Why study this at BSBI

• Practical, career-focused: the programme teaches real business modelling skills (financial forecasts, business cases, scenario analysis) you can apply immediately in finance, consulting, strategy or management roles.

• Hybrid format for international learners: short on-campus sessions give hands-on lab experience and networking in Berlin; online hours let you study from home. Good if you want a European campus experience without a long visa process.

 

Subjects / programme structure — what you will learn

The programme is practice-oriented. Typical topics / learning outcomes include:

• Fundamentals of financial modelling and the modelling workflow (inputs → model → outputs).

• Building financial forecasts (revenue, cost, cashflow projections).

• Scenario & sensitivity analysis (what if / stress testing).

• Creating business cases and valuation basics used in corporate finance.

• Using Excel (and modelling best practices: transparency, audit trails, documentation).

• Presenting model outputs to support decision making (tables, charts, dashboards).

• Applied exercises / a final assessment project that produces a portfolio piece.

 

Disciplines / specialisations offered

• Focus area: Financial modelling for business/finance decisions. No formal sub-tracks on the public page — the certificate is a focused short course rather than a multi-specialisation programme. If you want a tailored theme (e.g., modelling for startups vs corporate finance), ask Admissions about project options during intake.

 

Highlights (what makes this programme useful)

• Fast, practical and employer-relevant — build real modelling skills in 4 weeks.

• Hybrid design — campus exposure plus flexible online study for international applicants.

• Verifiable digital credential — BSBI issues certificates you can share on LinkedIn / CV.

 

Career outcomes (how this helps your job prospects)

• Immediate: ability to build and interpret business models, create financial forecasts, and deliver business cases — useful for finance, strategy, corporate development, consulting and start-up roles.

• Short-to-mid term: with applied portfolio pieces you can pursue Data-informed roles such as Junior Financial Analyst, Business Analyst, FP&A Assistant, Investment Analyst (with further study).

• Longer pathway: the certificate can be a stepping stone into longer degree programmes at BSBI (e.g., Master in Finance & Investment) or to professional finance qualifications.

 

Latest updates / special requirements

• BSBI continues to publish and update short professional certificates as part of its continuing education portfolio; the hybrid delivery format and multiple intakes are standard for these micro-credentials (2024–2025). Always request the latest factsheet prior to enrolment to confirm software versions, detailed module list and exact on-campus dates.