Credit Analyst Academy
In this Specialization, learners developed practical expertise in credit risk assessment, bond valuation, and fixed income analysis. They strengthened skills in financial statement interpretation, ratio and cash flow analysis, and probability of default modeling, while also exploring portfolio management, stress testing, and ESG factors. Through hands-on exercises and a capstone project, learners applied industry best practices to conduct comprehensive credit analyses, preparing them for careers in investment management, banking, and corporate finance.
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Course Overview
The Credit Analysis Academy is a 14-hour intermediate course that equips learners with the skills to evaluate bonds, analyze financial statements, interpret credit ratings, and calculate default probabilities. Through hands-on exercises, case studies, and a capstone project, participants will gain practical expertise in fixed income analysis, credit risk assessment, and portfolio management strategies. Taught by finance professor and industry consultant Dr. Michael McDonald, whose work has supported firms like Microsoft, PIMCO, and Morgan Stanley, the course blends academic rigor with real-world application to prepare learners for roles in investment and corporate finance.
Skills You Will Gain
Course Includes
This course includes:
- On-demand videos
- Practice assessments
- Multiple hands-on learning activities
- Exposure to a real-world project
- 100% self-paced learning opportunities
- Certification of completion
Learning Outcomes (At the end of this program, you will be able to...)
- Explain key concepts in fixed income and credit risk.
- Analyze financial statements to assess issuer creditworthiness.
- Evaluate bond pricing, yields, and spreads
- Interpret credit ratings and risk assessments..
Who Should Attend
In this Specialization, learners gain hands-on experience in credit risk assessment, bond valuation, and fixed income analysis. They enhance their skills in financial statement interpretation, ratio analysis, probability of default modeling, and portfolio management, while considering ESG factors. Through practical exercises and a capstone project, participants apply industry best practices to conduct in-depth credit analyses, equipping them for careers in investment management, banking, and corporate finance.
Curriculum
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