Who this course is designed for

This course is designed for you if you're either currently studying Finance or intending to study Finance in future, AND:

• You've had a terrible math teacher in school
• You've got a weak / poor foundation in maths
• Equations freak you out

Who this course is NOT designed for

Take a look at this equation:

1. Can you prove the equation above?

If you can, you do not need this course. It is NOT designed for you. Do not enroll.

If you can't, see below.

2. Can you figure out how to prove the equation above on your own?

If you can, you probably don't need this course. It's certainly not designed for you. You probably shouldn't enroll.

If you can't, see below.

3. Can you read the equations without getting freaked out, and are you familiar with how to expand both sides of the equation? Can you expand the sigma summation operator, and expand the brackets?

If you can, it's unlikely you need this course. It's not really designed for you, and you may find it a little too basic.

If you can't, then this course probably is for you. Wasn't that clear in the "Who this course is designed for" part?

In a nutshell...

❗️If you are already comfortable with maths, then you do not need this course and we advise against enrolling. You may find our sister courses more relevant, however.

Course Design

This course is designed to give you a solid foundation in the mathematical techniques used in Financial Maths.

This means we focus a great deal of focus and attention on helping you master:

• The intuition behind mathematical notations in Finance
• Core mathematical (largely algebraic) rules necessary for working with equations in Finance
• How to simplify, expand, and rearrange equations

Once we've built your fundamentals in these 3 core areas, then and only then do we get into the "Finance" aspects. In particular, we focus on the single concept on which ~ 70-80% of Finance bases itself on: The Present Value (and Future Value).

As a result of focusing on these 3 core aspects, by the end of the course, you'll be able to write out a mathematical proof from scratch.

Specifically, you will work with us (through the video) and prove the formula for the Present Value of an Annuity from scratch (aka first principles).

And then you'll go "solo", proving a different equation on your own. That's the final assignment. Don't worry, you'll be ready by then.