Where They Are Now
Two students who walked into class not knowing much about balance sheets. They learned the basics, practiced with real scenarios, and found their way into careers they actually enjoy. Nothing magical—just consistent work and good guidance.
Trịnh Khánh
Financial Analyst at Tech Startup
Joined our program in early 2024 with a background in retail management. He wasn't sure if numbers were his thing. Turns out, when you break down financial concepts into digestible pieces, things start clicking. By mid-2024, he'd landed an analyst position at a growing tech company in District 2. Still learning on the job, but that's the point—you build skills over time.
Nguyễn Minh
Budget Coordinator for NGO
Started in late 2023 after working in hospitality for years. He wanted something with more stability. Financial analysis seemed intimidating at first—lots of jargon, complex formulas. But once he got past the initial confusion, he realized it was mostly about patterns and logic. Now coordinates budgets for an international organization. Says the learning curve was steep but manageable with practice.
The Path Most Students Take
This isn't a rigid roadmap, but it's what we've noticed works. Some people move faster, others take their time. Both approaches are fine—what matters is understanding each step before moving forward.
Foundation Building
First three months are about getting comfortable with terminology and basic concepts. Financial statements, cash flow, profitability ratios—the fundamentals that everything else builds on. Some students find this easy, others need extra time with the homework. Both are normal.
Applied Practice
Months four through six involve working with actual business scenarios. We use anonymized data from real companies—manufacturing firms, service businesses, small startups. You'll make mistakes here. That's expected. The goal is learning to spot patterns and ask the right questions when numbers don't add up.
Portfolio Development
Final months focus on building analysis samples you can show employers. Not polished perfection—just solid work that demonstrates you understand how to interpret financial data. Many students also start networking at this point, connecting with local finance professionals who can offer perspective on the job market.
Career Transition
After program completion, the job search begins. Some find positions quickly, others take several months. We stay connected with alumni, offering resume feedback and interview preparation. The Vietnam market values practical skills, so having concrete examples of your analytical work helps during conversations with hiring managers.
A Closer Look
I came in thinking financial analysis was all complex math and advanced economics. Honestly? Most of it is pattern recognition and logical thinking. The instructors didn't sugarcoat things—they told us from day one that job hunting would take effort and that entry positions wouldn't be glamorous. But they also showed us exactly what skills local companies actually need, not some theoretical textbook version. The practice datasets were tough, especially the manufacturing company analysis. Spent three evenings just trying to figure out their cash flow issues. But that struggle taught me more than any lecture could.