Get the AFM Designation from the Financial Modeling Institute โ for $399, not $2,871.
An 8-week live financial modeling program, two skills primers, exam prep, and the FMI certification exam itself โ bundled into one scholarship fee for African Residents (excluding South Africa).
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Is this for you?
This scholarship is for African Residents (excluding South Africa) who fit one of these:
Breaking Into Finance
Skilled elsewhere, but you want to actually understand how businesses make financial decisions.
The Aspiring Model Builder
Already in finance or accounting, but scenario- and driver-based modeling isn't second nature yet.
The Freelance Pro
You want the AFM designation to justify higher rates and win more modeling engagements.
The Strategic Decision-Maker
You review models as a manager or exec and want to actually audit the assumptions, not just trust them.
What you get โ and what it actually costs
- 8-week Financial Modeling Academy course$1,200
- FMI Level 1 Exam โ AFM Designation$725
- AFM Exam Step-by-Step Prep Guide$199
- Excel Fundamentals for Analysts (primer)$199
- Fundamentals of Financial Modeling (primer)$99
- Community access + mock exams (1 year)$149
- 6 weeks of live Q&A sessions$300
By the end of the program, you'll be able to...
- Build a full 3-statement integrated model from scratch, to professional standard.
- Normalize/restructure real audited financial statements into model-ready drivers.
- Run scenario, sensitivity, and CVP analysis with confidence.
- Build debt schedules, cash sweeps, and a DCF valuation module.
- Build in audit checks that catch your own errors before anyone else does.
- Pass the FMI's Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM) exam.
Curriculum, at a glance
Full lesson-by-lesson breakdown โ Download the Brochure (PDF)
What past scholars say
"The FMA scholarship gave me hands-on financial modeling training and the chance to write the AFM exam. An amazing opportunity โ I'd recommend it to anyone building their modeling skills."
"I'd worked with financial models before but wasn't equipped to build one from scratch. Right after the exam I built two models on my own โ worth every hour and every dollar."
"Clear explanations of the fundamentals, a strong step-by-step exam guide, and real practical sessions building real-life models."
Try the first two modules risk-free
Within the first 21 days you'll have both primer courses and the first two modules. If you've done the work and don't feel it's paying off, tell us โ full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Who's eligible?
African Residents (excluding South Africa) โ with or without a professional body membership.
What's included in the $399 fee?
Everything in the value stack above, including the FMI exam fee itself โ there's no separate exam cost.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes โ a 3-month dollar installment plan is available ($133/month).
Can my employer pay instead of me?
Yes โ email us for an invoice with your organization's details.
How is AFM different from FMVA?
AFM requires you to build a full model from scratch in a timed, proctored exam. FMVA is largely multiple-choice. AFM tests whether you can actually do the work.
How long do I have access to materials?
One year from the program start date.
How many cohorts run per year?
Two โ May and November.
What if the exchange rate moves between now and payment?
The listed Naira rate includes a buffer for exchange-rate fluctuation so you won't be caught out mid-payment.
Two cohorts a year. Registration for November 2026 is open now.
Get world-class financial modeling training and the AFM Designation โ for $399.
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