Master DCF Valuation: Analyze, Forecast, and Present

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Master DCF Valuation: Analyze, Forecast, and Present

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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8 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

10 reviews

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Forecast free cash flows and calculate terminal values.
Apply CAPM and beta to evaluate equity and risk inputs.
Build, test, and present DCF valuation models with sensitivity.

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Microsoft Excel

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There are 3 modules in this course

By the end of this course, learners will be able to define key valuation methods, forecast free cash flows, calculate terminal values, and apply the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model to real-world case studies. They will also gain the ability to evaluate debt and equity inputs, interpret risk through beta and CAPM, and finalize valuation models with sensitivity analysis.

This beginner-friendly course provides a structured and practical introduction to DCF, guiding learners step by step from foundational concepts to advanced applications. Through hands-on case studies, participants will bridge theory with practice, ensuring they can build accurate and professional valuation models. Unlike many finance courses that only cover theory, this program emphasizes practical modeling skills, conservative assumptions, and effective presentation of results. Learners will finish the course with strong technical knowledge, improved financial reasoning, and interview-ready skills for careers in investment banking, equity research, or corporate finance. Whether you are a student, aspiring analyst, or finance professional, this course equips you with the tools to confidently apply DCF in professional scenarios.

This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of business valuation and the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method. It explains the importance of valuation, explores different methodologies, and builds a strong foundation in DCF concepts. Learners will also understand the role of terminal value and why DCF provides a company-specific intrinsic valuation approach compared to other methods.

What's included

12 videos4 assignments

12 videos Total 107 minutes

Introduction Discounted Cash Flow 11 minutes
Course Outline 8 minutes
Valuation Methodologies 6 minutes
Relative Valuation 12 minutes
Basic Concepts of DCF 12 minutes
Understand DCF Method 8 minutes
More on DCF Method 7 minutes
Using Concept of Terminal Value 8 minutes
Common Trade of DCF Value 11 minutes
Types of DCF 10 minutes
Important Accounting Equations 4 minutes
Advantages of DCF 12 minutes

4 assignments Total 40 minutes

Introduction to Valuation 10 minutes
Core Concepts of DCF 10 minutes
Terminal Value and Advantages 10 minutes
Graded - Foundations of Valuation and DCF 10 minutes

This module focuses on building a DCF model step by step. Learners will forecast cash flows, apply multi-year projections, and understand how to calculate and validate terminal values. Through case studies, they will bridge theory with practice, strengthen assumptions, and gain hands-on experience in constructing DCF valuations.

What's included

13 videos4 assignments

13 videos Total 104 minutes

DCF Versus Comps 7 minutes
Steps of DCF 11 minutes
More on DFC Steps 12 minutes
DCF Predicting the Cash Flows 7 minutes
DCF Predicting the Cash Flows Continues 11 minutes
Starting with the Case Study 3 minutes
Predicting the Cash Flows 8 minutes
Case Study Explained 9 minutes
Predicting Terminal Values 9 minutes
Methods to Calculate Terminal Values 8 minutes
Case study Step 2 Explained 6 minutes
Case study Step 2 Explained Continues 6 minutes
Working on DCF Explain 7 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

DCF Steps and Cash Flow Predictions 10 minutes
Case Study Foundations 10 minutes
Terminal Values in Practice 10 minutes
Graded - Constructing the DCF Model 30 minutes

This module advances the DCF methodology by integrating capital structure elements such as net debt, cost of debt, and cost of equity. Learners will explore systematic risk measurement through beta and CAPM, and finalize a complete DCF model. The module concludes with presenting results, conducting sensitivity analysis, and connecting DCF to common interview questions in finance careers.

What's included

10 videos4 assignments

10 videos Total 90 minutes

Net Debt 4 minutes
Cost of Debt 9 minutes
More on Cost of Debt 6 minutes
Cost of Equity 11 minutes
Understand Beta 10 minutes
Beta Continues 8 minutes
Finalizing the case study 12 minutes
Creating a Sensitivity Table 7 minutes
Concluding the Analysis 11 minutes
Common Interview Questions 12 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Debt and Equity Inputs 10 minutes
Risk and Beta Analysis 10 minutes
Completing and Presenting the Analysis 10 minutes
Graded - Advanced DCF and Finalization 30 minutes

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EDUCBA

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Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

This is a very good course. The video quality and voice are very clear, which makes it easy to understand the concepts and helps learners follow the lessons smoothly.

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Emphasis on assumptions and interpretation improves financial judgment skills.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Topics like WACC, terminal value, and discounting are covered well, though not explored in extreme depth.

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