Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Amazon Case Study - Advanced Financial Modeling & Valuation (Boost your finance career and income growth)

Colleagues, the Corporate Finance Institute’s advanced financial modeling course - a case study on how to value Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN). This course is designed for professionals working in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, and other areas of corporate finance that deal with valuing companies and performing advanced methods of valuation. This advanced financial modeling program has several objectives including: 1) Calculate Amazon's Total Addressable Market (TAM) for each business segment, and determine the market share, 2) Use Amazon's actual financial statements (annual report, 10-k, 10-q, etc.) to build a historical 3-statement model, 3)Learn how to structure an advanced valuation model in the most efficient way, 4) Set up all the assumptions and drivers required to build out the DCF model and Create a 10-year forecast for Amazon's business, including an income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, supporting schedules, and free cash flow to the firm (FCFF), 5) Learn how to deal with advanced topics like segmented revenue, stock-based compensation, capital leases, 6) Perform advanced comparable company analysis (Comps) using Capital IQ and PitchBook Data, 7) Perform a Sum-Of-The-Parts (SOTP) valuation of Amazon, 8) Generate multiple operating scenarios to explore a range of outcomes and values for the business, and 9) Perform sensitivity analysis on key assumptions and assess the overall impact of the transaction. Work toward your CFI Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst certification (FMVA).


Much career success, Lawrence Wilson - Online Learning Central

Saturday, March 28, 2020

What are the Top 3 Corporate Finance Certifications to Boost Your Career in 2020?

Finance colleagues, whether your focus is FP&A, Risk Management, Investment Banking, Venture Capital or Mergers and Acquisitions, here are three high demand/high value-add certifications, which can accelerate your career growth and income potential in the New Year. For entry-level and junior career pros, the FMC (Financial Modeling Certification) credential from the Corporate Finance Institute will provide you with strong FP&A skills and a certification to match. If you are a mid-career or intermediate level professional, the industry leading FMVA (Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst) certification will give you a competitive edge. For those of you who are mid-level commercial and investment banking specialists the CBCA (Corporate Banking and Credit Analyst) credential is your ticket to upward mobility. Finally, if you are an over-achiever, perhaps with an eye on the C-Suite (e.g. CFO), you just might consideration two or all three of the above programs.




Your success begins today, Lawrence Wilson - Online Learning Central

FMVA certification ($100 Discount): Attention Corporate Finance, FP&A, M&A, Investment Banking & Risk Mgt. Professionals - Advance your career and income growth

Colleagues, Financial Modeling and Valuation Analysts™ certified professional earn an average of $121k USD per year. This all-inclusive training and FMVA™ certification program from the Corporate Finance Institute includes 24 courses, certificates, PitchBook Data access, one-on-one financial model feedback, extra case studies, and more. The most practical online qualification in corporate finance and CFI’s most comprehensive bundle to date. Developed for finance professionals looking to gain a competitive edge in the financial industry, the FMVA™ Full Immersion bundle provides a comprehensive program with real insights into tasks faced by financial analysts on a daily basis. Take your learning experience to the next level with your own user account for PitchBook Data and one-on-one feedback on your financial models.

Enroll today in your certification program – save $100 with coupon code “ONLC100” at https://courses.corporatefinanceinstitute.com/bundles/fmva-full-immersion-bundle?ref=3071b0             

Much career success, Lawrence Wilson – Online Learning Central

FMVA Certification & 14 Training Courses - Premium Bundle: Lifetime Access (Corporate Finance Institute)

Finance colleagues, join over 250,044+ professionals who work for Amazon, J.P. Morgan, Ferrari, Deloitte, PWC, Microsoft, HSBC, Morgan Stanley that have achieved their Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA) certification from the Corporate Finance Institute. This combined certification and training program is offered in Instructor-led, Online self-study and now a Lifetime premium bundle of 14 courses plus certification exam formats worldwide. Taught at investment banks and major financial institutions, the Premium Bundle is designed for students and professionals seeking careers in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Corporate Finance and Equity Research. The step-by-step program uses real-world examples and is designed to simulate the experience of being a financial analyst. Courses include: Business Valuation Modeling, Budgeting and Forecasting, FP&A Monthly Cash Flow Forecast Model, Behavioral Finance Fundamentals, Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis in Excel, Math for Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Excel Modeling Fundamentals, Building a 3 Statement Financial Model, Accounting Fundamentals, Reading Financial Statements, Fixed Income Fundamentals, Spreadsheet Formulas for Finance, and Introduction to Corporate Finance.

Register today at: https://tinyurl.com/yc85558g

Career success awaits you, Lawrence Wilson – Online Learning Central

Certified Banking and Credit Analyst (CBCA)™ ($50 Discount Coupon) Full Immersion Certification Training - Unlimited Lifetime Access

Attention all Banking Professionals, the Corporate Finance Institute’s premium CBCA bundle, the Full Immersion bundle provides a comprehensive program with real insights into tasks faced by credit analysts and those in commercial banking on a daily basis. Enhance your CBCA learning experience through priority email support, CBCA beta access to new courses and resume and cover letter review upon program completion. This program never expires and gives you full access to 17 courses and certificates. Enroll today and start gaining a competitive edge in commercial banking with advanced knowledge, real-world analysis skills, and career confidence. Suggested prerequisites: Fundamentals of Credit, Accounting Fundamentals, and Forms of Business Structure. Learning modules include: 1) The 5 C's of Credit, 2) Reading Business Financial Information, 3) Evaluating a Business Plans, 4) Assessing Drivers of Business Growth, 5) Assessing Management, 6) Cash Flow Cycles and Analysis, 7) Financial Analysis Fundamentals, 8) Building a 3 Statement Financial Model, 9) Loan Security, 10) Loan Covenants, 11) Credit Administration and Documentation, 12) Account Monitoring and Warning Signs, 13) Business Writing Fundamentals, and 14) Completing a Credit Application.

Register today at: https://tinyurl.com/r479btv ($50 Discount Coupon - use code “ONLC50”)

Much career success, Lawrence Wilson – Online Learning Central

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

FMVA certification ($100 Discount): Attention Corporate Finance, FP&A, M&A, Investment Banking & Risk Mgt. Professionals - Advance your career and income growth

Colleagues, Financial Modeling and Valuation Analysts™ certified professional earn an average of $121k USD per year. This all-inclusive training and FMVA™ certification program from the Corporate Finance Institute includes 24 courses, certificates, PitchBook Data access, one-on-one financial model feedback, extra case studies, and more. The most practical online qualification in corporate finance and CFI’s most comprehensive bundle to date. Developed for finance professionals looking to gain a competitive edge in the financial industry, the FMVA™ Full Immersion bundle provides a comprehensive program with real insights into tasks faced by financial analysts on a daily basis. Take your learning experience to the next level with your own user account for PitchBook Data and one-on-one feedback on your financial models.

Enroll today in your certification program – save $100 with coupon code “ONLC100” at https://courses.corporatefinanceinstitute.com/bundles/fmva-full-immersion-bundle?ref=3071b0             

Much career success, Lawrence Wilson – Online Learning Central

Monday, March 23, 2020

What are the Top 3 Google Cloud Platform certifications to accelerate your cloud computer career in 2020?

Colleagues, with Google’s cloud infrastructure service revenue projected to growth at 67.6% per year by research firm Canalys, now is the time to upgrade your skills to achieve maximum your career and income potential. Here are our Top 3 picks for training and certification to help you ride the GCP tsunami. First, Google Cloud Certification Training - Cloud Architect (https://fxo.co/8ntJ). This course will help you pass the Google Cloud Certification Exam for Cloud Architect. The topics mentioned are strictly in line with the official exam guide provided by Google. Next is the Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer (https://tinyurl.com/wykq5aw). Key learning modules include: Introducing Google Cloud Computing, Setting Up a Cloud Solution Environment, Planning and Configuring a Cloud Solution, Deploying and Implementing a Cloud Solution, and Insuring Successful Operation of a Cloud Solution. And third, Data Engineering on Google Cloud Platform Specialization (https://tinyurl.com/yyqg9nnf). Gain high demand, marketable skills in TensorFlow, Bigquery, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing. The five courses which comprise this Specialization include: 1) GCP Big Data and Machine Learning Fundamentals, 2) Modernizing Data Lakes and Data Warehouses with GCP, 3) Building Batch Data Pipelines on GCP, 4) Building Resilient Streaming Analytics Systems on GCP, and 5)  Smart Analytics, Machine Learning, and AI on GCP.

 Register today at the links listed above.
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Career success awaits you, Lawrence Wilson – Online Learning Central

Thursday, March 19, 2020

What are the Top 3 Strategies to Advance Your Cloud Computing Profession in 2020?

Cloud Computing colleagues, do you want to move up the career ladder and increase your income in the New Year? If so, you are not alone. Competition is fierce. And we are here to help. Here are the top three strategies to ensure your success in 2020. First, Get Certified. Depending on your circumstances we recommend AWS Architect or SysOps Admin, Microsoft Azure Architect or Sys Admin and/or Google Cloud Platform Architect certifications. Next, Get Published. Write a Best Practices or Major Success Factors article for submission to TechCrunch, Engadget or Ars Technica. And third, GET Known. Become a regular contributor to one-two industry-leading online forums or communities. We recommend Cloud Computing, SaaS and Virtualization group on Linked In (482k+ members), Facebook’s AWS Cloud Practitioner Group and the Microsoft Azure handle on Twitter. Always lead with “value” and reap the rewards.


Visit the links provided above and take your career path to a new level in 2020.



Google Cloud Platform Architect: http://fxo.co/6DyS

Career success awaits you, Lawrence Wilson - Online Learning Central


Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Startup and eCommerce Financial Model & Valuation Training (Corporate Finance Institute)

Corporate Finance colleagues, master the art of building a financial model and valuing an e-Commerce Startup from the Corporate Finance Institute. You will learn to build a startup financial model from scratch complete with assumptions, financials, valuation, and output charts. We will look at how much money this business has to raise based on its business plan and model out each year of cash flow. High demand and marketable skills you will gain include: Understand key startup / e-commerce terms and definitions that are used in the industry, Understand the e-commerce industry, business models, players, etc., Input key assumptions into a startup financial model in the assumptions section, Calculate an order buildup and customer base schedule which will be used to forecast revenue, Build the three financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement) based on the business plan, Perform a discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation of the startup / eCommerce business, Output relevant graphs to illustrate the cash flow, key metrics, and overall investment opportunity assessment. Work toward your CFI FMVA certification. 

Register today at https://tinyurl.com/y9o2ed4v

Much career success, Lawrence Wilson - Online Learning Central

What are the Top 3 Corporate Finance Certifications to Boost Your Career in 2020?

Finance colleagues, whether your focus is FP&A, Risk Management, Investment Banking, Venture Capital or Mergers and Acquisitions, here are three high demand/high value-add certifications, which can accelerate your career growth and income potential in the New Year. For entry-level and junior career pros, the FMC (Financial Modeling Certification) credential from the Corporate Finance Institute will provide you with strong FP&A skills and a certification to match. If you are a mid-career or intermediate level professional, the industry leading FMVA (Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst) certification will give you a competitive edge. For those of you who are mid-level commercial and investment banking specialists the CBCA (Corporate Banking and Credit Analyst) credential is your ticket to upward mobility. Finally, if you are an over-achiever, perhaps with an eye on the C-Suite (e.g. CFO), you just might consideration two or all three of the above programs.


Your success begins today, Lawrence Wilson - Online Learning Central

Monday, March 16, 2020

FMVA Certification & 14 Training Courses - Premium Bundle: Lifetime Access (Corporate Finance Institute)

Finance colleagues, join over 250,044+ professionals who work for Amazon, J.P. Morgan, Ferrari, Deloitte, PWC, Microsoft, HSBC, Morgan Stanley that have achieved their Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA) certification from the Corporate Finance Institute. This combined certification and training program is offered in Instructor-led, Online self-study and now a Lifetime premium bundle of 14 courses plus certification exam formats worldwide. Taught at investment banks and major financial institutions, the Premium Bundle is designed for students and professionals seeking careers in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Corporate Finance and Equity Research. The step-by-step program uses real-world examples and is designed to simulate the experience of being a financial analyst. Courses include: Business Valuation Modeling, Budgeting and Forecasting, FP&A Monthly Cash Flow Forecast Model, Behavioral Finance Fundamentals, Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis in Excel, Math for Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Excel Modeling Fundamentals, Building a 3 Statement Financial Model, Accounting Fundamentals, Reading Financial Statements, Fixed Income Fundamentals, Spreadsheet Formulas for Finance, and Introduction to Corporate Finance.

Register today at: https://tinyurl.com/yc85558g

Career success awaits you, Lawrence Wilson – Online Learning Central

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Certified Banking and Credit Analyst (CBCA)™ - Full Immersion Certification Training [Unlimited Lifetime Access] ($50 Discount Coupon)

Attention all Banking Professionals, the Corporate Finance Institute’s premium CBCA bundle, the Full Immersion bundle provides a comprehensive program with real insights into tasks faced by credit analysts and those in commercial banking on a daily basis. Enhance your CBCA learning experience through priority email support, CBCA beta access to new courses and resume and cover letter review upon program completion. This program never expires and gives you full access to 17 courses and certificates. Enroll today and start gaining a competitive edge in commercial banking with advanced knowledge, real-world analysis skills, and career confidence. Suggested prerequisites: Fundamentals of Credit, Accounting Fundamentals, and Forms of Business Structure. Learning modules include: 1) The 5 C's of Credit, 2) Reading Business Financial Information, 3) Evaluating a Business Plans, 4) Assessing Drivers of Business Growth, 5) Assessing Management, 6) Cash Flow Cycles and Analysis, 7) Financial Analysis Fundamentals, 8) Building a 3 Statement Financial Model, 9) Loan Security, 10) Loan Covenants, 11) Credit Administration and Documentation, 12) Account Monitoring and Warning Signs, 13) Business Writing Fundamentals, and 14) Completing a Credit Application.

Register today at: https://tinyurl.com/r479btv ($50 Discount Coupon - use code “ONLC50”)

Much career success, Lawrence Wilson – Online Learning Central

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

FMVA Certification ($100 Discount) - Attention Corporate Finance, FP&A, M&A, Investment Banking & Risk Mgt. Professionals: Advance your career and income growth

Colleagues, Financial Modeling and Valuation Analysts™ certified professional earn an average of $121k USD per year. This all-inclusive training and FMVA™ certification program from the Corporate Finance Institute includes 24 courses, certificates, PitchBook Data access, one-on-one financial model feedback, extra case studies, and more. The most practical online qualification in corporate finance and CFI’s most comprehensive bundle to date. Developed for finance professionals looking to gain a competitive edge in the financial industry, the FMVA™ Full Immersion bundle provides a comprehensive program with real insights into tasks faced by financial analysts on a daily basis. Take your learning experience to the next level with your own user account for PitchBook Data and one-on-one feedback on your financial models.

Enroll today in your certification program – save $100 with coupon code “ONLC100” at https://courses.corporatefinanceinstitute.com/bundles/fmva-full-immersion-bundle?ref=3071b0             

Much career success, Lawrence Wilson – Online Learning Central

Monday, March 9, 2020

What are the Top 3 AWS Certifications to transform your Cloud Computing career and income in 2020?

Cloud colleagues, with the global cloud infrastructure segment projected to grow at 37% annually our purpose is to help you achieve your income and career goals. Here are the three (3) top rated AWS certifications to ensure your success. First, for cloud planners and designers, is the AWS Architect Certification (https://fxo.co/8kai). AWS Architects earn an industry-leading average of $164k USD according to Zip Recruiter. Next, for developers and engineers, is the AWS Development Certification (https://fxo.co/8kah).  AWS Developers earn an impressive $123k USD per arum. And third, for cloud and network administrators, AWS SysOps Administrator Certification (https://fxo.co/8kaj) which yields over $101k USD in annual income. At Online Learning Central our mission is clear: Enable cloud computing professionals like you to advance their career growth and maximize earnings by connecting you with the highest quality IT certification and training programs. Please let us know how we may help.

Enroll today by visiting our web sites listed above. 
              
Career success awaits you, Lawrence Wilson – Online Learning Central

Thursday, March 5, 2020

NetApp Certification Training for Storage Resource Management Professionals

Storage and Data Center colleagues, advance your career and earnings growth through certification training from NetApp’s training partner QuickStart for optimum storage resource management. Whether you are looking for NetApp certifications for your team or NetApp online training to accelerate your ROI, QuickStart offers a variety of NetApp storage training through a number of authorized NetApp training courses. They deliver NetApp training online and also have instructor-led on-site courses. Here is a sample of the certification programs which can boost your professional IT path: NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer (NCIE) - SAN Specialist (NCIE-SAN), Basic NetApp Configuration and Administration (BNCA)Configuring & Monitoring NetApp E-Series & EF-Series Storage Systems (CMESERIES), Data ONTAP 7-Mode Administration (D7ADM), Implementing Microsoft Hyper-V on Data ONTAP (IMPMSHV), Integrating Hybrid Clouds with NetApp Data Fabric (INTHCDF), ONTAP Cluster Administration (ONTAP 9.6) (ONTAP9ADM), Implementing VMware vSphere on ONTAP (IMPVMWAR), and OnCommand Insight: Intelligent Operation (OCIIO). Visit our web site for complete course offerings and registration details.

Enroll today at: https://tinyurl.com/trbz4sp  

Career success awaits you, Lawrence Wilson – Online Learning Central

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Microsoft AZ-103 Azure Administrator Certification Training – Accelerate your career & income potential

Cloud Computing Pros, this Microsoft Administrator: AZ-103 training is designed to help you prepare for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification exam. You will be able to effectively set up, deploy and scale Azure virtual machines; configure and manage storage; secure and monitor the cloud infrastructure through robust implementations; implement advanced virtual networking, and secure identities. Get yourself enrolled into Microsoft Administrator: AZ-103 training to prepare yourself for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification by working on Azure services such as Storage, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Azure Active Directory, advanced Virtual Networking and Secure Identities through comprehensive Hands-On. Core skills you will gain to boost your career encompass: 1) Manage Azure Subscriptions And Resource Groups, 2) Azure Virtual Networks And Network Security, 3) Azure Virtual Machines, 4) Azure Storage Services, 5) Secure And Manage Azure Storage, 6) Configure Virtual Machines For High Availability, 7) Network Traffic Distribution And Connectivity, 8) Integrate On-premises Network With Azure Virtual Network, 9) Monitoring And Access Management For Cloud Resources, 10) Manage Azure Active Directory (AD), and 11) Implement and Manage Hybrid Identities.

Register today at: https://fxo.co/8ifx

Much career success, Lawrence Wilson – Online Learning Central