Learning Gets Real When Teachers Actually Care
You know what makes finance education stick? It's not fancy presentations or glossy materials. It's having someone who genuinely wants you to understand this stuff, not just pass a test.
After watching hundreds of students try and fail with cookie-cutter courses, we built something different. Our instructors have been in your shoes. They remember what confused them, what finally clicked, and how to explain it without the jargon overload.
Economics isn't magic—it's just patterns that repeat. Once you see those patterns with someone who explains them properly, everything else falls into place.
Who's Actually Teaching You
We don't hire based on diplomas alone. Our instructors spent years working with real budgets, real planning challenges, and real consequences. They've made mistakes so you don't have to.
Soren Haugen
Economic StrategySpent twelve years helping businesses survive downturns. The 2020 crisis taught him more about practical planning than any textbook ever could.
His approach: start with what you already know, then build from there. No pretending things are simpler than they are, but no unnecessary complexity either.
Petra Lowell
Budget AnalysisStarted in nonprofit accounting where every dollar mattered. That background shapes how she teaches—practical, grounded, focused on what actually works.
She believes most financial mistakes come from misunderstanding basics, not from lack of advanced knowledge. So that's where she focuses.
Questions People Actually Ask
Before Starting
Decision PhaseDo I need prior finance knowledge?
Not really. If you can balance a checkbook and understand percentages, you're ready. We start from actual zero and move at a pace that makes sense.
How much time does this take weekly?
Plan for about eight hours. That includes sessions, homework, and review time. Some weeks need more if concepts are tricky. Others need less when things click fast.
Can I work full-time while learning?
Most of our students do. Evening sessions start at 7 PM Vietnam time. Weekend options exist too. It's doable but requires showing up consistently.
During Program
Active LearningWhat if I fall behind?
Happens to everyone at some point. We record all sessions and offer catch-up reviews monthly. Instructors hold office hours twice weekly just for this.
How do I know if I'm getting it?
Regular check-ins, not formal tests. Think of it like conversations where we see if concepts make sense to you yet. Less stress, more actual learning.
Can I ask dumb questions?
Those are usually the best questions. Someone else is confused about the same thing but won't ask. You're helping them too.
After Completion
Application PhaseWhat happens when the program ends?
You get access to updated materials as they evolve. Alumni community stays active. And honestly, the real learning starts when you apply this stuff to actual situations.
Can I come back with questions later?
Absolutely. Monthly alumni sessions cover new developments and tricky situations people encounter. No additional cost, just show up.
Common Struggles and How We Handle Them
Math Anxiety Freezes Everything
Finance feels math-heavy until you realize it's mostly just addition, subtraction, and percentages done repeatedly. The formulas look scary but break down simply.
- We start with spreadsheets that do calculations automatically
- Then show you what's happening underneath step by step
- Practice with real examples until patterns become obvious
- Keep a formula reference sheet handy for the first month
Too Much Information at Once
Finance courses often dump everything on you simultaneously. Cash flow, budgets, forecasting, analysis—all mixed together. Your brain can't organize it properly.
- We teach one concept thoroughly before introducing the next
- Each module builds directly on what came before
- Weekly summaries connect new ideas to previous learning
- Reference guides organize information by topic and use case
Can't See How This Applies to Real Life
Theory without context is just memorization. You need to see why these concepts matter and when you'd actually use them in practice.
- Every concept ties to specific business scenarios
- Case studies come from actual companies, not made-up examples
- Final projects use your own business or one you research
- Guest speakers share how they use these tools daily
Falling Behind and Staying Behind
Miss a session or two and suddenly everything feels disconnected. Catching up seems impossible so people just quit instead.
- All sessions recorded with timestamps for key concepts
- Study groups meet independently between main sessions
- Instructors offer individual catch-up calls when needed
- Extended access means you can repeat sections without repaying