Financial Modeling School + AFM Registration & Exam Prep.
How the BFI School Cohort Works
- Cohort Duration: 3-month program
- Quarterly Registration: Register for BFI School 4 times a year and sign up 1 month before your cohort begins
- Guided Learning Experience: Each cohort benefits from guided learning
- Personalized Instructor Sessions: Get one-on-one time with instructors after completing each course
- Structured Progression: Move from basics to advanced courses, with each course building on prerequisites
- Instructor Communication: Chat directly with your instructor to seek guidance and support
- Capstone Projects: Complete a minimum of 3 real-life projects, evaluated by instructors, to showcase your skills.
- Course Certificates: Earn a certificate upon completion of each course
- Cohort Collaboration: Engage in discussions and idea sharing within your cohort through the embedded group chat feature
- Pathway Completion Certificate: Receive a comprehensive certificate upon successfully finishing the entire school pathway
- Full Access: One-year access to the school's resources
- Mode Of Learning: Online
Curriculum
Our comprehensive curriculum comprises six key course units, carefully designed to empower you with the expertise needed to excel in financial modeling.

Accounting Fundamentals
With this course, student delve into core concepts, principles, and elements of accounting essential for understanding project finance and financial modeling. Gain the expertise to effectively analyze financial statements and make informed decisions.

Core Modeling Skills
This course forms the foundation of student’s financial modeling journey, providing a comprehensive understanding of the generally accepted modeling approach (FAST). Learn essential techniques and best practices to construct accurate and reliable financial models.

Financial Modeling for Projects
With the Financial Modeling for Projects course, student will gain a deep insight into modeling as it relates to projects. Explore the intricacies of project-based financial modeling, enabling you to analyze investments, forecast outcomes, and make informed decisions with confidence.

Financial Modeling for Business
This course unit delves into the world of business-focused financial modeling. Acquire the skills to interpret financial data, evaluate business performance, and strategize for growth and profitability.

Valuation Modeling
This course allows students to master the art of valuation modeling, a critical aspect of financial analysis. Learn various valuation methods, including discounted cash flow (DCF) and relative valuation, to assess the worth of businesses and investment opportunities.

Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM) Exam Prep Course + Registration
As a candidate, BFI’s learning resources and courses are enough to prepare for the AFM exam, a rigorous, proctored, 4-hour online exam in which you will be provided with a case study and be required to build a 3-statement model of a company from scratch.
At the Financial Modeling School, our mission is to equip you with the crown knowledge and practical skills needed to create meaningful financial models that drive actionable insights. Our expertly crafted courses, guided by industry professionals, ensure that you are well-prepared to tackle real-world financial challenges and confidently make decisions that shape the future of businesses and investments.
Course Requirements
- No prior knowledge or experience in financial modeling is required to enroll in our courses.
- Our curriculum is designed to cater to beginners, ensuring that everyone can start their journey with a clean slate.
- Our expertly crafted courses will guide you step-by-step, providing a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts and skills needed in financial modeling.
Course Instructors

Promise Godbold
Core Modeling Skills, Financial Modeling for Business
