What makes your courses different?
My emphasis is on logic and clarity. I focus on training participants how to develop the skills and thought processes necessary for financial modelling, with clear (and short) formulae and no need for circular references and copy paste iterative macros. This approach means that results are quick and easy to calculate, surely the purpose of any financial model.
The courses are bespoke and are only run for one company at a time. Therefore, each course is tailored to the client. There is no substitute to learning by doing and each participant builds their own financial model from scratch.
I run all the courses myself and have a wealth of experience and tips which I pass on to the participants.
“The quality of Camilla’s thinking is what sets her apart.”
Why use Camilla Culley, rather than a larger organisation?
I have been immersed in financial models for over 30 years, both as a practitioner and trainer. My financial modelling training experience is second to none and I have personally trained approximately 2,000 people worldwide from almost 100 different nationalities.
“It was the best introduction to modelling and project finance I’ve ever come across and I still use what I learnt from you.”
Why are larger, open courses not available?
I offer a bespoke service which is relevant for the needs of my participants and therefore only train for one company at a time and keep the numbers down (a maximum of six).
I can therefore give each participant intensive personal tuition. Countless feedback comments have confirmed to me how crucial this is to the learning experience. It is clear that key content is lost if participant numbers are increased.
“The most useful part was “the interactive learning style and quality of the teaching. This included the relatively small class size.”
Why does the Standard Course take place over three days?
I give an intense three-day course as my starting point which covers the essential modelling techniques and ensures that participants are immediately able to put content into practice. A shorter course would not give enough time to cover the subjects required and the repetition needed for participants to assimilate the techniques learned.
Once participants have taken the standard course, advanced courses are available which contain more complex options to extend the standard course model.
“I have learnt more in the last three days than I have at university.”
Do you offer online courses?
I now offer virtual courses for small numbers of participants via Zoom which retains the personal touch.
My clients have consistently told me that the human interaction and immediate assistance is essential and this is being retained as far as possible in these online training courses.
“The quick feedback that we received improved the learning process.”
Why should modellers attend a course, rather than learning “on the job”?
Learning on the job is a very high-risk strategy. Too often models are over-complicated because of convoluted logic and poor structure and function choice.
Three days spent training a financial modeller will dramatically increase their efficiency, accuracy and understanding. It will also reduce the scope for major errors. Whilst a cost is involved in training, the payback period is rapid.
“Camilla is an excellent tutor who has a fantastic knowledge of the subject. Her style and expertise resulted in this being the most beneficial course I have attended by some distance.”
Who is the course for?
The courses are appropriate for financial modellers at various stages of their career and their bespoke nature means that beginners can be nurtured and advanced modellers challenged.
My blue chip client list include international banks, the advisory departments of two of the Big Four and construction, energy, port, private equity and insurance companies.
“For any users of Excel, this course is an essential time saver”
What other courses are available?
In addition to the three day financial modelling course, advanced financial modelling courses are also available. These courses include different options involving more complex areas. In accordance with my philosophy, all elements are included without the requirement for any iterative macros.
“Camilla was able to keep our concentration levels high despite the complexity of the course.”
Do you offer post course support?
Of course. I am always willing to assist any of my participants in their work.
“Camilla was very approachable”