Course Description


This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of credit risk modeling, Excel proficiency, and credit rating methodologies. Whether you're a finance professional looking to enhance your skills or a student aspiring to enter the finance industry, this course offers valuable insights and practical knowledge essential for success.

In the first module, you'll delve into the intricacies of credit risk modeling, learning about various models, methodologies, and techniques used to assess and manage credit risk effectively. From probability of default calculations to exposure at default analysis, this module covers essential concepts and practical applications to equip you with the skills needed to analyze credit risk with confidence.

What you'll learn


  1. How to analyze and derive financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
  2. The application of the Altman Z-Score Model to predict financial distress and bankruptcy.
  3. The practical use of Merton’s Model for credit risk evaluation based on stock prices and company data.
  4. How to build and interpret Unlevered Free Cash Flow to Equity (UFCE) models.
  5. Comprehensive working capital analysis to assess a company's liquidity and operational efficiency.
  6. Key evaluation metrics used in credit risk analysis and how to apply them effectively.
  7. A comparative financial analysis between two companies to identify strengths and weaknesses.

Course Requirements

  1. Basic Understanding of Financial Statements: Familiarity with financial concepts like balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
  2. Knowledge of Accounting Fundamentals: A basic grasp of accounting principles and financial ratios will be helpful.
  3. Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret and analyze data, especially financial metrics.
  4. Excel Proficiency: Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel for financial modeling.
  5. Interest in Finance or Credit Risk: A passion for understanding company performance and credit risk assessment.
  6. No Advanced Finance Background Needed: The course is designed to introduce these topics step-by-step, so no advanced knowledge is required.

Course Curriculum



  Introduction
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  Financial Statement Derivation of Company A
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  Financial Statement Derivation of Company B
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  Altman Z score model
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  Structured or Merton's Model
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  UFCE Modelling
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  Working Capital Analysis
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  Financial Statement Analysis
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  Evaluation Metric
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  Way out Analysis
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  Final Recommendation
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