$499
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Undergraduate Students
Practical, hands-on instruction that gets you hired in investment banking, private equity, and other competitive fields in finance
The Adventis Advantage
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Over 60% of Adventis alumni who completed the FMC Level I Certification secured a full-time job in investment banking or private equity. Other Level I alumni have secured jobs across equity research, commercial banking, sales and trading, and other competitive industries.
PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK
Get in-depth, extensive feedback on submitted financial models
SKILL SET MASTERY
Solve case studies that teach you technical skills to efficiently build financial models from scratch
ABSORB CORE CONCEPTS
Master keystroke proficiency and learn how to build three-statement, valuation, and LBO financial models
STAND OUT IN APPLICATIONS
Get noticed by investment banks, private equity firms, and other financial institutions
ACCESS FOR
2 YEARS
2 YEARS
Access our online instructional videos for 2 years
TECHNICAL INTERVIEW PREP
Win entry-level positions with the knowledge to navigate technical interview questions with ease
Course Highlights
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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
FMC® Program Testimonials
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“Adventis helped me demonstrate a mastery of technical concepts in interviews”
Christian
Investment Banking Summer Analyst,
KBW
KBW
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“The certification enabled me to feel extremely comfortable with Microsoft Excel, allowing me to hit the ground running during my full time role”
Brian
Investment Analyst,
Prudential Private Capital
Prudential Private Capital
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“Taking part in the Adventis FMC® Program was by far the most impactful decision I made during my undergraduate career.”
Ervin
Investment Banking Summer Analyst,
Baird
Baird
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“Not only did the Adventis FMC® Program help to get me my internship, but it allowed me to excel while on the job.”
Jake
Investment Banking Summer Analyst,
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs
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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 teaches you the fundamentals that you need to know to be successful and competent when you’re talking with industry professionals.”
Michael
Investment Banking Summer Analyst,
Piper Sandler
Piper Sandler
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“I attribute much of my success in landing my full time offer to the preparation that stemmed from my Adventis certification.”
Tim
Portfolio Management Analyst,
Truist
Truist
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“Interviewers loved how the FMC® Program shows you are able to come on the desk and have an understanding of financial modeling.”
Grayson
Investment Banking Summer Analyst,
UBS
UBS
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“With Adventis I already had the technical preparation down, which enabled me to focus on the behavioral side of things.”
Logan
Investment Banking Summer Analyst,
D.A. Davidson
D.A. Davidson
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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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“Not only did the Adventis FMC® Program help to get me my internship, but it allowed me to excel while on the job.”
Jake
Investment Banking Summer Analyst,
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs
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“My certification allowed me to show a high level of interest in investment banking and my financial acumen at the same time.”
Jay
Investment Banking Summer Analyst,
Stifel
Stifel
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“Adventis gives you everything that you need to succeed in an iterview from a technical perspective .”
Eric
Investment Banking Summer Analyst,
Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank
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“Adventis enables you to stand out amongst very qualified applicants.”
Hernan
Investment Banking Summer Analyst, Citigroup
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“Adventis was a major talking point in almost every one of my interviews.”
Lauren
Investment Banking Summer Analyst, Citigroup
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Ready to Enroll?
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- 35 videos, 8 hours of instruction
- Access to videos for 2 years
- No accounting or finance required
Increase Your Chances of Winning Top Positions
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Getting certified as an underclassman will improve your chances of landing a top job in finance.
56% of Adventis alumni who completed the FMC Level I Certification by the end of their sophomore year secured a full-time job in investment banking. Other Level I alumni have secured jobs across equity research, commercial banking, private equity, and other competitive industries.
56% of Adventis alumni who completed the FMC Level I Certification by the end of their sophomore year secured a full-time job in investment banking. Other Level I alumni have secured jobs across equity research, commercial banking, private equity, and other competitive industries.
INVESTMENT BANKING
56%
EQUITY RESEARCH
9%
COMMERCIAL BANKING
7%
PRIVATE EQUITY
4%
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
4%
SALES AND TRADING
3%
CORPORATE FINANCE
3%
CAPITAL MARKETS
2%
CREDIT RESEARCH
2%
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
2%
Relevant Career Paths
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The FMC® Program is advantageous for undergrads looking to win entry-level positions and 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
Who Should Enroll in the FMC® Program?
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Our FMC® Program builds accounting and financing acumen that sets students apart when they enter the competitive job market. The program is designed to benefit individuals of all educational backgrounds and skillsets.
1st and 2nd Year Students
Freshmen and sophomores enroll in the course to differentiate themselves while networking and interviewing for internships. Recruiting cycles are starting earlier each year, and the FMC® Program helps to differentiate you in the process.
3rd and 4th Year Students
Juniors and seniors see Adventis as an important part of their journey into finance professions. Whether you are trying to win an internship or recruiting for full-time roles the FMC® Program can help you secure the positions you are seeking and differentiate you when you start the job.
How the FMC® Program Works
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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
3-5 hours
Three-Statement Modeling
Enrollees learn how to build up the three financial statements from scratch and link them together
10-15 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.
4-5 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.
FMC® Program Certification Levels
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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.
FMC® Level I Certification
FMC® Level II Certification
Requirements
- Enrollment 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
- Enrollment 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%)
What You'll Learn in the FMC® Program
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- Excel Formatting Techniques and Keystroke Efficiency
- Three Statement Model
- Public Comparables Analysis
- Precedent Comparables Analysis
- Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
- Valuation “Football Field”
- Leveraged Buyout Analysis
Training Early Supports Your Career Track
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The hundreds of individuals Adventis certifies each year are in very good company. Adventis-certified individuals are currently represented at hundreds of firms throughout the country (see below for a sampling of the more notable firms). Earning your certification won’t guarantee an interview, but it will help to move your resume closer to the top of the pile.
Learn About our On-Campus Boot Camps
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- Same lesson plan and exercises as our online FMC Program
- Typically 9 am to 6 pm on a Saturday or Sunday
- Typical class size of 10-20
FAQ
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Many undergraduate students choose to take the FMC Program while they are 1st- and 2nd-year students in order to properly prepare for the rigorous recruiting cycles for investment banking, private equity, and other competitive fields in finance.
However, we also have many 3rd- and 4th-year students enroll in the program to prepare for internship and full-time recruiting and brush up on their financial modeling skills.
Know that there is no single right time to enroll. Candidates come to us during various stages in their undergraduate careers with the shared goal of preparing for recruiting, building financial modeling skills, and gaining a technical understanding of financial concepts.
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