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Finance & Investing

Money is evolving, as seen in today's cryptocurrencies and CBDCs, but the need for a reliable medium of exchange remains constant. People make financial decisions every day, which means financial analysts and advisors will always be in demand. Job growth projections reflect this: 8% for financial analysts and 13% for advisors through 2032.

To equip you for that landscape, SFAN has partnered with SecondSTAX, the portal connecting investment firms to stocks and bonds across multiple African exchanges, to bring you the Financial Analysis & Investing for the Masses course. Whether you're starting out or sharpening existing skills, the resources here will help you build a stronger financial portfolio, whatever your income level.

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What you will learn

Basics of Business Finance

Understanding the principles of financial analysis.

Financial Statement Analysis

Understanding and being able to explain, identify, and construct basic financial statements, including balance sheets, income sheets, cash flow statements, and equity statements.

Financial Statement in Real Life

How financial concepts affect real life business situations, and how to make business recommendations based on financial statements.

Financial Metrics & Recommendations

How to calculate and explain gross profit margin, operating margin, and per unit cost of a company, based on financial statements.

AI in Finance

This lesson explores how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing financial services, from predictive analytics for investment strategies to fraud detection and risk management. Learn about real-world applications, ethical considerations, and the future of AI-driven finance.

Building Your Nest Egg

Begin your financial literacy journey by learning how regulated investments — mutual funds, treasury bills, stocks, bonds, FX, and commodities — can help you save for emergencies, education, retirement, and the future.

Experiential learning with
success-based pricing

This course is brought to you through a strategic partnership with Africa's leading capital market plaftorm, SecondSTAX. Guaranteed job pipeline for top candidates available.

Tuition starts at

¢4,800

Learn in-demand digital skills at subsidized costs.

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Tuition fee refundable if no value is delivered after 7 days of enrolment. Ts & Cs Apply.

Weekly opportunity readiness analytics, personalized to each learner.

Employer-validated portfolio support for hire-ready pre-approval.

Access to the SecondSTAX investment platform to trade and build your nest egg.

Access to human coach support throughout your learning journey.

Talent DNA for employer X-ray vision into student potential & career readiness.

Career Pilot Engine for reverse-engineered job search and opportunity readiness.

Predictive Placement Algorithms, your step-by-step, personalized career pipeline delivered.

Portfolio-backed certificate that proves you can actually do the work, not just pass tests.

Lifetime access to SFAN network and platforms.

AI-assisted career support to bridge networks.

Program Schedule

Week 0

ONBOARDING

Week 1

FOUNDATIONAL

Week 2

DISCOVERY

Week 3

HANDS-ON

Week 4

UPSCALE

Week 5

CAPSTONE

Week 6

PRESENTATION

🔥 6 Weeks, Blended

Minimum Requirements

At least a Secondary School Certificate (SHS or equivalent)
Written and spoken English proficiency with basic numeracy skills (percentages, ratios, arithmetic).
Must have a laptop, stable internet, and at least 15 hours per week availability for the full program.

Ideal Candidate

This course is suited to individuals pursuing careers in finance, banking, investment, consulting, or entrepreneurship, as well as business owners seeking to better understand their financials. It is open to entry-level, mid-level, and senior professionals.

No Prior Finance Background Required

The programme begins with foundational concepts and builds progressively. Curiosity and commitment are the only prerequisites that cannot be taught.

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Re-inventing learning

Understand how you stack up against your competition.

Level up with tailored learning resources from subject-matter experts.

Build confidence and demonstrate career readiness in ways traditional systems fail to do.

Access to the SecondSTAX investment platform to trade and build your nest egg.

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