Overview
Recommended Prep Courses
These preparatory courses are optional, but we recommend you to complete the stated prep course(s) or possess the equivalent knowledge prior to enrolling in this course:
Scenario and sensitivity analysis course overview
This advanced financial modeling course will teach you how to perform Excel sensitivity analysis with a focus on practical applications for professionals working in investment banking, equity research, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), and finance functions. The tutorial goes step by step through all the formulas and functions required to perform the analysis in Excel from scratch.
What will I learn about Excel sensitivity analysis?
This course is highly condensed and students will learn a lot in a short time. The agenda for this tutorial is:
- Introduction, scenario vs sensitivity
- Why perform sensitivity analysis? - how to enhance financial modeling and analysis
- Scenario analysis in Excel - structure, setup and CHOOSE function
- Sensitivity model integration - direct and Indirect methods, data tables
- Analyzing results - sorting and organizing the data
- Gravity sort table - using LARGE and SMALL functions in Excel to auto-sort
- Tornado charts - a visual representation of the results
- Presenting results - making the output presentation ready
By the end of this course, you will have a thorough grasp of how to build a robust sensitivity analysis system into your Excel financial model. Form and function are both critical to ensuring you can handle quick changes and information requests when you're working on a live transaction.
Why take this Excel sensitivity analysis course?
This course is designed based on years of practical experience performing financial model sensitivity analysis. We use real-life templates and examples to teach you how to perform it step-by-step the way industry veterans do.
Unlike other courses, ours uses both the direct and direct methods of measuring financial sensitivity - and applies those methods to both operating and financial stresses.
Our sensitivity analysis Excel template can be downloaded at the end of the course and used as an example in your own work.
For further CPE information, please read before purchasing:
https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/about/cpe-information/
What You'll Learn
Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis in Excel - Financial Modeling
$97.00 Enroll Now Free PreviewApprox 2.5 hrs to complete
Path to Certification
Prerequisite Courses
7 courses from beginner to intermediate level.
01OptionalCore Courses
11 courses from beginner to intermediate level.
02RequiredElective Courses
Take 3 out of 10 courses at an advanced level.
03RequiredGet Certified
Submit your FMVA®️ checklist and order your certificate.
Join Our Community
Get access to the Global Corporate Finance Society.
How the Certification Works
What Our Students Say
I was really amazed at the level of precision in this course. I will definitely be applying my knowledge gained in my workplace. Thank you CFI!
Thank you so much for a great course. The skills I have learnt will help me in my professional career.
The course is extremely helpful and practical. The skills learnt can be immediately put into practice.
A detailed breakdown of one of the most important component of financial modeling and decision making. I enjoyed all the contents of the course. Highly recommended!
Frequently Asked Questions
FMVA® Financial Analyst Certification
Become a Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA)® by completing all required courses in accounting, finance, modeling, Excel, presentations, and strategy. From beginner to advanced courses you will have the complete training you need to become a world-class financial analyst.