed in high quality, large size certificate paper that measures 11.0 x 14.0 inches.

Can I take individual courses instead of completing the whole program?

Yes, you may enroll in the courses available from the program individually. Please let us know whenever you're ready to upgrade to the program and we'd be happy to issue you a unique coupon code (which will credit the amount already paid).

What currency are your courses priced in?

All of our online courses and programs are priced in USD.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), Paypal, and wire transfers for one-time course payments. If you wish to proceed with a wire transfer from your bank, please email us at [email protected]

Are there any additional fees or costs?

None! The program tuition includes everything and there are no additional fees required to earn your digital certification.

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