Private equity courses can help you learn valuation techniques, deal structuring, financial modeling, and due diligence processes. You can build skills in negotiating terms, assessing investment risks, and managing portfolio companies effectively. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial analysis, PowerPoint for presenting investment proposals, and databases for market research, that support making informed investment decisions.

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Due Diligence, Investments, Investment Management, Private Equity, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Social Impact, Entrepreneurial Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Business Valuation, Contract Negotiation, Prospecting and Qualification, Finance, Professional Networking, Financial Analysis, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Customer Engagement, Product Development, Customer Analysis, Growth Strategies, Customer Insights, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Commercialization, Payment Processing and Collection, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Demand Generation, Private Equity, Cash Management, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Revenue Management, Finance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Equities, Balance Sheet, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Corporate Accounting, Financial Acumen, Accounting, Market Liquidity, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Brand Loyalty, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Marketing Design, Marketing Management, Market Share, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing, Visual Design, Customer Insights, Presentations, Data-Driven Marketing, Asset Management, Health Equity, Health Promotion
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Workplace inclusivity, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Collaboration, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Team Performance Management, Recognizing Others, Motivational Skills, Drive Engagement, Virtual Teams, Rapport Building, Event Planning, Meeting Facilitation, Follow Through
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EDHEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Project Finance, Financial Systems, Financial Market, Hedge Accounting, General Finance, Equities, Investment Banking, Securities (Finance), International Finance, Finance, Financial Services, Commercial Lending, Private Equity, Corporate Finance, Investment Management, Risk Mitigation, Loans
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Management, Risk Management, Cash Management, Financial Market, Equities, Financial Policy, Derivatives, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Governance, Commercial Lending, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Metrics, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Acumen, Competitive Analysis, Fundraising, Presentations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Finance, Financial Forecasting, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Valuation, Value Propositions, Private Equity, Business Analysis Tools
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Responsible AI, Disabilities, Innovation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Systems, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Development, Public Policies, Technology Solutions, Data Ethics, Social Sciences, Policy Development, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Business Valuation, Private Equity, Equities, Underwriting, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Lending and Underwriting, Investments, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Fundraising
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Discussion Facilitation, Team Performance Management, Performance Management, Active Listening, Employee Performance Management, Professional Development, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Time Management, People Development, Prioritization, Follow Through, Leadership Development, Habit Formation, Scheduling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Process, Process Management, Planning, Value Propositions, Innovation, Business Intelligence, Prioritization, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months