Learn Financial Analysis Through Real Market Examples
We teach financial analysis the way professionals actually use it. Not theory for the sake of theory, but practical approaches tested in real market conditions over the past decade. Our autumn 2025 program focuses on building analytical skills you'll actually need.
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Teaching Approach
Rhydian Colquhoun
Program Director
Spent fifteen years analyzing markets before switching to education. Believes most financial courses teach formulas without context, which is why our approach starts with actual scenarios first.
Case-Based Learning
Every concept gets introduced through a real case study. You might analyze a company's quarterly report one week, then work through a merger analysis the next. The formula comes after you understand why it matters.
Progressive Skill Building
Start with basic ratio analysis, then move into cash flow modeling, then valuation techniques. Each module builds on the previous one. And yeah, you'll make mistakes along the way. That's actually part of the learning process.
Industry Context
Financial analysis doesn't happen in a vacuum. We look at how different industries require different analytical approaches. Technology companies need different metrics than manufacturing firms, for example.
Questions We Actually Get Asked
Before Starting
- Do I need an accounting background?
- How much time should I expect to invest weekly?
- What software tools will we use?
- Can I work full-time while taking this?
During the Program
- What if I fall behind on assignments?
- How do office hours work?
- Can I revisit earlier modules later?
- Will I work on group projects?
After Completion
- Do you provide job placement assistance?
- Can I access materials after finishing?
- What certification do I receive?
- Are there advanced follow-up courses?
Why Financial Analysis Still Matters
You'd think with all the AI tools and automated screening systems out there, traditional financial analysis would be obsolete. But here's what we've noticed over the years.
The fundamentals haven't changed much in decades. What has changed is the speed at which you need to apply them and the volume of data you're working with.
Reading Between the Numbers
Financial statements tell you what happened. Analysis tells you why it happened and what might happen next. That second part is where human judgment still outperforms algorithms. You can't automate understanding business strategy or competitive dynamics.
The Valuation Question
There's no single right way to value a company. Different methods suit different situations. The skill isn't in memorizing formulas but in knowing which approach makes sense for the specific business you're analyzing. Context matters more than precision.
Industry Patterns
After analyzing hundreds of companies in a sector, you start noticing patterns. Certain red flags. Certain positive indicators. This pattern recognition comes from experience more than textbooks, which is why our program emphasizes working through real cases.
How the Program Works
Our next cohort starts October 2025. The program runs for nine months with a structured but flexible schedule designed for working professionals.
Weekly Structure
Each week combines video lectures, reading assignments, and practical exercises. You'll typically spend six to eight hours per week on coursework, though this varies by module.
- Two lecture sessions released Monday and Wednesday
- One practical assignment due by Sunday
- Optional office hours Thursday evenings
- Discussion forums monitored daily
Program Timeline
Fundamentals
8 weeks
Analysis Methods
12 weeks
Valuation
10 weeks
Capstone Project
6 weeks
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