Financial Modeling in Excel & DCF Valuation - from scratch

Starting from zero, build a complete financial model in Excel with forecasting, 3-statement modeling, and DCF valuation.

Financial modeling is one of the most valuable skills in finance, accounting, and investment analysis. In this course, you will learn how to build a complete financial model in Excel and perform a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) valuation step-by-step.

This course focuses on practical learning. Instead of only discussing theory, we will build a real financial model together in Excel from scratch. By the end of the course, you will understand how companies are valued and how financial models are constructed by analysts.

You will start by learning how to forecast key financial drivers such as revenue, costs, and operating expenses. Then you will build integrated financial statements including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. Once the financial model is complete, you will learn how to calculate Free Cash Flow, and perform a DCF valuation to estimate the value of a company.

The course is designed in a structured and beginner-friendly way, so even if you are new to financial modeling, you will be able to follow along and build the model step-by-step.

By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently build financial models in Excel and understand how analysts estimate the value of businesses using DCF valuation.

What You Will Learn

• How financial models are structured in Excel

• How to forecast revenue, costs, and operating expenses

• How to build integrated 3-statement financial models

• How to calculate Free Cash Flow (FCFF)

• How to apply discounting and perform DCF valuation

• How financial analysts estimate the value of companies

Who This Course Is For

• Students learning finance, accounting, or business

• Accountants who want to develop financial modeling skills

• Finance professionals who want to understand business valuation

• Anyone interested in learning DCF valuation and financial modeling in Excel

Requirements

• Basic understanding of financial statements

• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Excel

This course will give you the practical foundation needed to build financial models and perform DCF valuations in Excel, an essential skill for many roles in finance, accounting, and investment analysis.