Building Better Financial Analysts

We started sparklydevcore in 2018 because corporate finance training was missing something. Most programs focused on theory without showing how it actually works when you're sitting at a desk trying to model a merger or value a company under tight deadlines.

Our approach is different. We teach practical finance skills that analysts use every day—not just what looks good in a textbook.

Financial analysis workspace with reports and data

How We Got Here

After working in corporate finance for years, I noticed a pattern. New analysts would join the team with degrees and certifications, but they'd struggle with basic modeling tasks. The gap between what schools taught and what we actually needed was huge.

So I started running weekend workshops in Chiang Mai. Just small groups working through real financial models—nothing fancy. People kept asking for more sessions. By 2020, we had moved to a structured program.

Now we work with analysts across Thailand who want to improve their financial modeling, valuation work, and reporting skills. Some are fresh graduates looking to start their careers. Others have been in finance for years but want to fill in knowledge gaps.

The feedback we hear most often is that our training feels relevant. That's what we aim for—teaching skills you'll actually use, not just theory that sounds impressive.

Kasem Thaworn

Founder and Lead Instructor

I spent twelve years working in corporate finance before starting sparklydevcore. Most of that time was at mid-sized companies handling valuations, M&A analysis, and financial planning. The work taught me what matters in finance—accuracy, speed, and being able to explain your numbers to people who don't live in spreadsheets.

When I started teaching, I wanted to focus on those practical skills. Our programs cover financial modeling, but we also spend time on things like presenting analysis to senior management and catching errors before they become problems. Those skills made the biggest difference in my career.

These days I still work on consulting projects, which helps keep our curriculum current. Finance changes—new regulations, different reporting standards, evolving best practices. Our students benefit from learning approaches that work in 2025, not techniques from ten years ago.

Our Teaching Philosophy

We believe good finance training should prepare you for real work situations. That means working with actual datasets, making decisions with incomplete information, and learning to check your own work.

Real Case Studies

We use financial statements from actual companies (anonymized when needed). Students work through valuations and analysis using the same messy, real-world data they'll encounter on the job. It's harder than textbook examples, but that's the point.

Our case studies come from Thai and regional companies, so the business context feels familiar. Understanding the numbers is easier when you know the industry.

Small Group Format

We keep cohorts under 15 people. This lets us give individual feedback on your models and help when you're stuck on a specific problem. Finance skills improve through practice and correction—you need someone to point out when your assumptions don't make sense.

Students also learn from each other. Seeing how someone else approaches a valuation problem often provides insights you wouldn't get from lectures alone.

Flexible Learning Pace

Our programs run over several months with weekly sessions. This gives you time to practice between classes and ask questions when concepts aren't clicking. We've found this works better than intensive boot camps where everything rushes past.

Most participants keep their jobs while learning. We schedule sessions in the evenings and provide recorded materials for anyone who needs to miss a week.

Ongoing Support

After completing a program, students can reach out with questions when they hit challenges at work. We maintain a community group where graduates share resources and help each other troubleshoot problems.

Finance is complex. Having people to consult when you're unsure about an approach makes a real difference in your confidence and work quality.

Ready to Improve Your Finance Skills?

Our next program starts in September 2025. Spaces are limited to maintain our small group approach. Get in touch to learn more about the curriculum and whether it's right for your goals.