Corporate Finance Institute

Valuation Modeling Specialization

Corporate Finance Institute

Valuation Modeling Specialization

Valuation Modeling for Finance Professionals.

Build financial models, value companies, and present insights using real world finance workflows.

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Intermediate level

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4 weeks to complete
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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  • Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
  • Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
  • Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
  • Earn a career certificate from Corporate Finance Institute

Specialization - 5 course series

Introduction to Business Valuation

Introduction to Business Valuation

Course 1, 6 hours

What you'll learn

  • Learn valuation methods, compare EV & equity value, apply key techniques, assess pros & cons, and present clear financial analysis with key outputs.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Excel Formulas
Category: Financial Statement Analysis
Category: Business Valuation
Category: Reconciliation
Category: Financial Forecasting
Category: Forecasting
Category: Capital Budgeting
Category: Microsoft Excel
Category: Cash Flows
Category: Mergers & Acquisitions
Category: Financial Modeling
Category: Competitive Analysis
Category: Presentations
Category: Cash Flow Forecasting
Category: Equities
Category: Financial Analysis
Introduction to 3-Statement Modeling

Introduction to 3-Statement Modeling

Course 2, 6 hours

What you'll learn

  • Learn statement links, build projection models, apply best practices, craft assumptions, balance complexity, & audit models for accuracy and errors.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Revenue Forecasting
Category: Financial Statement Analysis
Category: Financial Statements
Category: Cash Flow Forecasting
Category: Financial Auditing
Category: Balance Sheet
Category: Forecasting
Category: Cash Flows
Category: Financial Forecasting
Category: Income Statement
Category: Financial Modeling
DCF Valuation Modeling Fundamentals

DCF Valuation Modeling Fundamentals

Course 3, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Learn DCF principles, build valuation models, test sensitivities, and interpret company value using financial assumptions for finance & valuation use

Skills you'll gain

Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Cash Flow Forecasting
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: Financial Forecasting
Category: Financial Modeling
Category: Business Valuation
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Cash Flows
Category: Finance
Comparable Valuation Fundamentals

Comparable Valuation Fundamentals

Course 4, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • Select peer companies, filter unsuitable comparables, and apply valuation multiples like EV/EBITDA to properly compare and value target companies.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Financial Statement Analysis
Category: Business Valuation
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Benchmarking
Category: Financial Statements
Category: Income Statement
Category: Mergers & Acquisitions
Category: Competitive Analysis
Category: Equities
Category: Balance Sheet
PowerPoint & Pitchbooks

PowerPoint & Pitchbooks

Course 5, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • Learn pitchbooks, design slides, use PowerPoint tools, build charts, evaluate AI content, and present clear financial analysis to stakeholders.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Sales Presentations
Category: Investment Banking
Category: Productivity Software
Category: Microsoft Office
Category: Oral Expression
Category: Finance
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Private Equity
Category: Presentations
Category: Microsoft PowerPoint

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CFI (Corporate Finance Institute)
Corporate Finance Institute
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