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Private Equity Courses

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.

Popular Private Equity Courses and Certifications


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    ESSEC Business School

    L'investissement à impact : lever ou investir des fonds

    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    108 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    How to Finance and Grow Your Startup – Without VC

    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    473 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Evaluate Shareholder’s Equity Essentials

    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

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    Coursera

    Strengthen Brand Equity

    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

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    Skillshare

    Team Building: Create Engaging Events for Hybrid Teams

    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

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    EDHEC Business School

    Global Financing Solutions (by EDHEC and Société Générale)

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    204 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Corporate Finance II: Financing Investments and Managing Risk

    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    894 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Creo Incubator

    Entrepreneuriat : finance et préparation au financement

    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

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    University of Michigan

    Justice and Equity in Technology Policy

    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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    IPOs & FPOs: Apply Valuation Strategies

    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Leadership: Impactful Feedback in a Hybrid World

    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

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    University of Virginia

    Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    661 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular private equity courses

  • L'investissement à impact : lever ou investir des fonds: ESSEC Business School
  • How to Finance and Grow Your Startup – Without VC: University of London
  • Analyze and Evaluate Shareholder’s Equity Essentials: EDUCBA
  • Strengthen Brand Equity: Coursera
  • Team Building: Create Engaging Events for Hybrid Teams: Skillshare
  • Global Financing Solutions (by EDHEC and Société Générale): EDHEC Business School
  • Corporate Finance II: Financing Investments and Managing Risk: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Entrepreneuriat : finance et préparation au financement: Creo Incubator
  • Justice and Equity in Technology Policy: University of Michigan
  • IPOs & FPOs: Apply Valuation Strategies: EDUCBA

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