Financial Analysis Certification Program
Our comprehensive curriculum prepares investment professionals for the complexities of modern market analysis. Starting October 2025, we're offering a structured path through equity valuation, portfolio construction, and risk management that mirrors real-world financial scenarios.
Program Modules
Each module builds on previous knowledge while introducing new analytical frameworks. We've designed this sequence based on feedback from working analysts and portfolio managers about what they actually use.
Financial Statement Analysis
6 weeksYou'll learn to read between the lines of corporate reports. We focus on spotting warning signs and understanding what management isn't telling you directly.
- Revenue recognition patterns across industries
- Cash flow manipulation detection
- Quality of earnings assessment
- Off-balance sheet analysis
Equity Valuation Methods
8 weeksThis gets into the practical side of putting a price on businesses. Multiple approaches, because one method never tells the whole story.
- DCF modeling with scenario analysis
- Comparable company analysis in emerging markets
- Sum-of-parts valuation
- Real options framework application
Portfolio Construction
7 weeksBuilding portfolios that make sense for actual clients with real constraints. Theory matters, but so does implementation.
- Modern portfolio theory with liquidity constraints
- Factor-based allocation strategies
- Rebalancing protocols and tax considerations
- Alternative asset integration
Risk Management Frameworks
7 weeksRisk isn't just about volatility. We cover the stuff that actually keeps fund managers up at night—counterparty risk, operational risk, and tail events.
- VaR and CVaR in practice
- Stress testing methodologies
- Correlation breakdown scenarios
- Hedging strategy implementation
Meet Your Instructors
Our teaching team comes from buy-side and sell-side backgrounds. They've valued companies, managed portfolios, and dealt with the messiness of real markets.
Dr. Bjorn Ljungqvist
Lead Faculty - Equity Analysis
Spent twelve years at a Nordic pension fund analyzing European industrials. Now teaches valuation with a focus on cyclical businesses and capital allocation decisions.
Siobhan Kavanaugh
Portfolio Management Faculty
Former portfolio manager at a Dublin-based multi-asset fund. She specializes in teaching allocation strategies that work during market transitions and regime changes.
Vesna Petrović
Risk Management Faculty
Built risk frameworks for emerging market funds in Central Europe. Her teaching focuses on practical risk management when historical data doesn't capture current conditions.