Learn Financial Modeling From People Who Actually Use It

Our instructors don't just teach scenario modeling—they build models for real businesses every week. You'll learn methods that work in actual decision-making environments, not just in textbooks.

Instructor Linh Tran teaching financial modeling techniques

Linh Tran

Scenario Planning Specialist

Spent eight years helping manufacturing companies in northern Vietnam map out cash flow scenarios. She's walked through dozens of expansion decisions and knows which variables actually matter when money's on the line.

Instructor Mai Nguyen demonstrating model building techniques

Mai Nguyen

Forecasting Consultant

Works with retail and service businesses to build realistic revenue projections. She's seen what happens when forecasts ignore seasonal patterns or local market conditions—and teaches you how to avoid those mistakes.

How We Actually Teach This Stuff

We skip the boring theory lectures. Instead, you'll work through real scenarios—messy ones with incomplete data and unclear outcomes, just like you face at work.

1

Start With a Real Problem

Each session begins with an actual business challenge. Maybe it's a restaurant trying to decide whether to open a second location. Or a wholesaler figuring out if they can afford to hire three more drivers.

You get the context, the constraints, and the question that needs answering. No made-up examples with perfect data.

2

Build the Model Together

Your instructor walks through their thinking out loud. Where do you start? Which assumptions need testing first? What can you ignore for now?

You're watching someone who's done this hundreds of times make judgment calls in real time. Then you try building a similar model on your own, with guidance when you get stuck.

3

Test Different Scenarios

Now comes the interesting part. What if sales come in 15% lower than expected? What if a key supplier raises prices? What if both happen at once?

You learn to stress-test your models and identify which assumptions matter most. This is where you start seeing patterns that apply across different types of businesses.

4

Get Direct Feedback

Submit your work and get specific comments. Not just "good job" or generic suggestions—actual notes on where your logic breaks down or which variables you're overlooking.

Our instructors review every model you submit. They've seen the common mistakes and can spot where you're making assumptions that won't hold up.

Quick Wins You Can Use Immediately

Map Your Cash Cycles First

Before building any complex forecast, chart when money actually moves in and out. You'll catch timing problems that fancy models often miss.

Build Three Versions Minimum

Always run a realistic case, a worse case, and a better case. The gaps between them tell you where your biggest risks and opportunities sit.

Track What Actually Happens

Compare your projections to real results every month. You'll quickly learn which of your assumptions tend to be off—and adjust future models accordingly.

Keep Models Simple At First

Start with the five or six variables that drive most of your outcomes. You can always add complexity later once the basics are working.

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Financial modeling workspace showing practical scenario planning tools