Financial Modeling Training by Financial Arena

We develop best practice financial models based on the experience of industry practitioners who have learned simple techniques to replace overly-clever ‘good ideas’ that proved bad in practice over time.

As a minimum objective, models must be free of fundamental omissions and logical errors, and this outcome must be achieved under short lead times.

The FAST Modeling Standard

The FAST Standard, founded 16 years ago, is a set of rules on the structure and detailed design of spreadsheet- based models. It was written to provide clear guidance for the complex world of spreadsheet based Financial Modeling. Any model that is unnecessarily complicated is not good.

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FAST Standard Level 1 Certification

If you are seeking to build more flexible and transparent spreadsheet models there is an option to learn and certify your modelling skills. The FAST Standard has been developed by professional financial modelers across the globe and provides a set of guidelines for building spreadsheets.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the course prerequisites?

No modeling experienced is required, just basic Excel knowledge, a laptop and passion to learn. For those with no modeling experience, the Best Practice Financial Modeling Using Excel course provides a solid introduction to real-world financial modeling preparing participants to build flexible and transparent business models based on financial modeling best practices.

What do I need to bring in your financial modeling courses ?

Participants should bring their own laptop with a Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Excel 2013 or 2016 installed and have a basic understanding of MS Excel. The Mac version of Excel is dramatically different and it is not advised to use it during the seminar. If you have a Mac laptop you can join this seminar provided you have Windows and the Windows version of Ms Excel installed (using Parallels or Bootcamp).

Do you offer accredited financial modeling training?

We are accredited by the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI) and the FAST Standard Organization and offer best practice financial modeling training across the globe. If you are seeking to build more flexible and transparent spreadsheet models this is an option to learn and certify your modelling skills.

Do you provide any post-seminar support?

We will provide you with some additional case studies to work and once you send us your solution, the instructor will send you detailed feedback and if needed schedule a follow-up 1-hour webinar (free of charge).