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Build Financial Models
Mathematics
Level 2 - Application

Build Financial Models

Taught by Sarah Mitchell, CFA

About This Challenge

Create financial models that support planning, valuation, and decision-making. This challenge covers practical financial modeling including model design, revenue and cost modeling, scenario analysis, sensitivity testing, and best practices for building robust, maintainable models.

What You'll Learn

  • Design financial models with clear structure separating inputs, calculations, and outputs
  • Build revenue models that capture pricing, volume, and growth dynamics accurately
  • Forecast costs by category distinguishing fixed, variable, and semi-variable expenses
  • Conduct scenario analysis to test best case, base case, and worst case outcomes
  • Apply sensitivity analysis to identify which assumptions most impact your conclusions

Challenge Content

24 lessons
Financial Model Design Principles
Introduction to Financial Modeling
10 Min
Model Architecture and Structure
8 Min
Model Design Patterns
8 Min
Model Design Principles Quiz
10 Min
Design Your Model Architecture
25 Min
Building Revenue Models
Revenue Model Fundamentals
10 Min
Revenue Model Components
8 Min
Revenue Model Patterns by Business Type
8 Min
Revenue Modeling Quiz
10 Min
Build a Complete Revenue Model
30 Min
Cost Modeling and Forecasting
Understanding Cost Behavior
8 Min
Cost Categories and Behavior
8 Min
Building a Detailed Cost Model
8 Min
Cost Modeling Quiz
10 Min
Build a Comprehensive Cost Model
30 Min
Scenario and Sensitivity Analysis
Why Scenarios Matter
8 Min
Building Scenario Analysis
8 Min
Sensitivity Analysis Techniques
8 Min
Scenario and Sensitivity Analysis Quiz
10 Min
Complete Your Financial Model
35 Min
Financial Modeling Best Practices
5 Min
Real-World Application
Putting It All Together
8 Min
Capstone Project: TechStart SaaS Company
10 Min
Build the TechStart Financial Model
45 Min

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Challenge Info

Level
Level 2 - Application
Subject
Mathematics
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Requirements

  • Completion of Financial Mathematics challenge or equivalent knowledge
  • Familiarity with spreadsheet software (Excel or Google Sheets)
  • Basic understanding of business revenue and cost concepts
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