FP&A Fundamentals Certificate Program

November 2, 4, 6, 9, 10, 13, 2026
12:30-2:30pm (Nov 2, 4, 9, 10), 1-2pm (Nov 6, 13)
Virtual Program via Zoom

Turning financial data into strategic insight.

The FP&A Fundamentals Certificate Program is a practical program designed for finance professionals who want to expand their impact beyond traditional reporting and become strategic business partners.

Through interactive workshops on financial storytelling, business partnering, financial modelling, and planning and forecasting, participants will develop the core FP&A skills needed to translate financial data into actionable insights, support better decision-making, and drive business performance. With practical tools, proven frameworks, and real-world examples, this program prepares participants to contribute more effectively to strategic planning and organizational success.

Take the next step in your finance career and develop the skills needed to influence decisions, partner with the business, and create greater strategic value.

Registration

Eligible CPD Hours: 10
Program Fee: $1,500
PD Passport Valid: 36 Credits

To qualify for the certificate, registrants must attend and complete all sessions. The sessions will not be recorded.

Date & Time	Session
November 2, 2026 12:30pm-2:30pm	Workshop: Financial Storytelling
November 3, 2026 12:30pm-2:30pm	Workshop: Finance Business Partnering
November 6, 2026 1:00pm-2:00pm	Session for questions and answers.
November 9, 2026 12:30pm-2:30pm	Workshop: Financial Modeling
November 10, 2026 12:30pm-2:30pm	Workshop: Planning & Forecasting
November 13, 2026 1:00pm-2:00pm	Session for questions and answers.

Christian Wattig is an FP&A expert, online course creator, and corporate trainer whose in-person programs have equipped finance teams at Google, Merck, Lowe’s, Discover, and many others to drive better business decisions.

He directs the FP&A certificate program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and shares his insights with over 100,000 followers on LinkedIn and 30,000 subscribers to his weekly newsletter.

Before founding his online course platform Inside FP&A, Christian spent over a decade at Procter & Gamble and Unilever, leading FP&A and accounting teams across global markets.

After earning his MBA from NYU Stern, he joined fast-growing tech companies, including helping take Squarespace public and preparing the company’s first financial story for Wall Street analysts.

Known for making complex financial concepts practical and engaging, Christian blends real-world experience with a clear, actionable teaching style.