Learn essential frameworks for analyzing business growth drivers and risks, from macroeconomic factors to company-specific strategies.
Learn essential frameworks for analyzing business growth drivers and risks, from macroeconomic factors to company-specific strategies.
This practical course introduces key frameworks for analyzing business growth drivers and risks using a comprehensive top-down approach. Students learn to assess business environments through PESTEL analysis, Porter's 5 Forces, industry lifecycle analysis, and competitive positioning tools. The curriculum includes hands-on case studies demonstrating how qualitative assessments inform financial analysis and model assumptions. Perfect for aspiring financial analysts, consultants, and entrepreneurs.
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What you'll learn
Master key business analysis frameworks
Conduct comprehensive PESTEL analysis
Apply Porter's 5 Forces framework
Analyze competitive positioning and strategy
Develop SWOT analysis expertise
Translate qualitative insights into financial models
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
64 Minutes PreRecorded video
1 assignment
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There are 6 modules in this course
This focused course teaches essential business analysis frameworks through six comprehensive modules. Starting with fundamental analysis frameworks, students progress through industry analysis, business assessment, and practical applications. The curriculum emphasizes connecting qualitative analysis to financial modeling through real-world case studies and practical examples.
Getting Started
Module 1 · 6 Minutes to complete
Explain how these results may inform financial analysis
Module 2 · 17 Minutes to complete
Analyzing the Industry
Module 3 · 13 Minutes to complete
Analyzing the Business
Module 4 · 10 Minutes to complete
Connecting the Frameworks to Financial Analysis
Module 5 · 23 Minutes to complete
Qualified Assessment
Module 6 · 50 Minutes to complete
Fee Structure
Payment options
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Instructor
Global Finance Education Leader CFI Transforms Professional Development Through Comprehensive Training
Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, has established itself as a premier global provider of online financial education and certification programs, serving over 300,000 professionals worldwide. The institute offers comprehensive training through its flagship certifications including the Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA), Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA), Capital Markets and Securities Analyst (CMSA), and Business Intelligence and Data Analyst (BIDA) programs. With endorsements from global leaders like Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, and major financial institutions including Citigroup and HSBC, CFI's curriculum bridges the gap between traditional business education and practical industry requirements. The institute's commitment to excellence is reflected in its NASBA-registered CPE programs, practical skill-focused training, and its successful 2021 acquisition of Macabacus, demonstrating its ongoing evolution in serving the global finance community with cutting-edge educational resources
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