Build Scalable Financial Models Using FAST Standards
- AFM exam success + career-ready skills
- Industry-led facilitators
- Free business financial modeling course after passing AFM
Why BFI School?
FAST Standard Methodology
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Real-World Financial Models
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Industry-Led Mentorship
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Everything You Get When You Enroll
AFM Exam Prep Course
Core Financial Modeling Skills
Accounting Fundamentals
FAST Modeling Framework
Business Financial Modeling Course (FREE)
Community & Mentorship
Upcoming AFM Exam Dates
May
9
2026
July
11
2026
October
24
2026
February
20
2027
Scholarship Options
Newbie Scholarship
For Students & Fresh Graduates
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in an institution/graduated within the last 3 months
Benefits
- One-on-one mentorship from experienced financial modeling professionals to guide you throughout the program.
- Live interactive Q&A sessions where you can ask questions and gain deeper clarity on complex concepts.
- Access to an exclusive community of like-minded professionals, creating valuable networking and career opportunities.
- Affordable pricing with flexible installment options designed to make the program accessible for working professionals.
- Access to bonus courses worth over ₦200,000, providing additional learning and skill development at no extra cost.
- Guided mock exam preparation to help you build confidence and perform strongly in your AFM exams.
Superstar Scholarship
For Working Professionals
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in an institution/graduated within the last 3 months
Applicants must currently be working fulltime professionals in a relevant field such as: (Finance, Accounting, Investment, Banking, Consulting, Corporate finance, Energy / infrastructure project finance, Data or financial analysis roles, Engineering)
Benefits
- One-on-one mentorship from experienced financial modeling professionals to guide you throughout the program.
- Live interactive Q&A sessions where you can ask questions and gain deeper clarity on complex concepts.
- Access to an exclusive community of like-minded professionals, creating valuable networking and career opportunities.
- Affordable pricing with flexible installment options designed to make the program accessible for working professionals.
- Access to bonus courses worth over ₦200,000, providing additional learning and skill development at no extra cost.
- Guided mock exam preparation to help you build confidence and perform strongly in your AFM exams.
Course Curriculum Breakdown
Phase 1 – Accounting Foundations
- Accounting Overview
- Cost Accounting
- Budgeting, Variance, & Forecasting
- The Financial Statements
- Income Statement
- Statement of Financial Position
- Statement of Cashflow
- Margins that Matters
- Taxation
- Long-Term Debt
- Equity & Its Components
- Accounting Ratio
Phase 2 – Excel Course
- Getting started with Excel’s interface, creating, saving, and managing workbooks.
- Handling worksheets, columns, and rows efficiently.
- Using basic formulas for calculations and formatting cells for better appearance.
- Quick data entry, auto-fill, and optimizing page settings.
- Sorting data, applying filters, and securing sheets/workbooks.
- Adding navigation links and combining data from various ranges.
- Using shortcuts for efficiency and advanced data formatting techniques.
- Setting data entry rules and applying logical functions.
- Exploring a wide range of Excel functions and using LOOKUPs.
- Creating visual charts, graphs, and utilizing complex formulas.
- Custom sorting, advanced filtering, data merging, and enhancing security.
- Understanding techniques to visualize data effectively using charts and graphs.
Phase 3 – AFM prep Course
- Learn how to build a complete 3-statement financial model from scratch, linking the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement seamlessly.
- Develop a model that follows a clear, logical structure that is both audit-friendly and easy to navigate.
- Understand the time-tested strategies and shortcuts needed to meet the strict time limits of the Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM) certification exam.
- Gain access to professional tips and modeling techniques that not only boost your speed but improve the quality of your outputs.
- Learn how to perform scenario and sensitivity analysis, enabling you to evaluate multiple business cases and make sound financial decisions.
Phase 4- Core Modeling Skills and Financial Modeling for Business (Bonus courses)
- Develop a strong foundation in financial modeling concepts and techniques
- Build Financial Modeling using globally accepted standard – FAST Standard
- Gain proficiency in using Excel shortcuts to expedite modeling tasks
- Learn how to manipulate and prepare data for financial analysis
- Understand essential principles for effective financial analysis within models
- Master various modeling techniques used in creating accurate financial models
- Explore scenario analysis to evaluate the impact of different variables on models
- Learn best practices for structuring and organizing financial models efficiently
- Acquire skills to incorporate sensitivity analysis to assess model responsiveness
- Understand the importance of accuracy, transparency, and logical flow in models
- Develop the ability to create dynamic and adaptable financial models
- Learn techniques to effectively present and communicate model results
- Access resources that bridge theoretical modeling concepts with practical examples
- Develop a critical eye for identifying and rectifying errors in financial models
Who this program is for
Students
Recent Graduates
Accountants
Finance Professionals
Entrepreneurs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior finance knowledge?
No. Prior finance knowledge is not required. The program is structured to help beginners build the necessary foundation before progressing to advanced topics. Participants first go through our Accounting Fundamentals module, followed by Beginner and Intermediate Excel training, which equips them with the essential financial and technical skills needed for financial modeling. Once these foundations are established, participants then proceed to the AFM Preparation Course, where they apply these skills to advanced financial modeling concepts and exam preparation.
Is the course beginner friendly?
Yes. The program is designed to guide beginners step-by-step. You will first take Accounting Fundamentals and Beginner to Intermediate Excel training to build the necessary foundation, after which you will progress to the AFM preparation course where advanced financial modeling concepts are taught.
The training is a self-paced online program, allowing participants to learn at their own convenience. This means you can progress through the modules based on your schedule while still having access to mentorship, live sessions, and program resources
What happens after I pass AFM?
After passing the AFM exam, you will be certified as a professional capable of building financial models from scratch. This certification demonstrates that you have both the technical knowledge and practical skills required to design and analyze financial models used in real business and investment decisions.
Beyond the certification, AFM also strengthens your professional credibility with employers, particularly for roles that require strong financial modeling expertise, such as corporate finance, investment analysis, project finance, and financial advisory. It signals to employers that you possess the analytical and modeling capabilities needed to support strategic financial decision-making.
Is there an installment payment option?
Yes. The program offers flexible installment payment options to make it easier for working professionals and students to enroll without financial pressure.
Will I get real financial modeling skills?
Yes. The program is designed to be practical and hands-on, focusing on building real financial models and applying financial modeling techniques used by professionals in the industry.