University of Cape Town
Financial Modelling and Analysis
Enhance your understanding of financial forecasting, corporate valuation, and market analysis to equip yourself for a successful career in asset management.
Start date
10 February 2025
Course duration
8 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
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Effort
8–10 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Course overview
Irrespective of your level, financial modelling skills have become one of the most highly sought-after skills for finance professionals today.
Supercharged Finance (Sept, 2018).
Every sector, company, business owner and investor is different, but a good financial model usually contains at least the three outputs: the financial statements, an operational cash flow forecast and a KPI overview.
EY (Oct, 2019).
Duration: 8 weeks (excluding orientation)
Financial modelling skills are essential for forecasting a business's financial performance and comparing it to industry competitors. In the Financial Modelling and Analysis online short course from the University of Cape Town (UCT), you'll learn the foundational concepts required for Excel-based modelling and forecasting. The course will teach you how to create a mathematical model in Microsoft Excel that reflects the historical, current, or projected value or financial performance of an asset, stock, or investment. With guidance from expert faculty, you'll learn how to make strategic business decisions with financial modelling and create a discounted cash flow analysis using financial forecasts.
After completing the course, you'll have the skills to build revenue models and determine realistic forecast assumptions.
Is this course for you?
This course is designed for current and aspiring financial analysts interested in developing their critical-thinking abilities and gaining impartial perspectives on various financial characteristics and their implications. With a focus on enhancing professionals’ quantitative skills to estimate, forecast, and calculate financial data, this course will help you excel in financial forecasting.
Course overview
Introduction
Duration: 8 weeks (excluding orientation)
Financial modelling skills are essential for forecasting a business's financial performance and comparing it to industry competitors. In the Financial Modelling and Analysis online short course from the University of Cape Town (UCT), you'll learn the foundational concepts required for Excel-based modelling and forecasting. The course will teach you how to create a mathematical model in Microsoft Excel that reflects the historical, current, or projected value or financial performance of an asset, stock, or investment. With guidance from expert faculty, you'll learn how to make strategic business decisions with financial modelling and create a discounted cash flow analysis using financial forecasts.
After completing the course, you'll have the skills to build revenue models and determine realistic forecast assumptions.
Is this course for you?
This course is designed for current and aspiring financial analysts interested in developing their critical-thinking abilities and gaining impartial perspectives on various financial characteristics and their implications. With a focus on enhancing professionals’ quantitative skills to estimate, forecast, and calculate financial data, this course will help you excel in financial forecasting.
What will set you apart
Highly practical and in-demand financial modelling skills.
The ability to augment financial models for a variety of business types.
A certificate of completion from Africa’s leading university.
Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.Course curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
Using financial modelling effectively
Module 2
Accounting statements
Module 3
Building the three statement model
Module 4
Forecasting the three statement model
Module 5
Sensitivity and scenario analysis
Module 6
Modelling different types of businesses
Module 7
Using financial models for decision-making in business
Module 8
Using financial models for valuation
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Course Convenor
Dr Lucian J Pitt
Senior Lecturer (Finance), Department of Finance and Tax, UCT
About the certificate
Learn about financial modelling and valuation analysis, and earn an official certificate of completion from the University of Cape Town.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.
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Payment options
You can pay your course fees before the course starts, or you may opt for a split payment plan on courses that are nine weeks and shorter. For courses 10 weeks and longer, there is a three-part payment plan available. To find out more about payment options please visit our Payment and Financing page, or contact an Enrollment Adviser, to find out which option you qualify for.
Manage your time
GetSmarter's learning model is designed to help you, as a working professional, improve your skills without compromising on work and family responsibilities. The course work is broken up into weekly, manageable bite-sized modules, with incremental deadlines, designed to help you pace yourself over the duration of the course and allow you the legroom to work when it suits you best.
At the beginning of each module you'll be presented with the course content and assignments necessary for completion. You also have access to your Success Adviser who will help you manage your time, and support you with any administrative or technical queries you might have.
Seek employer assistance
By improving your skills and industry knowledge, you'll have an influence on the success of your organization. Why wouldn't you ask your boss to help you fund your studies if it's going to have an impact on the way you do business?
Of our past students, 37 percent have received financial assistance from their employers. You can ask for help, too. Here is a guide to show you how to request financial assistance from your employer.
If you are a Learning & Development (L&D) manager, or involved in training and upskilling for an organization, you can request information regarding our corporate offering on our GetSmarter for business page.
How to change your start date
As part of our commitment to your professional development, GetSmarter offers you a two-week period to change your course start date or request your money back if you’re not fully satisfied.
To qualify for a deferral of your course start date, or to cancel your enrollment and receive a refund of your course fee, your request would need to reach our Success Advisers before the release of Module 2. For more information, please read our Terms and Conditions.
Discover the Online Campus
The Online Campus will be your virtual classroom for the duration of your course. Through its easy-to-use interface you'll have access to a diverse variety of course content formats including: interactive videos, module notes, practice quizzes, presentations, assignment briefs, and additional web resources.
On the Online Campus, you'll also be able to ask questions and interact with your fellow students and teaching team through the discussion forums. If you are looking for your Online Campus login, please visit your Account page here.
Financing options
We've recently partnered with financial services firm, FeverTree, to offer you another convenient way to finance your short course education. Find out how you can apply for a short-term loan below.
How do I apply?
- You have the option of applying for a full course-cost loan agreement with FeverTree (South African citizens and short courses only)
- FeverTree works with GetSmarter to ensure your studies are financed right away, giving you the chance to join the soonest presentation
- You can find out if you pre-qualify in seconds. Send an SMS with your “Name*Surname*ID Number*Gross Salary” to 30082
- FeverTree’s application process is simple and quick – expect a 15-minute turnaround to find out if you’ve been successful with your loan application
- Even if you aren’t successful in your FeverTree application, you’ll still be eligible for the payment plan options with GetSmarter
