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FINANCIAL MODELING CERTIFICATION
(FMC®) PROGRAM
Develop the characteristics needed to secure and prepare for entry-level positions in investment banking, private equity, and other competitive fields in finance.
$539
$539 $339
Students get 35% off
PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK
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INTERVIEW PREP
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SKILL SET MASTERY
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ABSORB CORE CONCEPTS
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ONLINE AND ON CAMPUS
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PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK ✓ INTERVIEW PREP ✓ SKILL SET MASTERY ✓ ABSORB CORE CONCEPTS ✓ ONLINE AND ON CAMPUS ✓
Is The FMC® Program Right for You?
The Adventis FMC® Program is an intensive financial modeling certification designed to help early-career professionals master the technical skills required for investment banking and other high-finance roles.
Learn the exact financial modeling and valuation skills used in investment banking.
Build a 3-statement model in 90 minutes or less.
Follow a proven system designed to help students land competitive finance roles.
Join a track record of students placing at top firms across IB, S&T, and PE.
Designed for ambitious students, with no prior experience required.
Complete at your own pace with clear, structured guidance.
Used by over 10,000 finance professionals.
WHY CHOOSE THE
FMC® Program?
Learn how our Financial Modeling Certification (FMC®) Program has helped over 10,000 early career professionals master the technical skills needed for success in the financial sector and stay up to speed with the demands of the most coveted positions in the industry.
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Personalized Feedback
Get in-depth, extensive feedback on submitted financial models
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Skill Set Mastery
Solve case studies that teach you technical skills to efficiently build financial models from scratch
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Absorb Core Concepts
Master keystroke proficiency and learn how to build three-statement, valuation, and LBO financial models
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Access for Two Years
Access our online instructional videos for 2 years
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Stand Out in Applications
Get noticed by investment banks, private equity firms, and other financial institutions
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Technical Interview Prep
Win entry-level positions with the knowledge to navigate technical interview questions with ease
COURSE
HIGHLIGHTS
✓ 100% online
✓ 35 videos, 8 hours of instruction
✓ 15-20 hours of commitment to earn certifications
✓ Access to videos for 2 years
✓ Unlimited exams
✓ No accounting or finance knowledge required
WHY IS FINANCIAL MODELING IMPORTANT
for Finance Careers?
A three statement financial model is a critical decision-making tool for companies, from clients at a bank to their own entrepreneurial adventures. Early career professionals with this life-long skill are at a significant advantage when looking for entry-level positions and performing work on the job.
Understanding how to build a quality financial model empowers you to:
✓ Understand the impact of a company’s strategic and financial decisions
✓ Predict P&L statements if you raise prices, make hiring decisions, invest in certain areas, and beyond
Learning financial modeling also provides a foundational understanding of the following topics:
✓ Accounting
✓ Corporate finance
✓ Intrinsic and relative valuation
✓ Leveraged buyout transactions
HOW THE
FMC® PROGRAM
WORKS
1. Introduction & Set-Up
Enrollees are introduced to the FMC® Program, get their macros set up, and learn the basics around keystroke efficiency
2-3 Hours
2. Three-Statement Modeling
Enrollees learn how to build up the three financial statements from scratch and link them together
3-5 Hours
3. Earn FMC® Level I Exam
Practice building the three-statement financial model until you can take the exam. Take the FMC® Level I exam when you’re ready. If you don’t pass the first time, don’t worry. Enrollment provides you with unlimited exams.
10-15 Hours
4. Valuation and LBO Modeling
Enrollees learn how to build analysis and supporting schedules around valuation and LBO analyses
4-5 Hours
5. Earn FMC® Level II Exam
Review the principles you’ve learned from the valuation and LBO modules and take the FMC® Level II exam when you’re ready
1-2 Hours
WHO IS THE
FMC® Program Designed For?
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Undergraduates & Early-Career Professionals
✓ Prep for interviews with real-world modeling experience
✓ Gain a recognized certification to strengthen your resume
✓ Build confidence for networking and technical conversations
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Universities & Selective Finance Clubs
✓ Structured, proven training for investment banking and other high finance roles
✓ Scalable for cohorts, classrooms, or club curriculum
✓ Designed to improve placement rates and student success
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Companies & Organizations
✓ Upskill analysts with hands-on modeling experience
✓ Standardize training across teams
✓ Prepare employees for high-impact work from day one
READY TO START
The FMC® Program?
✓ 35 videos, 8 hours of instruction
✓ 15-20 hours of total commitment
✓ No accounting or finance knowledge required
$539
$539 $339
STUDENTS GET 35% OFF
WHAT CAREERS
Does the FMC® Program Prepare You For?
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Investment Banking
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Private Equity
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Capital Markets
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Valuation Advisory
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Asset Management
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Real Estate
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Commercial Banking
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Private Credit
FMC® PROGRAM
Certification Levels
The FMC® Program consists of two levels of certification. Each level requires enrollees to pass a rigorous and thorough set of requirements that demonstrate strong analytical capabilities and an understanding of key concepts.
HOW TO LIST THE FMC® PROGRAM
On Your Resume
There are a few ways enrollees can display their involvement in the FMC® Program on their resume, depending on their certification levels!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
in the FMC® Program
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Excel Formatting Techniques
Build the skills that enable you to efficiently move through the rest of the program
Learn to use the mouse less and the keyboard more
Learn key formatting techniques that will make your financial models easy to follow
Three Statement Model
Build a 3-statement, fully circular, and properly formatted financial model of an airline company from scratch
Build supporting schedules for working capital, PP&E, dividends, share repurchases, debt, and interest expense
Learn how investment banking, corporate FP&A, equity research, and other analyst positions use assumptions-driven financial models to support management in making informed decisions and communicating to stakeholders
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Public Comparables Analysis
Perform a public comparables analysis in the airline space to see where the airline company trades relative to its peers and determine where it should be trading
Develop an understanding of how to choose the right comp set for the airline by looking at factors like size, expected growth, and margins
Calculate and discuss commonly used multiples such as EV/EBITDA, EV/Sales, and P/E
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Precedent Comparables Analysis
Perform a precedent comparables analysis for the airline space to see where previous airlines have been bought
Discuss how an investment bank would use precedent transactions to determine the appropriate sell price for this airline
Develop the knowledge necessary to compare recently sold companies using multiples like EV/EBITDA and EV/Sales in order to extrapolate how the market would value a similar company today
Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
Perform a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis to determine the intrinsic value of the airline
Determine the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) for the airline company
Learn the practicality behind EBIT, unlevered free cash flows, projection periods and terminal values in finding a valuation range for a business
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Valuation “Football Field”
Build a comparison of public comparables, precedent comparables, and the discounted cash flow analysis to triangulate a value for the airline company
Learn how an equity research analyst determines whether to issue a buy, hold, or sell opinion
Learn how an investment bank determines the value range of a company
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Leveraged Buyout Analysis
Learn the fundamental analysis used by private equity firms
Build a leveraged buyout (LBO) analysis from scratch and learn about capital structures, modeling pro-forma financials and calculating return and credit metrics
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Self-Paced Practice & Certification Exams
FMC® Program Enrollees are able to take unlimited exams for no additional cost
Exams are typically offered weekly and only one round of exams are allowed per week
Exam results and full feedback are often delivered within a few days
After videos are completed, it’s recommended you put in 5-10 hours of practice before attempting the exams
More Than Financial Modeling
When you enroll in the FMC® Program, you gain access to a complete foundation for breaking into high finance. Alongside the core modeling curriculum, you’ll get full access to our finance and investment banking recruiting courses, designed to help you secure interviews and succeed once you get there.
FINANCIAL MODELING CERTIFICATION
FMC® Program
Three-Statement Financial Modeling
Public Comparable Analysis
Precedent Comparables Analysis
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis
Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Analysis
FINANCE
RECRUITING
Course
Learn how to position yourself and navigate the finance recruiting process with confidence.
Finance Industry Overview
Strategic Networking
Resume & Story Development
Personal Pitch Refinement
INVESTMENT BANKING RECRUITING
Course
Understand the role, expectations, and real-world workflow of investment banking.
Investment Banking Overview
The Analyst Role
Following a Deal
10,000+ COURSE ALUMNI
At Top Firms
HEAR FROM OUR ALUMNI
ON CAMPUS
Boot Camps
Same lesson plan and exercises as our online FMC® Program… but taught in-person on your campus.
✓ Typically 9am - 6pm on a Saturday or Sunday
✓ Typical class size of 10-20
READY TO ENROLL IN
The FMC® Program?
✓ 35 videos, 8 hours of instruction
✓ 15-20 hours of total commitment
✓ No accounting or finance knowledge required
$539
$539 $339
STUDENTS GET 35% OFF
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FAQs
FMC® PROGRAM
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The FMC® Program includes ~8 hours of self-paced video lessons and course materials available for two years after enrollment. You’ll learn financial modeling from scratch through structured, step-by-step training.
You’ll also get access to certification exams, which you can take multiple times. The program is designed to be flexible, so you can progress at your own pace while building real technical skills.
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You’ll learn how to build three-statement financial models from scratch, along with core valuation techniques such as DCF analysis and leveraged buyouts.
The program emphasizes learning by doing, so you’ll repeatedly build models yourself, helping you develop a deeper technical understanding rather than just memorizing concepts.
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Yes. The FMC® Program is closely aligned with technical interview preparation for investment banking, private equity, and other competitive finance roles.
You’ll build the exact skills tested in interviews while also developing strong talking points that demonstrate your technical ability, attention to detail, and work ethic.
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No. The program is designed for students and professionals from all backgrounds, including those with no prior finance or accounting experience.
You’ll learn all core concepts as you progress through the program. More experienced candidates can also benefit by improving speed, accuracy, and modeling best practices.
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The program is most relevant for investment banking, private equity, and equity research roles.
It’s also valuable for corporate finance, corporate development, valuation, consulting, and other roles that require strong Excel and analytical skills.
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Most students complete the program during their freshman or sophomore years to prepare for early recruiting.
However, it’s valuable at any stage. Whether you’re preparing for internships, full-time recruiting, or strengthening your technical foundation.
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Professionals often complete the program early in their careers when preparing to transition into investment banking or other finance roles.
Others use it to strengthen their financial modeling skills for their current roles in corporate finance, asset management, or related fields.
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Yes. Especially if you’re targeting competitive finance roles. The program teaches practical, job-relevant skills and provides a structured path to becoming interview-ready.
Most importantly, it helps you build real modeling experience you can speak to in interviews.
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The core content includes about 8 hours of material, but most students spend additional time practicing and completing certification exams.
Because the program is self-paced, you can complete it on your own schedule.