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Advanced Financial Analysis and Credit Risk Modeling

Develop advanced analytical skills in ratio analysis, cash flow evaluation, and quantitative credit risk modeling techniques used by professional credit analysts.

Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald
Finance | intermediate | 5 hours 30 minutes |   Published: Oct 2025

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Overview

1.5KSTUDENTS*
96.5%RECOMMEND*

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

This course is designed to help you develop advanced analytical skills in ratio analysis, cash flow evaluation, and quantitative credit risk modeling techniques. You’ll gain hands-on experience in analyzing financial statements, assessing liquidity, solvency, and profitability, and applying sophisticated modeling tools to evaluate credit risk. Learn how professional credit analysts use these techniques to make informed decisions and mitigate financial risks, ultimately enhancing your ability to evaluate the creditworthiness of individuals and organizations.

Skills You Will Gain

Credit Analysis
Bond Analysis
Fixed Income
Credit Ratings
Debt Markets

Learning Outcomes (At The End Of This Program, You Will Be Able To...)

  • Execute comprehensive ratio analysis for credit evaluation using industry-standard metrics 
  • Perform advanced cash flow analysis to assess debt servicing capabilities 
  • Calculate probability of default and expected loss using quantitative models 
  • Apply structural and reduced-form credit risk models for investment decision-making 

Prerequisites

Through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, you’ll apply analytical frameworks to real market scenarios. By the end of the course, you'll approach credit and fixed income analysis with greater precision, confidence, and strategic insight.
 

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for finance professionals aiming to deepen their expertise in credit risk assessment and fixed income investing. Whether you're a financial analyst, fixed income trader, portfolio manager, or credit risk specialist at a bank or rating agency, the content is tailored to equip you with practical, industry-relevant skills. Investors looking to better understand the bond market will also benefit from its structured approach and real-world applications.

Curriculum

Instructors

*Where courses have been offered multiple times, the “# Students” includes all students who have enrolled. The “%Recommended” shown is also based on this data.
1Module 1: Course Introduction
2Module 2: Ratio Analysis in Credit Evaluation
3Module 3: Cash Flow Analysis and Debt Servicing Ability
4Module 4: Probability of Default (PD) and Expected Loss Calculations
5Module 5: Structural vs. Reduced-Form Credit Risk Models

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Segment 00: Welcome to the Course: Course Overview

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Segment 27: Intro to Credit Risk Modeling

Segment 28: Structural Credit Models

Segment 29: Reduced-Form Models

Segment 30: Comparing Approaches

Segment 31: Case Study: Using Models

Segment 32: Limitations of Credit Models

Segment 33: Credit Analysis: An O.R. Approach

Segment 34: Hands-On-Learning: Applying a Credit Risk Model Using Financial Data

Segment 35: Structural vs. Reduced-Form Credit Risk Models

Segment 36: Project: Bond Credit Risk Analysis Challenge

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Segment 01: Introduction to Credit Ratios

Segment 02: Liquidity Ratios and Credit Risk

Segment 03: Leverage Ratios: Debt to Equity and More

Segment 04: Profitability Ratios and Debt Servicing Ability

Segment 05: Case Study: Applying Ratio Analysis to Credit Decisions

Segment 06: Common Pitfalls in Ratio Analysis

Segment 07: The Role of Financial Ratios in Credit Risk Assessment

Segment 08: Hands-On-Learning: Calculating Credit Ratios in Excel

Segment 09: Ratio Analysis in Credit Evaluation

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Segment 19: Understanding Probability of Default

Segment 20: Expected Loss and Recovery Rates

Segment 21: Credit Scoring Models and Default Prediction

Segment 22: Stress Testing and Sensitivity Analysis

Segment 23: Case Study: Applying Default Probability Models

Segment 24: Limitations and Challenges in PD Estimation

Segment 25: Hands-On-Learning: Calculating Probability of Default (PD)

Segment 26: Probability of Default (PD) and Expected Loss Calculations

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Segment 10: Importance of Cash Flow in Credit Analysis

Segment 11: EBITDA and Debt Service Coverage

Segment 12Free Cash Flow and Liquidity Management

Segment 13: Cash Flow Stress Testing

Segment 14: Case Study: Cash Flow and Default Risk

Segment 15: Common Pitfalls in Cash Flow Analysis

Segment 16: Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR): Full Tutorial

Segment 17: Hands-On-Learning: Calculating Cash Flow Ratios in Excel

Segment 18: Cash Flow Analysis and Debt Servicing Ability

Michael McDonald

Michael McDonald

With over a decade of expertise in finance and economics, supported by a PhD in Finance and extensive teaching experience at Fairfield University, he is committed to delivering in-depth insights into financial accounting, analysis, and business valuation. His academic journey is distinguished by numerous publications on topics ranging from stock returns to bond market dynamics, reflecting a profound understanding of global financial markets.

Renowned for his dynamic teaching style, he seamlessly blends theoretical concepts with real-world applications. He has taught a diverse range of courses, from foundational investments to advanced project analysis and factor-based investing, consistently crafting tailored coursework to enhance student learning outcomes.

His professional background as a municipal bond trader and senior editor at Seeking Alpha brings practical insights and industry relevance to his instruction. This unique blend of academic rigor and real-world expertise equips students with critical analytical skills, empowering them to navigate today’s complex financial landscape with confidence.

Passionate about knowledge dissemination, he excels in both traditional and e-learning environments, fostering an engaging and transformative learning experience. His courses are meticulously designed to make complex financial concepts accessible and actionable, bridging the gap between theory and practice. With a dedication to inspiring the next generation of finance professionals, he remains a trusted mentor and thought leader in the field.

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