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Learn financial modeling, valuation, FP&A, and Excel at your own pace from the world's most recognized online finance training platform. Strengthen your candidacy for finance roles in banking, BPO and shared services, telecommunications, and other industries at global and Philippine firms.
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Designed Around Real Finance Work
- Build real financial models just like the professionals
- Learn from self-paced video lessons with interactive exercises
- Practice with hands-on case studies and Excel templates
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- Gain relevant skills for finance careers globally and in Nigeria
- Follow a structured learning path at your own pace
- Earn a credential that verifies your skills to employers
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I think the Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) from the Corporate Finance Institute is impactful because it focuses on practical skills that professionals actually use in finance and valuation roles. The hands-on approach to financial modeling and valuation techniques makes it highly applicable in real work environments. In my case, since I work with real estate data in a valuation company, the certification helps me connect the data I work with to the analytical and valuation processes used by valuers.
Lakshmitha Mummareddy, FMVA®
Data Officer, Windmills Group
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The FMVA® program stood out for its practical, hands-on approach and emphasis on real-world best practices.
A few years ago, I earned my FMVA® certification, and it has been incredibly valuable in my career. As a CPA who spent many years working as an auditor and consultant, I now work in strategic corporate finance, leading complex, multi-million-dollar valuations, financial modeling, and challenging forecasting.
“The courses are not only practical but also engaging and very well-structured.”
I also really appreciate how up-to-date and job-relevant the material is. The mix of Excel-based modeling, real-world examples, and case-driven learning makes a huge difference. It’s clear that CFI genuinely understands what finance professionals need in today’s fast-moving world.
“As a CFA Charterholder who put a good 900 hours into that designation, I found just as much value in your FMVA® program.”
This designation only took me about 60-70 hours to complete. What I like about the approach is that it's very practical for the workplace as opposed to just pure theory.
“The FMVA® was incredibly valuable during the Goldman Sachs interview process.”
I had CFI open on my second screen while working through the case study, which required building a model and presenting strategic alternatives. It was a great support.
“I also took this certification because I wanted a better bargaining position in the job market.”
I wanted to break into banking or VC, I needed to build a solid finance foundation. And coming from a public administration background? That wasn’t exactly easy. I’m used to reading long texts, and not crunching numbers or navigating Excel. I started learning finance a few months before graduating. It was mostly because my last two internships, at a Dutch development bank and a VC firm that got me curious about how finance drives real change.
“Having the FMVA® has also made it easier to demonstrate my skills to employers and has opened up more opportunities in financial analysis and corporate finance.”
I chose the FMVA® because I wanted something practical that could help me stand out in a competitive market. I was looking for a program that combined technical skills with real-world applications, and the FMVA® seemed like the perfect fit to build on what I’d learned in school and on the job.
“I can confidently say that FMVA® added a new layer of depth and real-world application to my learning journey.”
The FMVA® certification has significantly enriched my financial knowledge and practical understanding, especially in financial modeling, valuation, and Excel-based analysis. While I’m still in the early stages of applying what I’ve learned, the program has provided me with a strong foundation and clear structure for future growth.
“The FMVA® has helped me develop world-class skills, and practices.”
It has helped me consolidate my knowledge and understanding of corporate finance through the real-world examples and scenarios and given me a structured and consistent way of developing and evaluating financial models in commercial contexts.
“What sets the FMVA apart is its strong focus on practical application, the depth of its curriculum, and the clarity of its instruction.”
The program significantly improved my Excel modeling capabilities, financial analysis techniques, and valuation frameworks. It also helped refine my ability to build dashboards and communicate financial insights effectively.
“Thank you for creating such a transformative program, I’m proud to be part of the CFI community.”
The program equipped me with advanced Excel modeling, scenario analysis, and valuation techniques that I now apply directly to strategic decision-making.
The FMVA® program stood out for its practical, hands-on approach and emphasis on real-world best practices.
A few years ago, I earned my FMVA® certification, and it has been incredibly valuable in my career. As a CPA who spent many years working as an auditor and consultant, I now work in strategic corporate finance, leading complex, multi-million-dollar valuations, financial modeling, and challenging forecasting.
“The courses are not only practical but also engaging and very well-structured.”
I also really appreciate how up-to-date and job-relevant the material is. The mix of Excel-based modeling, real-world examples, and case-driven learning makes a huge difference. It’s clear that CFI genuinely understands what finance professionals need in today’s fast-moving world.
“As a CFA Charterholder who put a good 900 hours into that designation, I found just as much value in your FMVA® program.”
This designation only took me about 60-70 hours to complete. What I like about the approach is that it's very practical for the workplace as opposed to just pure theory.
“The FMVA® was incredibly valuable during the Goldman Sachs interview process.”
I had CFI open on my second screen while working through the case study, which required building a model and presenting strategic alternatives. It was a great support.
“I also took this certification because I wanted a better bargaining position in the job market.”
I wanted to break into banking or VC, I needed to build a solid finance foundation. And coming from a public administration background? That wasn’t exactly easy. I’m used to reading long texts, and not crunching numbers or navigating Excel. I started learning finance a few months before graduating. It was mostly because my last two internships, at a Dutch development bank and a VC firm that got me curious about how finance drives real change.
“Having the FMVA® has also made it easier to demonstrate my skills to employers and has opened up more opportunities in financial analysis and corporate finance.”
I chose the FMVA® because I wanted something practical that could help me stand out in a competitive market. I was looking for a program that combined technical skills with real-world applications, and the FMVA® seemed like the perfect fit to build on what I’d learned in school and on the job.
“I can confidently say that FMVA® added a new layer of depth and real-world application to my learning journey.”
The FMVA® certification has significantly enriched my financial knowledge and practical understanding, especially in financial modeling, valuation, and Excel-based analysis. While I’m still in the early stages of applying what I’ve learned, the program has provided me with a strong foundation and clear structure for future growth.
“The FMVA® has helped me develop world-class skills, and practices.”
It has helped me consolidate my knowledge and understanding of corporate finance through the real-world examples and scenarios and given me a structured and consistent way of developing and evaluating financial models in commercial contexts.
“What sets the FMVA apart is its strong focus on practical application, the depth of its curriculum, and the clarity of its instruction.”
The program significantly improved my Excel modeling capabilities, financial analysis techniques, and valuation frameworks. It also helped refine my ability to build dashboards and communicate financial insights effectively.
“Thank you for creating such a transformative program, I’m proud to be part of the CFI community.”
The program equipped me with advanced Excel modeling, scenario analysis, and valuation techniques that I now apply directly to strategic decision-making.
Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®) Certificate
CFI's globally recognized Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®) Certification is now available to learners across the Philippines as a single online bundle, allowing you to learn financial modeling and valuation at your own pace. Earn an industry-standard credential and strengthen your candidacy for roles in banking, shared services, and telecoms in global firms, the Philippines, and remote positions:
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Corporate Finance
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Excel and PowerPoint
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Financial Analysis
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Financial Modeling
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Valuation Techniques
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Dashboarding and Pitchbooks
“The FMVA® was incredibly valuable during the Goldman Sachs interview process.”
I had CFI open on my second screen while working through the case study, which required building a model and presenting strategic alternatives.
When I interviewed at Goldman Sachs, two of the three interviewers were familiar with the FMVA® and spoke highly of it. I felt the program was very comprehensive, I aced all my interviews thanks to the knowledge and skills I gained.
I always recommend the FMVA® to colleagues looking to transition into investment banking or corporate finance.
When I interviewed at Goldman Sachs, two of the three interviewers were familiar with the FMVA® and spoke highly of it. I felt the program was very comprehensive, I aced all my interviews thanks to the knowledge and skills I gained.
I always recommend the FMVA® to colleagues looking to transition into investment banking or corporate finance.
Alonso Saponara Rivva, FMVA®
Investment Banking Analyst, Goldman Sachs
