Program Overview

University of Cape Town Financial Modelling and Analysis Online Short Course

The University of Cape Town (UCT) offers a Financial Modelling and Analysis online short course, designed to equip students with essential skills to navigate the ever-evolving world of investing. This eight-week course is tailored for anyone seeking financial empowerment and covers diverse assets like equities, property, ETFs, and offshore investments.

Course Overview

• The course is led by UCT faculty and demystifies financial markets, economics, and online investment management, allowing students to actively participate in growing their wealth.
• It is ideal for individuals with no formal background in the subject, professionals looking to upgrade their knowledge, or anyone interested in investment and portfolio management.
• Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of local and global perspectives and be able to validate their expertise with a digital certificate from UCT.

Course Details

• Price: R 14,900
• Language: English
• Duration: 8 weeks
• Effort: 8–10 hours per week

What You'll Learn

Acquire valuable and practical financial modelling and analysis skills, and walk away with:

• The ability to augment financial models for a variety of business types
• A certificate of completion as validation of your skills
• Unlimited access to edX's Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward

Modules

• Orientation Module: Welcome to your Online Campus
• Module 1: Using financial modelling effectively
• Module 2: Accounting statements
• Module 3: Building the three statement model
• Module 4: Forecasting the three statement model
• Module 5: Sensitivity and scenario analysis
• Module 6: Modelling different types of businesses
• Module 7: Using financial models for decision-making in business
• Module 8: Using financial models for valuation

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