By the end of this course, learners will be able to apply core Excel functions, analyze financial datasets, build complete financial statements, evaluate investments using NPV and IRR, perform sensitivity testing, and visualize and audit financial models with confidence.
Master Financial Modeling with Excel & AI: Analyze Forecast
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Master Financial Modeling with Excel & AI: Analyze Forecast
This course is part of AI for Business Ethics & Financial Strategy Mastery Specialization
Instructor: EDUCBA
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2 weeks to complete
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What you'll learn
Apply Excel functions to analyze data and build fully linked financial statements.
Evaluate investments using NPV, IRR, sensitivity testing, and scenario analysis tools.
Visualize, audit, and validate financial models for accurate, decision-ready insights.
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January 2026
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25 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 7 modules in this course
This module builds a strong foundation in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis, introducing essential interface navigation, core functions, and key statistical and lookup tools used throughout professional financial modeling workflows.
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14 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on data integrity, precision control, and criteria-based calculations, equipping learners with the ability to clean, validate, and organize large datasets essential for accurate financial modeling.
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14 videos4 assignments
This module explores the foundational mathematics behind financial decision-making, including discounting, compounding, loan calculations, and investment appraisal using NPV and IRR.
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12 videos4 assignments
This module introduces depreciation methods, Excel’s analytical toolset, and scenario analysis techniques, empowering learners to perform financial simulations and assess outcome variability.
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10 videos3 assignments
This module guides learners through constructing complete financial statements—including the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement—while applying best practices and ensuring accurate reconciliation.
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11 videos4 assignments
This module provides an in-depth exploration of sensitivity analysis techniques, enabling learners to evaluate risk, test assumptions, and interpret variable impacts using Excel-based analytical tools.
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10 videos3 assignments
This module enhances financial storytelling through data visualization techniques and ensures model reliability using Excel’s auditing tools, preparing learners to deliver clear, accurate financial insights.
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13 videos3 assignments
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