In-house financial modelling courses
We have been running in-house financial modelling courses for clients since 1999. Many of our courses are repeat business or part of larger training programmes, and for some, F1F9 training is an integral part of onboarding new staff. These companies appreciate the customisation, flexibility and highly-skilled instructors that we provide, as well as the ongoing support from our expert modellers.
In this 5 minute video, our lead instructors Andrew Berkley and John Dimberline take you through the training benefits and what you can expect from an in-house course with F1F9.
Why use us to provide training for your team?
Our instructors have all completed a rigorous training programme within F1F9, and they have a broad range of real-world experience that they can bring to the classroom – find out more about their background and expertise below. Financial modelling is our core business, and we understand what skills modellers need.
An in-house course is the best way to build your team’s skills in an intensive, distraction-free and supportive environment.
In-house training is available at your offices or via Live Online Tuition – see below for the benefits of each method.
We offer a range of tried-and-tested courses based on case studies that can be applied to all kinds of modelling challenges. The course agenda and the classroom discussions can be tailored and adapted to suit the needs and abilities of your group.
If you have specialised requirements we are happy to create bespoke case studies and assessments, as well as bespoke online tutorials.
Our post-course follow up adds tremendous value. Participants receive access to the online version of their classroom course, and can raise questions for our modelling team and participate in discussions with their group or our wider modelling community via online forums, instant chat or email.
Meet our instructors
Andrew has delivered financial modelling courses to numerous institutions including European Bank of Reconstruction and Development, Deloitte, KPMG, Grant Thornton and Si...
Andrew Berkley
Andrew has delivered financial modelling courses to numerous institutions including European Bank of Reconstruction and Development, Deloitte, KPMG, Grant Thornton and Siemens. He is an experienced model builder and reviewer with sector experience in telecommunications and transport. He has also worked with smaller businesses in preparing financial forecasts for early stage equity funding proposals. Andrew is a Chartered Accountant and has been delivering corporate training courses since 2004.
Andrew Berkley
John Dimberline is an expert financial modeller with 18+ years of experience advising clients on a wide range of modelling assignments.
John has recently led our work ...
John Dimberline
John Dimberline is an expert financial modeller with 18+ years of experience advising clients on a wide range of modelling assignments.
John has recently led our work with the Utility Regulator of Northern Ireland in the development of their RP6 price determination model, and our work with Ofwat on their PR19 suite of models.
In his previous role as the head of Grant Thornton’s national financial modelling team, John has managed modelling assignments covering corporate finance advisory, regulators, oil & gas, highways, housing and regeneration, emergency services, education, renewables and waste. This experience has been gained on model build, operation, review and model audit assignments.
John Dimberline
John Richter has 20+ years of experience with spreadsheet-based project evaluation and market forecast models. His experience has covered all the roles of designer, build...
John Richter
John Richter has 20+ years of experience with spreadsheet-based project evaluation and market forecast models. His experience has covered all the roles of designer, builder, analyst, and training course instructor. He is the author of the FAST Standard and continues an active training schedule and hands on execution of select modelling assignments. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University, magna cum laude, and an MBA from Harvard University.
John Richter
Omar is a highly experienced financial modeller having spent the last 15 years building FAST compliant models in the project finance advisory (debt and equity) space. He...
Omar Shaker
Omar is a highly experienced financial modeller having spent the last 15 years building FAST compliant models in the project finance advisory (debt and equity) space. He has worked on some of the largest transactions globally with aggregate value in excess of USD 20Bn. He began his career at F1F9 and went on to join the Royal Bank of Scotland (London), Standard Bank (London) and Standard Chartered Bank (Dubai). Omar has recently rejoined F1F9 as lead instructor for the MEA and APAC regions. He is fluent in Arabic both written and spoken.
Omar Shaker
Morten has unrivalled experience in developing robust and efficient spreadsheet modelling processes and building modelling teams and capacity for both F1F9 and its client...
Morten Siersted
Morten has unrivalled experience in developing robust and efficient spreadsheet modelling processes and building modelling teams and capacity for both F1F9 and its clients. He has also had a pivotal role in developing the FAST Standard, including setting up the not-for-profit FAST Standard Organisation in 2011. Morten has recently completed an MSc in International Public Policy Analysis from Bath University (within the Centre for Development Studies).
Morten Siersted
Andrew has delivered financial modelling courses to numerous institutions including European Bank of Reconstruction and Development, Deloitte, KPMG, Grant Thornton and Si...
Andrew Berkley
Andrew has delivered financial modelling courses to numerous institutions including European Bank of Reconstruction and Development, Deloitte, KPMG, Grant Thornton and Siemens. He is an experienced model builder and reviewer with sector experience in telecommunications and transport. He has also worked with smaller businesses in preparing financial forecasts for early stage equity funding proposals. Andrew is a Chartered Accountant and has been delivering corporate training courses since 2004.
John Dimberline is an expert financial modeller with 18+ years of experience advising clients on a wide range of modelling assignments.
John has recently led our work ...
John Dimberline
John Dimberline is an expert financial modeller with 18+ years of experience advising clients on a wide range of modelling assignments.
John has recently led our work with the Utility Regulator of Northern Ireland in the development of their RP6 price determination model, and our work with Ofwat on their PR19 suite of models.
In his previous role as the head of Grant Thornton’s national financial modelling team, John has managed modelling assignments covering corporate finance advisory, regulators, oil & gas, highways, housing and regeneration, emergency services, education, renewables and waste. This experience has been gained on model build, operation, review and model audit assignments.
John Richter has 20+ years of experience with spreadsheet-based project evaluation and market forecast models. His experience has covered all the roles of designer, build...
John Richter
John Richter has 20+ years of experience with spreadsheet-based project evaluation and market forecast models. His experience has covered all the roles of designer, builder, analyst, and training course instructor. He is the author of the FAST Standard and continues an active training schedule and hands on execution of select modelling assignments. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University, magna cum laude, and an MBA from Harvard University.
Omar is a highly experienced financial modeller having spent the last 15 years building FAST compliant models in the project finance advisory (debt and equity) space. He...
Omar Shaker
Omar is a highly experienced financial modeller having spent the last 15 years building FAST compliant models in the project finance advisory (debt and equity) space. He has worked on some of the largest transactions globally with aggregate value in excess of USD 20Bn. He began his career at F1F9 and went on to join the Royal Bank of Scotland (London), Standard Bank (London) and Standard Chartered Bank (Dubai). Omar has recently rejoined F1F9 as lead instructor for the MEA and APAC regions. He is fluent in Arabic both written and spoken.
Morten has unrivalled experience in developing robust and efficient spreadsheet modelling processes and building modelling teams and capacity for both F1F9 and its client...
Morten Siersted
Morten has unrivalled experience in developing robust and efficient spreadsheet modelling processes and building modelling teams and capacity for both F1F9 and its clients. He has also had a pivotal role in developing the FAST Standard, including setting up the not-for-profit FAST Standard Organisation in 2011. Morten has recently completed an MSc in International Public Policy Analysis from Bath University (within the Centre for Development Studies).
Case studies
Eneco is a Dutch energy company that works for all to participate in the transition to sustainable energy. It services 5.3 million customer contracts across The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany and has an ongoing commitment to promoting financial modelling skills amongst its analysts. Eneco engaged F1F9 to deliver a programme of financial modelling courses to their investment analysts. The initiative has been extended to include advanced Project Finance modelling.
Eneco is a Dutch energy company that works for all to participate in the transition to sustainable energy. It services 5.3 million customer contracts across The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany and has an ongoing commitment to promoting financial modelling skills amongst its analysts. Eneco engaged F1F9 to deliver a programme of financial modelling courses to their investment analysts. The initiative has been extended to include advanced Project Finance modelling.
70+ analysts have completed the F1F9 training. Eneco has adopted a standardised approach to modelling across the business and finance functions. Analysts are able to build high-quality models across multiple business units (wind, solar, heat and industrials).
We have been working with Mubadala to standardise their approach to financial modelling (“The Mubadala Way”) since 2012. We have taught over 200 analysts from a wide variety of sectors. Our training programme uses a variety of learning approaches: self-study backed up with support from our team of modellers, informal and formal assessments, instructor-led classroom sessions and webinars. At the final stage of the programme, participants are required to present to senior members of the organisation.
We have been working with Mubadala to standardise their approach to financial modelling (“The Mubadala Way”) since 2012. We have taught over 200 analysts from a wide variety of sectors. Our training programme uses a variety of learning approaches: self-study backed up with support from our team of modellers, informal and formal assessments, instructor-led classroom sessions and webinars. At the final stage of the programme, participants are required to present to senior members of the organisation.
Our initial brief was to run a programme for Mubadala’s core modellers – those professionals who work with financial models of considerable complexity on a daily basis. Based on a real-world case study, the training took participants through all the requirements for financial modelling from basic skills and drills in Excel to the design and construction of a highly complex set of financing requirements.
Since running the early programmes, we have amended the course material to give it a more general appeal (suitable for analysts for whom modelling is not core but nonetheless important). This included the development of further case studies relevant to the work being undertaken (including a hotel and a satellite). We continue to work with Mubadala’s learning and development team in improving the design of the programme.
Mubadala’s commitment to a single financial modelling standard has resulted in its analysts understanding the importance of a common approach and honing their technical skills. The course has been popular and in high demand – with participants enjoying the study material and the opportunity to present their work to senior colleagues.
Since running the early programmes, we have amended the course material to give it a more general appeal (suitable for analysts for whom modelling is not core but nonetheless important). This included the development of further case studies relevant to the work being undertaken (including a hotel and a satellite). We continue to work with Mubadala’s learning and development team in improving the design of the programme.
Mubadala’s commitment to a single financial modelling standard has resulted in its analysts understanding the importance of a common approach and honing their technical skills. The course has been popular and in high demand – with participants enjoying the study material and the opportunity to present their work to senior colleagues.
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