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Analysis, Budgeting, and Risk Management

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Analysis, Budgeting, and Risk Management

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate investments and allocate assets using risk-return principles

  • Calculate Value at Risk and apply structured risk assessment tools

  • Analyze capital projects and present risk-adjusted recommendations

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March 2026

Assessments

26 assignments¹

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There are 17 modules in this course

You will differentiate between stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs based on ownership structure, risk exposure, and liquidity. You’ll examine how each instrument supports different financial goals and portfolio strategies.

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment

You will apply a standard visualization tool to create a pie chart representing data allocation. You’ll present portfolio balance clearly in a professional, client-ready format.

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2 videos1 reading2 assignments

You will recognize the definitions of retail banking, investment banking, and asset management. You’ll explore how each division operates and serves distinct financial needs.

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment

You will apply defined criteria to classify items into appropriate categories and justify the classification using structured reasoning.

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2 videos1 reading2 assignments

You will understand the purpose and limitations of Value at Risk (VaR) and how it summarizes potential portfolio losses. You’ll examine where VaR is useful and where it may fall short.

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment

You will apply the historical simulation method to calculate Value at Risk (VaR). You’ll interpret results and translate quantitative findings into risk insights.

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2 videos1 reading2 assignments

You will recognize different budgeting approaches, including incremental, zero-based, and rolling methods. You’ll evaluate when each approach is most appropriate.

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment

You will apply a given inflation factor to populate an operating expense budget. You’ll calculate cost adjustments and assess their impact on planning decisions.

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2 videos1 reading2 assignments

You will understand the SMART framework for setting goals and performance metrics. You’ll connect structured goal-setting to measurable financial outcomes.

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2 videos1 reading1 assignment

You will apply the SMART framework to define treasury KPIs by identifying data sources and measurement cadence. You’ll ensure KPIs are practical, measurable, and aligned with strategy.

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2 videos1 reading2 assignments

You will analyze the correlation between changes in interest-rate curves and company borrowing costs to update forecast assumptions.

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3 videos1 reading2 assignments

You will analyze leading economic indicators to assess their potential impact on revenue. You’ll connect macroeconomic signals to financial forecasting decisions.

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2 videos1 reading2 assignments

You will apply financial modeling techniques to calculate investment returns and identify key value drivers. You’ll evaluate deal assumptions using structured analysis.

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2 videos1 reading1 assignment

You will analyze market, operational, and regulatory risks using a risk matrix. You’ll assess how risks influence expected returns and deal outcomes.

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2 videos1 reading2 assignments

You will analyze risk-adjusted returns of investment options to recommend a superior choice. You’ll evaluate performance using structured comparison metrics.

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3 videos2 readings1 assignment

You will create upside and downside scenarios for capital allocation decisions. You’ll model uncertainty and assess how outcomes shift under different assumptions.

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3 videos1 reading2 assignments

In this project, you will evaluate two competing capital investment opportunities and present a risk-adjusted recommendation to senior leadership. Using provided financial projections, operating margins, inflation assumptions, and Value at Risk (VaR) estimates, you will compare expected returns and downside exposure. You will assess financial and market risk using a structured risk matrix, interpret economic conditions, and align your recommendation with company KPIs such as return on investment and cash flow stability. This project simulates a real corporate finance assignment where financial analysts support capital allocation decisions under uncertainty.

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2 readings1 assignment

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