How Our Training Actually Works
People often ask what they'll actually be doing during the program. It's not just watching videos or reading theory. Here's what a typical module looks like when you're working through the material.
Review Real Company Data
You'll start with actual financial statements from UK businesses. Not simplified examples—real annual reports with all their complexity and quirks. Your first task is just reading through and noting what you understand and what confuses you.
Apply Specific Analysis Techniques
Then we show you a particular method—ratio analysis, cash flow examination, whatever fits that week's focus. You apply it to the same data you just reviewed. This is where you'll probably make mistakes, which is entirely the point.
Compare With Industry Standards
Now you look at how your analysis compares to established benchmarks for that sector. Sometimes your numbers will look odd because you missed something. Sometimes they're odd because the company genuinely has issues. Learning to tell the difference matters.
Write Up Your Interpretation
Finally, you write a brief report explaining what the numbers suggest. Not a formal document—more like an email you'd send to a colleague. Clear communication about financial data is half the job, honestly.