Earlier this year, I earned a certification in financial and valuation modeling through Wall Street Prep. In December of 2019 and early January of 2020, I spent more than 80 hours completing modules on accounting, financial statement modeling, and valuation modeling. This certification is important because of the impact that it will have on my future career. I want to pursue a career in investment banking, and the skills and knowledge that I learned during this certification process will help me be successful in doing that. What I learned is information that I will be able apply to not only the job itself, but interviews as well. I learned information that is vital to know for investment banking interviews, and I know that it will ultimately help me to be successful in the future.