$495
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* The price goes back to the usual discounted student price of $295 after May 31
* The price goes back to the usual discounted student price of $295 after May 31
Financial Modeling Certification (FMC®) Program
- 35 videos
- 8h10m
- 15-20h of total committment
Develop the characteristics needed to secure and prepare for entry-level positions in investment banking, private equity, and other competitive fields in finance.
Early Career Finance Positions
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Investment banks, private equity firms, and other financial institutions are looking for candidates for entry-level positions to step in and make an immediate impact. Financial acumen and attention to detail are two of the more critical keys to success in finance careers.
Adventis created the Financial Modeling Certification (FMC®) Program to instill these characteristics through practical, hands-on instruction in financial modeling.
Why is Financial Modeling Important?
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A three statement financial model is a critical decision-making tool for companies, from clients at a bank to their own entrepreneurial adventures. Early career professionals with this life-long skill are at a significant advantage when looking for entry-level positions and performing work on the job.
Understanding how to build a quality financial model empowers you to:
- Understand the impact of a company’s strategic and financial decisions
- Predict P&L statements if you raise prices, make hiring decisions, invest in certain areas, and beyond
Learning financial modeling also provides a foundational understanding of the following topics:
- Accounting
- Corporate finance
- Intrinsic and relative valuation
- Leveraged buyout transactions
Why the FMC® Program?
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With over 8,000 enrollments, only 15% of our applicants receive a certification. We only award our certifications to those who exhibit the skills and concepts taught in the FMC® Program by passing our rigorous and systematic financial modeling exams — not simply watching the program’s videos or passing a multiple choice exam.
Learning from textbooks and passively watching videos is great, but building out a financial model 10 to 20 times and getting certified provides a foundation aspiring finance professionals can’t get any other way. Our videos, supporting documents, and certification process ensure a differentiated skill set and understanding of key concepts upon certification.
Testimonials
“Adventis was a major talking point in almost every one of my interviews.”
Lauren
Investment Banking Summer Analyst, Citigroup
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“Adventis helped me out big time on navigating technical interview questions.”
Riley
Investment Banking Summer Analyst,
PWC
PWC
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“Adventis helped me truly understand key concepts instead of just memorizing them.”
Tom
Investment Banking Summer Analyst,
Jefferies
Jefferies
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“Adventis enables you to stand out amongst very qualified applicants.”
Hernan
Investment Banking Summer Analyst, Citigroup
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What Sets the FMC® Program Apart?
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FEEDBACK ON MODELING SKILLS
Enrolled users take our rigorous exams with confidence knowing we provide extensive feedback to improve their skills until they are certified
FAST TRACK TO SKILLSET MASTERY
Enrolled users learn to build financial models entirely from scratch with our step-by-step guide
ABSORB CORE CONCEPTS
Building out financial models from scratch is a great way to learn and absorb concepts.
LOW TIME COMMITMENT
In as little as 20 hours, users can become certified to continue their finance career journey
Ready to Enroll?
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- 35 videos, 8 hours of instruction
- Access to videos for 2 years
- No accounting or finance required
Course Highlights
100% online
35 videos, 8 hours of instruction
15-20 hours of commitment to earn certifications
Access to videos for 2 years
Unlimited exams
No accounting or finance knowledge required
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Who Should Enroll?
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Undergrads
Set yourself apart, prep for interviews, and win entry-level positions in competitive finance fields
Professionals
Learn skills for your current position or improve your candidacy for a lateral career move
Universities
Set your students apart by helping them prep for interviews and win entry-level finance positions
Mentorship Organizations
Differentiate your mentees for entry-level positions in competitive finance fields
Companies
Prepare your incoming or current analysts with the financial modeling skills they need for the job
How the FMC® Program Works
The FMC® Program teaches users how to build best-of-class, three-statement, fully circular financial models entirely from scratch.
2-3 hours
Introduction & Set-Up
Enrollees are introduced to the FMC Program, get their macros set up, and learn the basics around keystroke efficiency
3-4 hours
Three-Statement Modeling
Enrollees learn how to build up the three financial statements from scratch and link them together
1-2 hours
Earn FMC Level I Exam
Practice building the three-statement financial model until you can take the exam. Take the FMC Level I exam when you’re ready. If you don’t pass the first time, don’t worry. Enrollment provides you with unlimited exams.
3-4 hours
Valuation and LBO Modeling
Enrollees learn how to build analysis and supporting schedules around valuation and LBO analyses
1-2 hours
Earn FMC Level II Exam
Review the principles you’ve learned from the valuation and LBO modules and take the FMC Level II exam when you’re ready.
Learning Objectives
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When it comes to learning financial modeling, we believe that there is no substitute for repetition. That is why this certification requires enrollees to practice their financial modeling skills extensively and internalize key concepts.
Excel Formatting Techniques and Keystroke Efficiency
- Build the skills that enable you to efficiently move through the rest of the program
- Learn to use the mouse less and the keyboard more
- Learn key formatting techniques that will make your financial models easy to follow
Three Statement Model
- Build a 3-statement, fully circular, and properly formatted financial model of an airline company from scratch
- Build supporting schedules for working capital, PP&E, dividends, share repurchases, debt, and interest expense
- Learn how investment banking, corporate FP&A, equity research, and other analyst positions use assumptions-driven financial models to support management in making informed decisions and communicating to stakeholders
Public Comparables Analysis
- Perform a public comparables analysis in the airline space to see where the airline company trades relative to its peers and determine where it should be trading
- Develop an understanding of how to choose the right comp set for the airline by looking at factors like size, expected growth, and margins
- Calculate and discuss commonly used multiples such as EV/EBITDA, EV/Sales, and P/E
Precedent Comparables Analysis
- Perform a precedent comparables analysis for the airline space to see where previous airlines have been bought
- Discuss how an investment bank would use precedent transactions to determine the appropriate sell price for this airline
- Develop the knowledge necessary to compare recently sold companies using multiples like EV/EBITDA and EV/Sales in order to extrapolate how the market would value a similar company today
Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
- Perform a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis to determine the intrinsic value of the airline
- Determine the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) for the airline company
- Learn the practicality behind EBIT, unlevered free cash flows, projection periods and terminal values in finding a valuation range for a business
Valuation “Football Field”
- Build a comparison of public comparables, precedent comparables, and the discounted cash flow analysis to triangulate a value for the airline company
- Learn how an equity research analyst determines whether to issue a buy, hold, or sell opinion
- Learn how an investment bank determines the value range of a company
Leveraged Buyout Analysis
- Learn the fundamental analysis used by private equity firms
- Build a leveraged buyout (LBO) analysis from scratch and learn about capital structures, modeling pro-forma financials and calculating return and credit metrics
Self-Paced Practice & Certification Exams
- FMC Program Enrollees are able to take unlimited exams for no additional cost
- Exams are typically offered weekly and only one round of exams are allowed per week
- Exam results and full feedback are often delivered within a few days
- After videos are completed, it’s recommended you put in 5-10 hours of practice before attempting the exams
Relevant Career Paths
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The FMC® Program is advantageous for undergrads or professionals looking to win entry-level positions and current early career financial analysts looking to develop their financial acumen, attention to detail, and practical financial modeling skills. Due to the wide use of financial modeling, the FMC Program is relevant for a number of fields, including:
Investment Banking
Private Equity
Capital Markets
Valuation Advisory
Commercial Banking
Asset Management
Real Estate
Private Credit
How the FMC® Program Looks On Your Resume
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There are three ways you can depict your involvement in the FMC® Program on your resume, depending on your certification levels.
Resume Description
Optional Sub-Bullets
Enrolled in Adventis’ Financial Modeling Certification (FMC®) Program
- Includes the Financial Modeling Course, Valuation Module, and Leveraged Buyout Module
FMC® Level I Certification from Adventis
- Built a three-statement, fully circular and properly formatted financial model from scratch in under 90 minutes
- Scored at least 90% on a multiple-choice exam covering key concepts in financial modeling, accounting, and corporate financ
FMC® Level II Certification from Adventis
- Scored at least 90% on a multiple-choice exam covering key concepts in financial modeling, accounting, and corporate financ
- Scored at least 90% on two multiple choice exams covering key concepts in financial modeling, accounting, corporate finance, intrinsic and relative valuation, and leveraged buyout transactions
Who Should Enroll?
Undergrads
Professionals
Adventis-certified professionals are in firms all across the country. The FMC Program helps finance professionals stand out in their industry and contribute more to their jobs and firms. Professionals looking to advance their careers and gain critical knowledge of financial modeling will find an advantage in the FMC Program.
Universities
Undergraduate universities can leverage Adventis to help their students regardless of grade or background. First- and second-year students can use the program to differentiate themselves while networking with finance professionals and interviewing for internships. Juniors and seniors use Adventis as part of their foray into their future financial careers. All finance students can use the FMC Program to master the skill sets and core concepts outside of their courses and learn by doing rather than just learning from a textbook.
Mentorship Organizations
Mentorship organizations and companies can use Adventis to help aspiring finance professionals reach their full potential. Aspiring finance professionals can use the FMC Program to master the skill sets and core concepts outside of their courses and learn by doing rather than just learning from a textbook.
Companies
Financial institutions can also use Adventis to their advantage. The FMC Program can give their interns and full-time employees essential financial modeling skills that will help them grow their firms and contribute to their jobs. Investment banks, private equity firms, corporate development groups, and corporate finance groups can all benefit from using the FMC Program for their employees.
FMC® Program Certification Levels
The FMC® Program consists of two levels of certification. Each level requires enrollees to pass a rigorous and thorough set of requirements that demonstrate strong analytical capabilities and an understanding of key concepts.
The FMC® Level I Certification identifies individuals who have learned best-of-class financial modeling skills and internalized key financial modeling, accounting and corporate finance concepts.
The FMC® Level II Certification identifies individuals who have internalized key valuation and leveraged buyout concepts, in addition to having earned our FMC™ Level I Certification.
FMC® Level I Certification
FMC® Level II Certification
Requirements
- Participation in the FMC® Program
- FMC® Level I Certification
Skills & Concepts
- Basic financial modeling skill
- Basic financial modeling skill
- Accounting and corporate finance concepts
- Valuation
- Leveraged buyout transactions
Overview of Exams
- Financial modeling exam (90 minutes)
- Multiple-choice exam (90%)
- Multiple-choice exam (90%)
FMC® Level I Certification
Requirements
- Participation in the FMC® Program
Skills & Concepts
- Valuation
- Leveraged buyout transactions
Overview of Exams
- Financial modeling exam (90 minutes)
- Multiple-choice exam (90%)
FMC® Level I Certification
Requirements
- FMC® Level I Certification
Skills & Concepts
- Valuation
- Leveraged buyout transactions
Overview of Exams
- Multiple-choice exam (90%)
FAQ
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The FMC® Program is worth taking at any point during one’s schooling or career, but we especially recommend taking it before recruiting internships or full-time jobs.
The FMC® Program will help you better understand core concepts, which can help you stand out from the crowd and advance your career.
After users enroll in the course, they will have full access to all content for four years.
Once enrolled in the FMC® Program, users will have no additional costs. They will have unlimited access to exams free of charge.
Ready to Enroll?
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- 35 videos, 8 hours of instruction
- Access to videos for 2 years
- No accounting or finance required
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