Self-Study Overview
Our interactive course modules are Excel-based and specialize in advanced and complex financial modeling, valuation modeling, investment banking, mergers & acquisitions and leveraged buyout training topics.
Our interactive course modules are Excel-based and specialize in advanced and complex financial modeling, valuation modeling, investment banking, mergers & acquisitions and leveraged buyout training topics.
With the WST Self-Study program, learn at your own pace on your own time. We offer all the resources you'll need, including blank Excel templates and supplementary materials needed to follow along. Pause at any time for a break or go back when you missed a step.
All courses feature extensive use of vital shortcut keys and our very own WST Macros to keep you as efficient as possible. Remember: "Work smart, not hard."
Ambitious learners may also pursue optional WST Certification, requiring a comprehensive knowledge of financial modeling, valuation and M&A/LBO modeling.
We provide a systematic and rigorous approach to actual, hands-on modeling. Our fully-integrated, video-based learning platform is extremely robust and provides:
Below is a video demonstration of our platform and its benefits.
No boring text-based Q&A lessons; we cover the 20 relevant pages from your 400-page textbook.
Open Excel at the same time as your web browser and follow along with the instructor.
Ask and answer course-related questions as you watch each video.
Sign up for a free trial account and see the usefulness of the side-by-side setup yourself today!
We offer our self-study, video-based platform housing all our financial modeling courses to corporations at highly discounted prices, allowing you to:
Corporate discounts are provided for department or company-wide licenses. Pricing is customized based on the number of users and modules desired and reflects significant discounts over the retail price. Please contact us for more information and a personalized response.
The Wall St. Training Certificate can be granted to both classroom training and self-study clients who have successfully completed our financial modeling, valuation, M&A and LBO courses. It is an official document that confirms your completion of WST courses, as well as certifies that you have a full understanding and solid grasp of our finance topics, application of modeling, and valuation skills.
If you are interested in applying, please get in touch with us. We will send over more information including list of eligible courses, pricing structure, and grading criteria.
WST is the forerunner in equipping individuals with solid financial skills. We are fully committed to helping our clients, corporations, and individuals attain the most competent skill sets and we pride ourselves in setting the gold standard in the financial training industry. A WST Certificate holder has the competitive edge over her/his peers and will inevitably be regarded by current and prospective employers as someone who has the expertise and skills necessary to excel in the financial industry.
The WST Certification is best for those who are looking to enter or transition into the finance field. Our expertise and integrity are evident in our relationships with credible corporate clients and 3rd party affiliations.
After successful completion of our self-study courses, the optional certification process can begin. You will be given a case study to complete which will test your ability to valuate, build a financial model, and demonstrate your concept application. No outside sources are necessary: al prior knowledge is taught in our self-study courses. Your work will be evaluated by the WST staff.
Only existing subscribers with a valid and unexpired subscription are eligible to undergo the certification process, which can be accessed by going to "More Courses" in their user log-in. You MUST have purchased the corresponding self-study course in order to undergo the certification process.
The following levels and courses are available for certification:
Level I: Basic & Fundamental Concepts (multiple choice exams)
Level II: Basic Financial Modeling Topics (financial models in Excel)
Level III: Core Financial & Valuation Modeling Topics (financial models in Excel)
Level IV: Core Merger Modeling Topics (financial models in Excel)
Level V: Super-Advanced Merger Modeling Topics (financial models in Excel)*
Course: Advanced Financial Modeling – Core Model
Course: Advanced Financial & Valuation Modeling – Core Model + Enhancements
Course: Complex LBO Modeling & LBO Model Enhancements
*Note: Level V certification excludes Advanced Excel for Data Analysis topic Successful completion of WST Certification implies a solid grasp and understanding of the stated Learning Objectives for the respective courses and levels.
Wall St. Training is proud of the standards we have set in the financial industry. Therefore, when we issue a certificate, we are putting our name and reputation behind the candidate. Therefore, we have high standards and will not distribute a passing grade if the student does not meet our expectations. When we issue a Certificate, it means that the recipient actually knows the material, as opposed just answering 70% of 50 multiple choice questions correctly or something to that effect. Admittedly, our grading criteria is pretty strict.s
A cell will be marked as incorrect if EITHER of the following below are inconsistent with our internal proprietary master model. Please note that EACH instance will be marked incorrect so it is possible to have one cell with 5 errors, which would alone result in a Failing grade.
Our internal proprietary master model is built following the exact same methodologies as per our online self-study videos All PASS/FAIL decisions are at the sole discretion and judgment of the WST staff. Under no circumstances will a refund be issued.
The Verification of Completion is a cost-effective, less rigorous alternative to WST Certification. It is similar to WST Certification except that instead of being given a brand-new set of case study financial models, we will check your completed financial models from the self-study video exercises.
Thus, the verification simply verifies that you have successfully completed the video exercises. Since the answers are fully provided, cell-by-cell, formula-by-formula, it is our expectation that all submissions should be 100% accurate and correct. This option does not test one's ability to apply the concepts learned to a new problem.