Financial Modelling with Modern Excel

4.8 (21)

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3 Weeks

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Cohort-based Course

Join us on an exciting journey to revolutionise your financial models, with Excel's cutting-edge features like Dynamic Arrays and LAMBDAs!

Course overview

Excel has changed. Modelling practices are evolving. You must keep up!

Join three pros of the Excel and Modelling industry for this extensive course on financial modelling with Modern Excel.


Giles Male, co-founder of Full Stack Modeller, Diarmuid Early, Microsoft MVP and co-founder of The Golden Company, and Craig Hatmaker, creator of the 5G modelling methodology, have come together to offer this intense, 3-week bootcamp.


Giles will kick things off in week one by covering the fundamentals of three statement modelling. This will include a full walkthrough, and supporting training material. This is perfectly pitched for anyone interested in passing the Financial Modeling Institute's AFM certification.


Diarmuid will pick up in week two by guiding you through the fundamentals of Dynamic Arrays and LAMBDA.


Craig will close this bootcamp in week three by walking you through the conversion of a traditional three statement model (provided) to a 100% dynamic array model with support from 5G functions (also provided).


This is your chance to learn directly from some of the most knowledgable modellers and trainers out there, as part of a cohort that will support you every step of the way.


This bootcamp will be delivered through the Full Stack Modeller training platform, giving you 6 weeks' access to all Full Stack Modeller training content in addition to all of the bootcamp-specific content provided.

Who is this course for

01

Financial modellers interested in taking the FMI's AFM certification

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Finance professionals seeking to stay up to date with Excel's most recent features

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Finance professionals interested in 5G modelling

What you’ll get out of this course

A refresher of fundamental three statement modelling principles, taught in line with the FMI's AFM certification

Giles will kick off this bootcamp by walking through a complete three statement model build. This will include a practice case study for you to take away and work through in your own time.

Expert guidance through the application of Dynamic Arrays, LET and LAMBDA functions

Diarmuid will bring you up to speed with these incredibly powerful additions to the Excel functions library.


He'll walk you through their underlying characteristics, and show you how they can be applied to real-world modelling problems.

An introduction to the incredible 5G modelling methodology

Craig will bring you up to speed with 5G's underlying methodology. This will include free access to BXL's Financial Starter Pack (a $50 USD value), packed with 5G libraries, documentation, and examples.

A full three statement model build with Dynamic Arrays and LAMBDAs

Craig will close this bootcamp off by walking you through the conversion of a traditional three statement model (provided) to a 100% dynamic array model with support from 5G functions (also provided).

This course includes

7 interactive live sessions

Lifetime access to course materials

26 in-depth lessons

Direct access to instructor

Projects to apply learnings

Guided feedback & reflection

Private community of peers

Course certificate upon completion

Maven Satisfaction Guarantee

This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.

Course syllabus

Week 1

Jul 29—Aug 4

    Jul

    30

    Week 1, Session 1: Bootcamp Welcome and Modelling Best Practices

    Tue 7/304:00 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)

    Jul

    31

    Week 1, Session 2: "Traditional" Three Statement Modelling

    Wed 7/314:00 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)

    Henderson Walkthough

    24 items

Week 2

Aug 5—Aug 11

    Aug

    6

    Week 2, Session 1: The Fundamentals of Dynamic Arrays

    Tue 8/64:00 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)

    Aug

    7

    Week 2, Session 2: The Fundamentals of LAMBDA

    Wed 8/74:00 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)

    Diarmuid's files

    1 item

Week 3

Aug 12—Aug 16

    Aug

    13

    Week 3, Session 1: An Introduction to 5G Modelling

    Tue 8/134:00 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)

    Aug

    14

    Week 3, Session 2: Three Statement Modelling with Dynamic Arrays

    Wed 8/144:00 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)

    Aug

    16

    Closing Virtual Coffee Hour

    Fri 8/164:00 PM—5:00 PM (UTC)

    Craig's files

    1 item

4.8 (21 ratings)

What students are saying

Meet your instructor

Giles Male

Giles Male

Co-Founder at Full Stack Modeller

Giles is a seasoned financial modeller and trainer, having helped Excel users and modellers of all levels of experience across a 15 year career.


He's CIMA qualified, and is one of just seven individuals in the world to hold all three of the Financial Modeling Institute's certifications (AFM, CFM, MFM).

Diarmuid Early

Diarmuid Early

Top Excel Battle Competitor & Microsoft MVP

Diarmuid is one of the most talented and highly respected modellers in the world.


He is co-founder of The Golden Company, a recent addition to the Microsoft MVP ranks, and one of the highest ranked competitive Excel eSports players every year.

Craig Hatmaker

Craig Hatmaker

Creator of the 5G Modelling Methodology

Craig is, apparently, retired... although his retirement has so far led to the creation of the incredible 5G modelling methodology.


5G leans on Dynamic Arrays and LAMBDAs, and the Advanced Formula Environment, to bring a whole new range of solution possibilities to the table for financial modellers.

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Course schedule

4-6 hours per week

  • Tuesdays & Wednesdays + Optional Closing Session on final Friday

    5pm - 7pm London Time

    Core sessions across the three bootcamp weeks will take place from 5pm to 7pm on Tuesday and Wednesday each week.


    The bootcamp will conclude with an optional Coffee Hour session for open Q&A and discussion.

  • Weekly projects

    2 hours per week

    Additional, optional homework will be provided each week. This should take no longer than 2 hours to complete (each week).

  • Full Stack Modeller Platform Access

    Signing up to this bootcamp gives you 6 weeks' access to the Full Stack Modeller training platform and community.

Learning is better with cohorts

Learning is better with cohorts

Active hands-on learning

This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects

Interactive and project-based

You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams

Learn with a cohort of peers

Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you

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