Foundations of Finance & Investing
Starts Dec 24 | 12 hours commitment | ₹ 18,000 | $ 240 | Age 14+
What you'll learn
This two-week program introduces high school students to the foundations of finance, investing, and business analysis. Students explore how financial institutions work, learn to read company statements, understand valuation, and build a virtual investment portfolio with real-world decision-making skills.
Instructors:
Vaibhav Mandhana
Founder Partner, F-lookup | Fintech Expert
CA Shanil Jain
Co-Founder Second Level Thinking Space | Technical Analyst & Full Time Trader
Gauri Papade
Finance Researcher and Professor
Outcomes
Learn the basics of personal finance and investing
Create a diversified virtual portfolio
Get published on Futurowise. See what past students have built
Earn a certificate with unique credential id
Explore careers in finance and investment banking
Details
When: Dec 24, 2026 to Jan 7, 2027
Duration: 2 weeks | Live sessions in evenings, India time
Commitment: 12 hours: 6 sessions of 1-hour each + 6 hours of self-paced work
Where: Online (on Zoom)
Recommended For: Age 14 years and above
For students interested in:
Finance, Business, Economics, Coding
Structure
Before the program
Students receive a short pre-read covering basic financial vocabulary and an overview of how financial markets work, so Session 1 starts with context already in place.
Week 1: Reading Financial Statements and Building a Financial Model (4 Sessions)
Session 1 | Thursday, Dec 24
Basic financial terms. Revenue, profit, assets, liabilities, equity, and cash flow. How these terms connect to each other and why they matter for understanding any business.
Session 2 | Friday, Dec 25
Reading financial statements, Part 1. Introduction to the income statement and balance sheet. How to read them, what to look for, and what they reveal about a company's health.
Session 3 | Saturday, Dec 26
Reading financial statements, Part 2. The cash flow statement. Putting all three statements together to build a complete picture of a company. Live example using a real Indian company.
Session 4 | Sunday, Dec 27
Creating a financial model. Students build a simple financial model using real data. Introduction to forecasting, assumptions, and scenario analysis.
Week 2: Understanding Investments and Building a Diversified Portfolio (2 Sessions)
Session 5 | Friday, Jan 1
Understanding investment options. Equities, mutual funds, fixed deposits, bonds, and index funds. Risk, return, and how to evaluate what fits a financial goal.
Session 6 | Saturday, Jan 2
Creating a diversified portfolio. Students design their own model investment portfolio with a rationale for each allocation. Live pitches and instructor feedback. Submission guidelines for project report and certificate.
After the program
Students complete their portfolio writeup, submit for publishing, and receive their certificate. They walk away with the ability to read a financial statement, build a basic model, and think like an investor.
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