Users of findcourses-com often contact us to ask for course recommendations. We start by finding them courses that are most relevant to their needs in relation to content and location. However, when there are many courses available that on the surface will suit their requirements, we look at reviews from people who have formerly taken the course to help them find the best one possible.
In order to make it even easier for everyone to help find the right education, we have decided to start featuring highly rated courses. We have already released a list of the overall most highly rated courses in the United States and Canada, and now we want to get more specific. This time we are looking at finance courses in New York City. If you, like many others, have ever thought about taking a finance course in NYC, take a look at this list and get inspired!
Financial and Valuation Modeling Boot Camp 2-day (Wall Street Prep)
As the title suggests, this is an intensive course in financial and valuation modelling led by an expert instructor. Participants will learn a step-by-step method of financial and valuation modelling in Excel. After learning the technique, they will use case studies from real companies to practice building financial models, valuing companies, and merger models. Participants should have some background in both financial accounting and Excel. The course includes comprehensive training materials including manuals and online exercises, reusable Excel model templates, and unlimited email support extending an entire 12 months after taking the course.
"The class provides a great introduction to modeling & real life uses of finance and accounting principles. I only wish I took it earlier in my career. Knowledgeable instructor who uses these principles daily & enables him to provide useful examples. Overall great class, Jeff did a great job explaining the material." -- Randall B.
Advanced Corporate Credit (Fitch Learning)
This advanced level course is for experienced professionals in the world of finance. Participants will be guided through an approach to credit risk analysis that is both structured and focused. They will learn to assess the success of an organization’s business model and their capital structures such as degree of liquidity and ability to service debt. The effectiveness of this course likely comes from the course material which includes case studies, exercises, and live examples that keep the program practical and challenging.
"Engaging & knowledgeable instructor. I can immediately put what I learned to good use." -- Mike H.
Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers (American Management Association)
This course will teach attendees the basics of finance in just three days. Financial skills are important for managers in all areas, yet managers often lack a financial background. This course aims to correct that, and will teach attendees how to interpret and respond to financial information. They will learn to think about finance in a way that improves the bottom line of all of their decisions. Of the courses listed here this one has the most reviews, which makes us think that this topic is relevant to many people.
"Very informative. There were many key critical items that I learned that will greatly help me in my career. I enjoyed the hand-on exercises to prove out if I was retaining the information being taught." -- Rosemary M.
Derivatives Professional Certificate (New York Institute of Finance)
The New York Institute of Finance has been a forerunner in financial training since 1922, so it is no wonder that they make it onto this list. This Derivatives Professional Certificate course will give attendees a deep understanding of a broad range of derivative instruments. Those working within finance as fund managers, regulators, and many other areas, will find this course a great way of enhancing their skills and understanding of topics including contract specifications, swaps, and option pricing. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Derivatives Professional Certificate to prove their expertise in the subject.
"The course content was excellent, and the professor was also very good and engaging." -- Ana Cristina G.
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