The Way You'll Actually Learn

Here's the thing about financial modeling—it's not really about being good at spreadsheets. Anyone can learn functions. What matters is whether you can look at a business and figure out what drivers actually matter, how they connect, and which assumptions will hold up under scrutiny.

Our approach starts with business fundamentals first. You'll work through real company scenarios where the model structure isn't handed to you. Sometimes you'll need to make calls about revenue recognition timing. Other times you'll debate whether to model working capital at the line item level or use a simplified approach. These are the decisions that separate someone who can follow a template from someone who can build models that executives trust.

• Case-based learning using actual company financials from Australian and international markets
• Building from scratch instead of filling in pre-made templates
• Understanding when complexity adds value versus when it just creates maintenance headaches
• Learning to defend your assumptions and explain model mechanics to non-technical stakeholders