June 15, 2026 – Financial Modeling Institute has won Professional Certification Programme of the Year at the International e-Assessment Awards, recognized for the Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM) accreditation program. The award was presented at the Awards Gala Dinner during the International e-Assessment Conference in London, the world's leading event dedicated to digital assessment.
Now in their 10th year, the International e-Assessment Awards recognize excellence and innovation across the assessment industry. The 2026 program received a record number of entries, with 48 finalists representing organizations across Europe, Asia, North America and Australia, spanning schools and universities through to professional certification and workplace assessment.
Financial Modeling Institute was recognized for the AFM accreditation program, which takes a uniquely practical approach to assessment. Unlike traditional finance and accounting exams, FMI's accreditation requires candidates to build a full three-statement financial model of a company from scratch within a fixed time constraint, closely replicating the demands faced by finance professionals in real-world roles. This approach is supported by FMI's dedicated Exam Center of Excellence, which ensures the integrity, consistency, and validity of its assessments.
The AFM's experiential format is designed to assess technical knowledge, as well as the ability to apply skills under pressure, structure financial models effectively, and produce outputs that can be relied upon for decision making.
"I am incredibly honored to accept this award on behalf of Financial Modeling Institute," said Elena Alexandrova, Director of Exam Operations at Financial Modeling Institute. "This recognition is a testament to our candidates and alumni worldwide, who have made the AFM a mark of real excellence. Our approach is anchored in a candidate-first philosophy, balancing fairness and validity with rigorous, real-world relevance. This honor belongs to our entire team, our graders, our proctors, and our community."
The recognition reflects a broader shift within professional certification toward assessments that measure applied, job-ready skills rather than theoretical knowledge alone. FMI's approach emphasizes rigor, practical competency, and real-world expectations.
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The Financial Modeling Institute is dedicated to advancing the financial modeling profession globally through accreditation and thought leadership. FMI supports finance professionals in developing the technical excellence and practical expertise required to build robust, reliable financial models.
