Frequently Asked Questions

Q&A for busy people.

What is it? • How does it work? • How do I join?

Terminology & big picture

Understand what GoFast.Finance is, who it is for, and why the model is different.

What is GoFast.Finance?

GoFast.Finance is a practitioner-first learning and enablement platform for finance professionals.

We link finance, process excellence, and analytics so people can reduce recurring busywork and improve decision quality.

The platform has two layers:

  • Verified rails: structured courses and work assets you can trust for real work.

  • Open personalization layer: public course notebooks and a public GoFast GPT to help you learn faster.

What do you mean by “full-stack finance”?

“Full-stack finance” means you see the whole system, not just the numbers.

You learn how transactions become reports, how workflows and controls run, how systems shape behavior, and how analysis turns into decisions and change. Finance, process excellence, and data are treated as one connected craft.

Who is this for?

Mainly for:

  • Controllers, management accountants, FP&A, and finance business partners

  • Finance analysts, cost analysts, and project controllers

  • Ops, supply chain, and plant leaders who want to “speak finance” better

  • Data, analytics, and transformation roles working closely with finance teams

You do not need a fancy title. You just need to care about numbers, decisions, and how work actually runs.

What makes GoFast.Finance different from other learning platforms?

Key differences:

  • Work-first by design: built around real cycles, decisions, and failure modes

  • Verified rails: less doubt when you apply learning at work

  • Open personalization: you can use public notebooks and the public GoFast GPT with mainstream AI tools

  • Tool-agnostic: patterns you can adapt to your stack, not vendor lock-in

  • Honest about limits: AI is not presented as the authority

  • Fair pricing as a principle, not a temporary discount

What is live today, and what is coming next?

We ship area by area. The Courses page shows what is live now.

As the catalog grows:

  • Members get access to new content in their tier while their membership is active

  • A la carte purchases (when offered) include updates to the purchased item

  • The community is how we collect real needs and improve what gets built next

Where should I start?

A simple rule:

  • New to a topic: start with a free Intro course

  • Need a fast win at work: pick a Short course for one workflow

  • Own the process end to end: go Medium, then Long

  • Studying for a certification: use the CertPrep track for your exam

Courses, content & CPE

What you get inside courses, how depth works, and how CertPrep and CPE are handled.

How are courses structured, and how long are they?

Each area follows a consistent depth ladder:

  • Intro: foundations and orientation

  • Short: focused workflows you can apply quickly

  • Medium: deeper ownership and end-to-end execution

  • Long: bigger systems, operating models, and leadership-level design

  • CertPrep: exam-aligned tracks where a flagship certification exists

Non-cert courses have fixed lesson counts:

  • Intro: 3 lessons

  • Short: 6 lessons

  • Medium: 9 lessons

  • Long: 12 lessons

Lesson videos are designed to be short and reusable, so you can fit learning into real weeks.

What do I get inside a paid course?

Paid rails are not “more content.” They are “less doubt.”

Paid rails typically include:

  • Video lessons with worked examples

  • Verified notes and cheat sheets

  • Practice with explanations and solution logic

  • Work assets such as templates, files, and implementation checklists

CertPrep paid rails also add exam-focused drill systems and structured review.

How practical is this, and which tools do you use?

Work comes first.

Lessons start from real situations: close chaos, budget conflicts, unclear ownership, data trust issues, confusing reports. Theory is included when it helps you execute better.

You will see common tools such as Excel, Power BI, and ERP or planning stacks. The goal is to teach patterns you can adapt. Tool-heavy courses are clearly labeled.

What are “resources”?

Resources are work assets, for example:

  • Templates and calculators

  • Checklists, diagnostics, and playbooks

  • Practice packs and communication kits

Some starter resources are free. Deeper resources follow the same access rules as paid courses.

How does CertPrep work, and are you affiliated with exam bodies?

CertPrep is built directly from the official exam blueprint, with coverage maps and original practice.

Independent project. Not affiliated with any certification body. Trademarks belong to their owners. Always check the current information published by the certification body.

Do you offer official CPE credits or certificates of completion?

Not yet for official CPE.

Some paid courses are planned to be CPE-ready once provider status is confirmed. Until then, we do not claim official CPE credits. Each course page will state the current status.

We may add simple completion confirmations over time, but they are not positioned as an external credential.

Pricing, access & membership

How Free, Plus, and Max work, what you keep, and what happens if you cancel.

What do I get for free?

Free includes:

  • Public community channels

  • Free introductory courses and starter resources

  • Public NotebookLM notebooks (one per course)

  • Public GoFast GPT

No credit card needed to start.

What is included in Plus, and what does it cost?

Plus includes:

  • Access to paid work-first, non-cert rails and assets while active

  • Any members-only community spaces that are part of Plus

Pricing:

  • Plus: $9/month or $90/year

Membership access is only while active.

What is included in Max, and what does it cost?

Max includes:

  • Everything in Plus

  • Access to paid CertPrep rails and assets while active

Pricing:

  • Max: $19/month or $190/year

Membership access is only while active.

Can I just buy a single course (aka "à-la-carte")?

Yes. A la carte purchases are optional and exist for learners who want lifetime access to one item.

If a la carte is offered for an item, the default anchors are:

  • Intro: free

  • Short: $19 per course

  • Medium: $29 per course

  • Long: $39 per course

  • CertPrep domain course: $39 per course

Lifetime access applies to the purchased item and its updates.

Can I cancel, switch plans, or request a refund?

Yes, you can cancel anytime from your account settings. Access continues until the end of the billing period.

If you cancel, you keep:

  • Your free account

  • Lifetime access to any a la carte items you purchased separately

You can usually upgrade or downgrade between Plus and Max. If you ever cannot do it in self-serve, contact us and we will help.

Refund handling follows the Terms and the payment platform policies.

Do you offer team access, invoices, and receipts?

Team options are planned as the catalog matures.

For now, teams can join as individuals. You will receive a receipt for your purchase. If you need an invoice or special paperwork for employer reimbursement, contact us and we will do what is feasible.

AI use and reuse

How to use the public AI companions safely, what you can share, and what stays private.

Do I need ChatGPT or NotebookLM to use GoFast.Finance?

No.

The verified rails stand on their own. The open personalization layer is optional and meant to accelerate learning and application.

If you use AI tools, you bring your own accounts and stay in control of what you share.

What is the “open personalization layer”?

Public assets include:

  • A NotebookLM notebook for every course

  • A public GoFast GPT

They are designed for Q&A, alternative explanations, and extra practice. They are not positioned as authoritative.

Can I use GoFast materials with my own AI tools?

Yes, for personal learning and internal work support.

This does not grant redistribution rights. Keep it private and follow your employer’s AI policy.

How do I use AI safely with work data?

Do not paste sensitive company data into public AI tools.

Remove names, identifiers, contract terms, and non-public figures. When in doubt, keep it generic.

AI tools can be wrong or incomplete. For compliance, contracts, tax, payroll, regulatory reporting, and company policy decisions, always verify.

Can I share GoFast content or templates with others?

Free content is meant to be shareable for non-commercial learning with attribution.

Paid content is not redistributable. Membership and a la carte purchases give access, not redistribution rights. If you want a team-wide setup, contact us and we will discuss options.

Is GoFast.Finance professional advice?

No.

GoFast.Finance provides education and enablement. It does not provide audit opinions, legal advice, tax advice, or HR decisions. For regulated or high-stakes decisions, verify with qualified professionals and your company policies.

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