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“The FMVA® was incredibly valuable during the Goldman Sachs interview process.”
I had it open on my second screen while working through the case study, which required building a model and presenting strategic alternatives. When I interviewed at Goldman Sachs, two of the three interviewers were familiar with the FMVA® and spoke highly of it. I felt the program was very comprehensive, I aced all my interviews thanks to the knowledge and skills I gained. I always recommend the FMVA® to colleagues looking to transition into investment banking or corporate finance.
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The FMVA® program stood out for its practical, hands-on approach and emphasis on real-world best practices.
A few years ago, I earned my FMVA® certification, and it has been incredibly valuable in my career. As a CPA who spent many years working as an auditor and consultant, I now work in strategic corporate finance, leading complex, multi-million-dollar valuations, financial modeling, and challenging forecasting.
The courses are not only practical but also engaging and very well-structured.
I also really appreciate how up-to-date and job-relevant the material is. The mix of Excel-based modeling, real-world examples, and case-driven learning makes a huge difference. It’s clear that CFI genuinely understands what finance professionals need in today’s fast-moving world.
As a CFA Charterholder who put a good 900 hours into that designation, I found just as much value in your FMVA® program.
This designation only took me about 60-70 hours to complete. What I like about the approach is that it's very practical for the workplace as opposed to just pure theory.
The FMVA® was incredibly valuable during the Goldman Sachs interview process.
I had it open on my second screen while working through the case study, which required building a model and presenting strategic alternatives. It was a great support.
I also took this certification because I wanted a better bargaining position in the job market.
I wanted to break into banking or VC, I needed to build a solid finance foundation. And coming from a public administration background? That wasn’t exactly easy. I’m used to reading long texts, and not crunching numbers or navigating Excel. I started learning finance a few months before graduating. It was mostly because my last two internships, at a Dutch development bank and a VC firm that got me curious about how finance drives real change.
Having the FMVA® has also made it easier to demonstrate my skills to employers and has opened up more opportunities in financial analysis and corporate finance.
I chose the FMVA® because I wanted something practical that could help me stand out in a competitive market. I was looking for a program that combined technical skills with real-world applications, and the FMVA® seemed like the perfect fit to build on what I’d learned in school and on the job.
I can confidently say that FMVA® added a new layer of depth and real-world application to my learning journey.
The FMVA® certification has significantly enriched my financial knowledge and practical understanding, especially in financial modeling, valuation, and Excel-based analysis. While I’m still in the early stages of applying what I’ve learned, the program has provided me with a strong foundation and clear structure for future growth.
The FMVA® has helped me develop world-class skills, and practices.
It has helped me consolidate my knowledge and understanding of corporate finance through the real-world examples and scenarios and given me a structured and consistent way of developing and evaluating financial models in commercial contexts.
What sets the FMVA apart is its strong focus on practical application, the depth of its curriculum, and the clarity of its instruction.
The program significantly improved my Excel modeling capabilities, financial analysis techniques, and valuation frameworks. It also helped refine my ability to build dashboards and communicate financial insights effectively.
The FMVA® program stood out for its practical, hands-on approach and emphasis on real-world best practices.
A few years ago, I earned my FMVA® certification, and it has been incredibly valuable in my career. As a CPA who spent many years working as an auditor and consultant, I now work in strategic corporate finance, leading complex, multi-million-dollar valuations, financial modeling, and challenging forecasting.
The courses are not only practical but also engaging and very well-structured.
I also really appreciate how up-to-date and job-relevant the material is. The mix of Excel-based modeling, real-world examples, and case-driven learning makes a huge difference. It’s clear that CFI genuinely understands what finance professionals need in today’s fast-moving world.
As a CFA Charterholder who put a good 900 hours into that designation, I found just as much value in your FMVA® program.
This designation only took me about 60-70 hours to complete. What I like about the approach is that it's very practical for the workplace as opposed to just pure theory.
The FMVA® was incredibly valuable during the Goldman Sachs interview process.
I had it open on my second screen while working through the case study, which required building a model and presenting strategic alternatives. It was a great support.
I also took this certification because I wanted a better bargaining position in the job market.
I wanted to break into banking or VC, I needed to build a solid finance foundation. And coming from a public administration background? That wasn’t exactly easy. I’m used to reading long texts, and not crunching numbers or navigating Excel. I started learning finance a few months before graduating. It was mostly because my last two internships, at a Dutch development bank and a VC firm that got me curious about how finance drives real change.
Having the FMVA® has also made it easier to demonstrate my skills to employers and has opened up more opportunities in financial analysis and corporate finance.
I chose the FMVA® because I wanted something practical that could help me stand out in a competitive market. I was looking for a program that combined technical skills with real-world applications, and the FMVA® seemed like the perfect fit to build on what I’d learned in school and on the job.
I can confidently say that FMVA® added a new layer of depth and real-world application to my learning journey.
The FMVA® certification has significantly enriched my financial knowledge and practical understanding, especially in financial modeling, valuation, and Excel-based analysis. While I’m still in the early stages of applying what I’ve learned, the program has provided me with a strong foundation and clear structure for future growth.
The FMVA® has helped me develop world-class skills, and practices.
It has helped me consolidate my knowledge and understanding of corporate finance through the real-world examples and scenarios and given me a structured and consistent way of developing and evaluating financial models in commercial contexts.
What sets the FMVA apart is its strong focus on practical application, the depth of its curriculum, and the clarity of its instruction.
The program significantly improved my Excel modeling capabilities, financial analysis techniques, and valuation frameworks. It also helped refine my ability to build dashboards and communicate financial insights effectively.
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Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®)
Learn advanced financial modeling, earn industry-standard credentials, and stand out as a top valuation expert
- Finance
- Financial Modeling
- Excel
- Valuation
- Presentation & Visuals
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Accounting
- Strategy
Financial Planning & Analysis Professional (FPAP)
Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) professionals support business leaders with decision making by creating world-class financial models and delivering deep insights to improve the financial and operating performance of a company.
- Financial Modeling
- Excel
- Storytelling and Data Visualization
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Financial Analysis
- Business Partnering
Business Intelligence & Data Analyst (BIDA®)
Lead the data revolution: Build in-depth expertise with hands-on BI & data analysis courses & labs
- Data Transformation & Automation
- Data Visualization
- Data Modeling
- Coding
- Statistics
Commercial Banking& Credit Analyst (CBCA®)
Advance your career with the essential knowledge and skills you'll gain from a commercial lending and banking certification
- Financial Analysis
- Credit Structure & Documentation
- Management & Business Analysis
- Risk Management
- Industry Analysis
Capital Markets &Securities Analyst (CMSA®)
Master Capital Markets knowledge and skills and stand out as a certified professional
- Derivatives
- Fixed Income
- Analytical Methodologies
- Foreign Exchange
- Commodities
- Equity
Financial Planning & Wealth Management Professional (FPWMP®)
Get certified online, master technical and soft skills, and stand out to clients–no prior experience necessary
- Financial Planning
- Practice Management
- Business Development
- Relationship Management
- Investment Management
FinTech Industry Professional (FTIP®)
Master the emerging technologies driving the future of finance. Earn a FinTech certification, unlock new career opportunities, and increase your earning potential.
- Financial Technology Fundamentals
- Data Science and Machine Learning
- Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Support business leaders in their decision-making with best-in-class financial models to evaluate and forecast the financial performance of a company.
- Financial Modeling
- Financial Analysis
- Excel
- Data Visualization
- Accounting
Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG)
Become an Environmental, Social, & Governance specialist with valuable skills in investing, financial and corporate strategy, and more, and earn an in-demand ESG certificate upon completion.
- ESG - The Big Picture
- ESG Analysis
- ESG Integration
- ESG Investing
- ESG & Business Intelligence
Leadership Effectiveness
Get actionable frameworks that put people and performance first. This program builds crucial leadership skills for aspiring and senior leaders in finance.
- Challenging Situations, Conversations, and Change
- Relationships and Teams
- Communication, Engagement, and Coaching
- Self-Awareness and Influence
Data Analysis in Excel Certificate
Be the Excel wizard everyone admires! Learn to manipulate and connect data, create and visualize insights from raw data, and leverage the latest Excel tools and add-ins to enhance your productivity.
- Data Modelling & Analysis
- Data Transformation
- Data Visualization
Business Intelligence Analyst
Develop real-world analytics skills including creating and dashboarding insights for stakeholders, manipulating and connecting related data to supercharge your work, and using industry standard tools like Power BI, Tableau, and SQL.
- Data Visualization
- Data Transformation & Automation
- Data Modeling
- Coding
Data Science Analyst
Gain practical experience with complex datasets and predictive machine learning models. Earn your Data Science certificate upon completion.
- Predictive Analysis
- Statistics
- Coding
Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets Specialist
Prepare for the future of finance by learning about cryptocurrencies and blockchain practically. Understand how to critically analyze digital assets and gain the skills needed to thrive in decentralized finance.
- Technical understanding of Digital Assets
- Cryptocurrency Analysis
- Purpose of Cryptocurrencies
Commercial Real Estate Finance Specialist
Enhance your skill set with a specialization in Commercial Real Estate Finance, covering everything from appraisals to financial models to mortgages, and earn a CREF Certificate upon completion.
- Real Estate Lending
- Construction Finance
- Real Estate Financial Modeling
- Environmental Analysis and Due Diligence
- Lease and Rent Roll Analysis
Macabacus Specialist
Supercharge your Microsoft Office experience with Macabacus, a powerful add-on. Learn advanced tools and automation techniques to effortlessly create error-free and more professional financial models and presentations.
- Format & Present a Financial Model
- Reliable Linking to PowerPoint and Word
- Configuration of Key Macabacus Settings
- Financial Model Auditing
- Modular Model Building
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Tim Vipond
Co-Founder & CEO
Scott Powell
Co-Founder
Duncan McKeen
EVP, Financial Modeling
Sebastian Taylor
VP, Product
Ryan Spendelow
SVP, Training and Curriculum
Meeyeon Park
VP, Training & Content
Jeff Schmidt
VP, Financial Modeling
Andrew Loo
Capital Markets
Kyle Peterdy
Commercial Banking
Helen Wale
Leadership Skills
Joseph Yeates
BIDA
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The courses are not only practical but also engaging and very well-structured.
I just want to say how happy I am with the FMVA® and FPAP™ programs. The content has been incredibly valuable. The courses are not only practical but also engaging and very well-structured. They’ve helped me sharpen my technical skills and gain much more confidence in areas like financial modeling, budgeting, and strategic analysis.
I also really appreciate how up-to-date and job-relevant the material is. The mix of Excel-based modeling, real-world examples, and case-driven learning makes a huge difference. It’s clear that CFI genuinely understands what finance professionals need in today’s fast-moving world.
Thanks again for building such a strong platform, I’m genuinely glad to be part of the CFI community!
I also really appreciate how up-to-date and job-relevant the material is. The mix of Excel-based modeling, real-world examples, and case-driven learning makes a huge difference. It’s clear that CFI genuinely understands what finance professionals need in today’s fast-moving world.
Thanks again for building such a strong platform, I’m genuinely glad to be part of the CFI community!
Lilia Bekheda, FMVA®, FPAP™, BIDA®
Senior Accountant
