Master Finance Through Real Practice

Our comprehensive learning program combines practical experience with expert guidance to build genuine financial expertise. Start your journey in autumn 2025 with industry professionals who've spent decades solving real business challenges.

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Practice-First Learning Approach

We ditched the textbook-heavy approach years ago. Instead, you'll work on actual financial scenarios from day one. Think budget analysis for growing startups, risk assessment for established businesses, and investment planning for real clients.

Live client projects from week three
Industry-standard software training
Peer collaboration on complex cases
Performance tracking with mentor feedback

Students collaborating on financial analysis project

Your 12-Month Journey

Each phase builds on the previous one, giving you time to absorb complex concepts while maintaining steady progress toward financial expertise.

Foundation & Fundamentals

Master core financial principles, accounting basics, and analytical thinking. You'll work through simplified real-world scenarios to build confidence before tackling complex projects.

Months 1-3

Applied Analysis Skills

Dive into financial modeling, risk assessment, and market analysis. Work with actual company data to understand how financial decisions impact business outcomes.

Months 4-6

Strategic Planning & Investment

Learn portfolio management, strategic financial planning, and investment analysis. Begin managing small client portfolios under expert supervision.

Months 7-9

Professional Practice

Complete your capstone project while building professional relationships. Prepare for industry certification exams and develop your career network.

Months 10-12

Real People, Varied Backgrounds

Our graduates come from different starting points and end up in diverse roles across the financial industry. Here's what some of them are doing now.

Financial Analyst

Zariah Blackwood

Former retail manager who transitioned into corporate finance analysis at a mid-sized manufacturing company. Now handles budget forecasting for three product lines.

Investment Advisor

Kestrel Morrison

Started as a teacher, completed our program in 2024, and now works with individual investors at an independent financial planning firm in Glasgow.

Risk Analyst

Indigo Fletcher

Career changer from IT who found their passion in risk assessment. Currently evaluating loan applications and market risks for a regional bank.

Professional financial workplace environment

180+ Graduates

15 Industries

8 Years Running

94% Complete Program

Program Director

Learn from Practicing Professionals

Our instructors aren't just teachers — they're active financial professionals who bring current market insights and real client challenges into every session.

Dr. Waverly Saunders

Corporate Finance & Strategic Planning

Twenty-two years in corporate finance, including CFO roles at two FTSE 250 companies. Waverly still consults for growing businesses while leading our program development.

Riven Hartley

Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management

Former investment analyst at major UK pension funds, now runs a boutique investment advisory firm. Brings real portfolio management experience to our advanced modules.

Phoenix Chen

Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance

Spent fifteen years in banking risk assessment before becoming an independent risk consultant. Helps students understand the practical side of regulatory requirements.