Foundations in Financial Modeling

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Begin your financial modeling journey here.
Financial modeling is a discipline that encompasses both knowledge and skills.
FMI Foundations is your starting point to acquire financial modeling knowledge.

Designed by the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI), FMI Foundations is a 15-hour investment for your future. It is your starting point to learn about financial modeling theory and concepts.

You can write the online multiple-choice exam any time.

HOW FMI FOUNDATIONS WILL HELP YOU BECOME
A STRONG FINANCIAL MODELER
Elevate Your Career
You will have access to the key concepts and best practices in financial modeling, including:
  • How to effectively structure a financial model
  • Key Accounting concepts
  • What goes into schedules
  • Financial statements
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Once you register, you will receive a learning roadmap and preparation videos. You will get to bolster your skillset and your career potential.
Demonstrate Your Difference
Financial models have become the most important decision-making tools in finance.

Models are used extensively in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, equity research, asset management, and credit to make critical business decisions.

Demonstrate to employers that you are on the path to becoming a financial modeler

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What leading corporate executives are saying about our program.

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“The FMI is addressing a large unmet need by ensuring that new hires and existing employees have exceptional financial modeling skills. Employers globally are realizing that the FMI is establishing the new standard.”

Paul Smith, FCA, CFA, MA

Former President and CEO of the CFA Institute

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What does the FMI's Foundations in Financial Modeling involve?
You gain access to learning materials that cover:
  • Financial modeling best practices
  • Optimal model design and flow
  • Financial statements
  • Advanced technical skills
Learn to build the key model schedules, including:
  • Revenues
  • Costs
  • Fixed Assets
  • Taxes
  • Working Capital
  • Debt
  • Equity
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Take your first step towards becoming an accredited financial modeler

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    FMI Foundations is a stepping stone to achieving outstanding financial modeling skills. Continue your modeling journey by attaining the FMI's Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM) accreditation.
  • You’re differentiating yourself with a tangible, industry-revered accreditation.
  • You’re differentiating yourself with a tangible, industry-revered accreditation.

Register for the FMI's Foundations in Financial Modeling program today.

The cost of $195 USD includes:

  • Access to the FMI Community platform and the FMI Foundations learning materials 
  • For those who pass, the ability to use and share the FMI Foundations badge
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Register for the FMI's Foundations in Financial Modeling program today.

The cost of $195 USD includes:


Access to the FMI Community platform and the FMI Foundations learning materials

For those who pass, the ability to use & share the FMI Foundations badge

Register Now