Many analysts can read a model. The FMVA® program teaches you how to evaluate the financial health of companies, build dynamic financial models in Excel, estimate the value of businesses, and clearly present your analysis. FMVA® is designed for professionals ...
Many analysts can read a model. The FMVA® program teaches you how to evaluate the financial health of companies, build dynamic financial models in Excel, estimate the value of businesses, and clearly present your analysis. FMVA® is designed for professionals and students preparing for careers in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, and corporate finance/FP&A at top global and Nigerian firms.
Nigeria’s top finance roles, whether at a domestic corporate, global MNC, or investment firm, expect you to build models, not just read them. This section teaches you to construct the financial models that analysts, investors, and managers rely on to understand financial trends and make informed decisions.
Build a dynamic, logically structured three-statement model with clear assumptions and outputs managers can review and trust
Create multi-year forecasts across the income statement, cash flow, and balance sheet
Run scenario and sensitivity analyses so you can show what happens to the numbers when conditions change
Strong accounting fundamentals are the foundation of every credible financial model and analysis. This section ensures you understand what’s driving the numbers, not just how to report them.
Read and interpret financial statements with confidence, understanding how each component connects to the others
Apply the accounting principles that underpin the standards financial analysts encounter most
Understand how accounting decisions affect your models and the outputs that follow from them
Valuation is one of the most in-demand skills across Nigeria’s investment banking, private equity, and corporate finance landscape. This section teaches you to determine what a company is worth and defend that view with data.
Understand the main valuation methodologies, when to use each, and the tradeoffs between them
Build comparable company and precedent transaction analyses from real data
Construct a DCF model in Excel and calculate the weighted average cost of capital
FP&A is one of the fastest-growing finance functions at Nigerian corporates, MNCs, and startups. This section prepares you to go beyond reporting and become the person who explains what the numbers mean and what to do next.
Build financial forecasts that support planning cycles and strategic decisions
Monitor results, identify the key drivers behind changes in revenue, costs, and profitability, and communicate them clearly
Translate financial data into insights that give management what they need to act
Excel proficiency is a baseline expectation for finance roles across Nigeria. This section takes you from functional to fast, the level where hiring managers start to take notice.
Work faster and more accurately using keyboard shortcuts and efficient workflows
Conduct data analysis using pivot tables, data tables, and the functions finance teams rely on most
Build advanced formulas and functions that make your models more dynamic and easier to audit
In Nigeria’s competitive finance job market, the ability to turn a complex analysis into a clear, decision-ready output sets you apart. This section teaches you to present your work in a way that gets it in front of the right people.
Build professional dashboards and charts that surface the key drivers instead of overwhelming the reader with data
Present financial analysis in a format that supports investment and business decisions at every level
Design reports and presentations that make trends, risks, and valuation insights easy to act on
The strongest models are built on a clear understanding of the business behind the numbers. This section gives you the context to make your models sharper and your recommendations more credible, a skill that matters whether you’re analyzing a Nigerian conglomerate, an NGX-listed company, or a global MNC.
Assess industry trends, competitive dynamics, and macroeconomic factors that affect how a business performs
Bring strategic and operational context into your models so your assumptions are grounded in reality
Evaluate business risks and opportunities in a way that strengthens both your analysis and your point of view
Choose from 9 optional courses to learn or review the fundamentals.
Complete 15 required core courses to build your skill set in financial modeling & valuation analyst.
Choose a minimum of 3 electives (out of 12 available) to master more advanced topics and specialized areas.
These case study challenges allow you to apply your knowledge and skills by solving real-world problems.
After completing the required courses, take the final exam (with a minimum passing grade of 70%) to earn your program certification.
Congratulations on becoming a certified Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst! Upon completion of the program, you will receive a blockchain digital certificate with your new credentials.
In all honesty, 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. I also appreciate CFI focusing internationally and giving a financial break to those who are struggling to afford it.
A combined 100+ years of industry experience to help you unlock your potential.
CFI is recognized by leading professional bodies worldwide for the quality of its finance training and certification programs. CFI aims to create value for its certification holders, spread awareness of the FMVA® program, and increase global recognition of our designations.
