Venture capital courses can help you learn investment strategies, deal structuring, financial modeling, and due diligence processes. You can build skills in evaluating startup potential, negotiating terms, and understanding market trends. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial analysis, PitchBook for market research, and various valuation models to assess investment opportunities. By engaging with case studies and real-world examples, you can apply these skills to analyze and support emerging businesses effectively.

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Growth Strategies, Customer Insights, Financial Modeling, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Cash Management, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Revenue Management, E-Commerce, Finance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Investment Management, Financial Market, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Asset Management, Performance Measurement, Investments, Market Dynamics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Planning, Finance, Equities, Performance Analysis, Derivatives, FinTech, Financial Forecasting, Economics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Revenue Recognition, Mergers & Acquisitions, Working Capital, Peer Review, Cash Management, Financial Analysis, Accrual Accounting, Investments, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flows, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Financial Management, Financial Accounting, Investment Management, Finance, Risk Management
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Sales Presentation, Entrepreneurship, Capital Markets, Finance, Fundraising, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Contract Negotiation, Financial Modeling, Investments, Due Diligence, Business Planning, Cash Flows, Presentations, Storytelling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Capital Markets, Financial Market, Investment Banking, Securities Trading, Investments, Market Liquidity, Private Equity, Sales, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Business Acumen, Equities, Asset Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Cash Flows, Financial Acumen, Business Valuation, Business Acumen, Cost Control, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Business Metrics, Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Expectation Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Finance, Private Equity, Financial Services, Financial Forecasting, Credit Risk, Microsoft Excel, Liquidation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Banking Services, Financial Inclusion, Fundraising, Capital Markets, Blockchain, Credit Risk, Financial Services, Loans, Lending and Underwriting, Securities (Finance)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Derivatives, Financial Systems, Balance Sheet, Financial Market, Payment Systems, Banking, Capital Markets, Economics, Market Liquidity, Financial Regulation, Finance, Market Dynamics
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Return On Investment, Due Diligence, Financial Forecasting, Capital Budgeting, Investments, Contract Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investment Management, Fundraising, Negotiation, Business Modeling, Finance, Strategic Partnership, Capital Markets, Performance Measurement, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Market Opportunities, Design Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Innovation, Business Planning, Creativity, Financial Management, Business Management, Fundraising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks