Become the FP&A professional leaders trust to guide better decisions.
Learn practical FP&A skills from Paul Barnhurst, The FP&A Guy. I spent 12+ years working in FP&A and the last 4+ years training finance professionals to become better at forecasting, analytics, data visualization, storytelling, business partnering, AI, and modern Excel. Choose the path that fits your goals: self-paced digital courses, a live cohort, custom training for your finance team, or a free email course.
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Choose the FP&A training path that fits your goal
Build practical FP&A skills through self-paced digital courses, a live cohort, custom team training, or a free email course when you want a no-cost introduction.
On-demand courses you can start anytime and keep for life. Or get all digital courses I offer — plus all digital future courses — in the Ultimate Digital Course Bundle for $149.99.
- Ultimate FP&A Digital Course Bundle ($149.99)
- Modern Excel — same content taught at Wharton Online
- Leveraging AI for Better Data Visuals
- FP&A Software Selection Guide (free)
My signature live course, taught with Ron Monteiro. Four modules that bring together 30+ years of combined FP&A expertise, with hands-on exercises.
- Analytics & Generative AI
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Data Visualization
- Business Partnering & Storytelling
- Certificate, recordings & money-back guarantee
Custom training delivered by me and Ron Monteiro, built around your team's real gaps. Trusted by 50+ global finance teams including Walmart, Lindt, Mars, and Dollar General.
- Standard course offerings — or a fully custom program
- Technical depth + business influence
- Two expert trainers, not one
A free 5-day course on the communication frameworks that make executives listen, engage, and act on your insights — so your work finally gets the recognition it deserves.
- Why great analysis still falls flat
- The 3-Story Framework for FP&A presentations
- Speaking the language of strategy
- One short, actionable lesson each day
Which program is right for you?
A quick side-by-side to help you find your fit at a glance.
| Course | Format | Best for | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Paced Digital Courses | On-demand video | Independent learners who want targeted FP&A, finance and Excel skills | Learn anytime | Free–$149.99 |
| FP&A Best Practices Cohort | Live virtual cohort | Finance professionals who want live, structured learning | 10 hours | $599.99+ |
| Corporate FP&A Training | Custom, in-person or virtual | Finance leaders and teams | 1.5 hrs–multi-day | Custom quote |
| Data Storytelling Email Course | Email, self-paced | A free introduction to FP&A storytelling | 5 days | Free |
Why learn from me
If you know me from LinkedIn, you probably know me for the beard, the podcasts, and my desire to help FP&A professionals elevate their careers.
I believe great FP&A is about becoming a better business partner. That means training should be practical, business-focused, and useful on the job.
What I teach comes from my experience working in finance and interviewing top professionals working in the field today. I spent 12+ years in FP&A and finance leadership roles at companies including American Express, Solera, and DigiCert. Since then, I have trained thousands of finance professionals and worked with 50+ corporate finance teams around the world.
My goal is simple: help you build the skills that make you more valuable as an FP&A professional. Better analysis. Better forecasting. Better visuals. Better storytelling. Better business partnering.
The same practical approach I bring to programs for Wharton Online, Wall Street Prep, CFI, and other leading finance education providers goes into every course here. Practical frameworks, templates, and tools you can use on the job.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you want structured learning on your own schedule, start with the self-paced digital courses. Want live, cohort-based learning with feedback? Join the FP&A Best Practices cohort. Leading a team? Book a corporate training discovery call. If you want a no-cost introduction to my training, take the free 5-day Data Storytelling email course.
Both. The self-paced digital courses, and the free email course are built for individual finance professionals, the FP&A Best Practices live cohort is for both individuals and teams. Corporate Training is built for finance leaders who want a custom program delivered to their team.
Yes. Many students use their company's professional development or training budget. Paid courses come with a certificate of completion you can submit for reimbursement, and there's a ready-to-use reimbursement request template available for the FP&A Best Practices course.
Yes. The courses come with a 100% money-back guarantee. If you're not completely satisfied, let me know and I'll issue a full refund no questions asked.
Yes. The Modern Excel material in the self-paced digital courses is the same content I developed and teach for the Wharton Online FP&A Certificate — Power Query, Excel Tables, and Dynamic Arrays.