Investment Analysis Skills Built Through Practice

Six-month structured program starting September 2025

Learning to evaluate investments isn't about following formulas. It's about understanding what makes businesses work, what drives value, and how to spot the difference between solid opportunities and risky bets. Our program walks you through the process step by step, using real cases and practical exercises that mirror what analysts actually do.

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How the Learning Path Works

Six modules that build on each other. You'll start with foundations and gradually work toward complex analysis techniques. Each module includes exercises based on actual investment scenarios.

1

Financial Statement Fundamentals

Balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports. You'll learn to read them like a conversation about a company's health rather than just numbers on paper.

  • Understanding what each line item actually means
  • Spotting red flags in financial reports
  • Connecting statements to tell the full story
2

Ratio Analysis and Metrics

Ratios are tools, not answers. We'll show you which ones matter for different situations and how to interpret them in context rather than in isolation.

  • Profitability and efficiency measures
  • Liquidity and solvency indicators
  • When standard ratios mislead
3

Valuation Methods

DCF models, comparable analysis, and asset-based approaches. Each method has strengths and blind spots. You'll practice all three and learn when to use which.

  • Building discounted cash flow models
  • Finding and using comparable companies
  • Understanding assumptions that drive results
4

Industry and Market Context

Companies don't exist in vacuums. Their competitive position, industry dynamics, and market trends all affect value. This module connects the dots.

  • Analyzing competitive advantages
  • Understanding industry life cycles
  • Reading market signals and trends
5

Risk Assessment

Every investment carries risk. Some are obvious, others hide in footnotes or business model weaknesses. You'll develop frameworks for identifying and evaluating different types of risk.

  • Operational and financial risk factors
  • Management quality assessment
  • Scenario analysis techniques
6

Portfolio Construction Principles

Moving from individual investments to portfolio decisions. Diversification, asset allocation, and how different investments interact within a broader strategy.

  • Correlation and diversification concepts
  • Balancing risk and return expectations
  • Monitoring and rebalancing approaches

Where Previous Participants Are Now

These four came from different backgrounds. What they had in common was curiosity about investment analysis and willingness to work through challenging material. Here's what happened after they completed the program.

Participant working in technology sector analysis

Leif Bergstrom

Equity Research Associate

Started as a software engineer who wanted to understand the business side better. Now analyzes tech companies for a mid-sized investment firm. Says the valuation module changed how he thinks about his former industry.

Technology Sector
Participant working in private equity

Dimitri Volkov

Private Equity Analyst

Came from corporate finance wanting deeper analytical skills. The program helped him transition into deal evaluation work. He mentions the industry context module most often when we talk.

Private Equity
Participant working in real estate investment

Callum O'Brien

Real Estate Investment Analyst

Real estate background but wanted to evaluate properties more systematically. Adapted the valuation frameworks to commercial real estate analysis. Now works for a real estate investment trust in Toronto.

Real Estate
Participant working in financial advisory

Thierry Rousseau

Investment Advisor

Started as a bank teller with interest in markets. Used the program to build skills for advisory work. Says the risk assessment module helps him have better conversations with clients about their portfolios.

Wealth Management
Investment analysis learning environment

What You'll Actually Do

The program runs for six months starting September 2025. Classes meet twice weekly in the evenings, which works for people with day jobs. But honestly, most of the learning happens when you're working through the exercises on your own.

Each week you'll analyze a real company or investment scenario. Some are straightforward, others are deliberately messy because that's closer to reality. You'll make mistakes, realize why certain approaches don't work, and gradually develop judgment alongside technical skills.

  • Case studies drawn from actual investment situations across different industries
  • Access to financial databases and analysis tools professionals use daily
  • Small group discussions where you defend your analysis to peers
  • Individual feedback on your work from instructors with investment backgrounds
  • Final project analyzing an investment opportunity of your choosing
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