Hello, I am Natalja.
I work as a Data Scientist in the finance industry. I hold an MSc in Computational Finance, a First Class Honours in Banking and Finance, and I am currently pursuing a part-time PhD in Statistics. I have also passed the IMC and CFA Level I.
But I am not here to talk about my career. I am here because of what I have seen outside of it. Through my personal experience and conversations with friends, family and people outside of finance, I have noticed the same thing again and again: there is a widespread belief that you need a lot of money to start investing, that financial markets are only for the wealthy or that it is all too complicated for "ordinary" people. Some people who work hard and earn a decent salary still struggle financially — not because they do not earn enough, but because nobody ever taught them how to manage, protect and grow their money.
I want to change that.
This is not about getting rich quick. It is about understanding what financial instruments exist, learning to control what you earn, and building the confidence to make your own informed decisions — something nobody can take away from you. You do not need to be rich. You do not need a finance degree. You just need to take the first step.
GoFinance Pro provides financial education only and is not regulated by the FCA. Nothing in this course constitutes financial advice. All investments carry risk
Lesson 1 — Investment Instruments
What financial literacy is and why it matters. Building a healthy financial mindset before you invest. Understanding the core instruments: how stocks, ETFs, bonds, and commodities work. An introduction to foreign exchange, cryptocurrency, and derivatives — what they are, how they function, and who uses them.
Lesson 2 — Evaluating Shares and Financial Metrics
How to read a company through its numbers: revenue, profit, cash flow, earnings per share, EBIT, and EBITDA. Key ratios every investor should understand: P/E, PEG, return on equity, and return on assets. How to navigate financial statements and the fundamentals of bond valuation.
Lesson 3 — Personal Finance and Real-World Investing
The time value of money and why compounding is a powerful concept in finance. How inflation affects purchasing power over time and what strategies exist to address it. UK-specific essentials: how investment income is taxed, how ISAs and pensions work, and what to look for when researching a broker. An introduction to pound-cost averaging — a widely studied approach to regular investing.
Lesson 4 — Portfolio Construction and Modern Portfolio Theory
Understanding risk, return, volatility, correlation, and the theory behind diversification. The Efficient Frontier and Markowitz's Modern Portfolio Theory. An introduction to the Capital Asset Pricing Model and how professionals measure risk-adjusted performance. Case studies — applying the concepts covered throughout the course to analyse hypothetical portfolio scenarios.
This course is designed for complete beginners and early-stage investors who want to build a solid foundation before (or alongside) investing. Whether you have never invested before, you have started investing but feel like you are guessing, you want to understand the news and markets better, or you want to avoid the costly mistakes most beginners make — this course is for you.
No finance background required. No maths beyond basic arithmetic. Just curiosity and a willingness to learn.
Q: Do I need any prior knowledge?
A: No. This course starts from absolute zero and builds up step by step. If you can add, subtract, multiply, and divide, you have all the maths you need.
Q: Will you tell me what to invest in?
A: No. This course teaches you how investment instruments work, how to evaluate them, and how portfolio theory applies. It does not provide personal recommendations. Specific product names and figures are used as educational illustrations only.
Q: Is this course regulated by the FCA?
A: No. This is a financial education course. It is not regulated financial advice. The instructor is not FCA-authorised. For personal advice, consult a qualified financial adviser.
Q: I've booked the course, what next?
A: Please register and login to the portal and you'll be able to download your welcome letter and all required materials.
Q: What if I miss a session?
A: Please contact us before the session. Depending on availability, you may be able to attend the equivalent session with the other group that week (Saturday or Sunday).
Q: What platform are sessions delivered on?
A: Sessions are delivered live online. You will receive a link before each lesson.
Q: Can I get a refund?
A: Please read our Terms and Conditions for more information.
GoFinance Pro is a financial education service only. Nothing presented in this course constitutes financial advice, investment advice, tax advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any financial product. All content is provided for educational and informational purposes only. GoFinance Pro is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and does not provide regulated financial services. If you require advice tailored to your personal circumstances, please consult a qualified and FCA-regulated financial adviser. All investments carry risk. The value of investments can go down as well as up, and you may receive back less than you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
