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    • D

      Duke University

      Startup Valuation Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Excel Formulas, Financial Analysis, Investments, Private Equity, Securities (Finance), Entrepreneurship, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      717 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Designing an M&A Deal

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Investment Banking, Price Negotiation, Capital Markets, Accounting, Corporate Tax, Corporate Strategy, Financial Modeling, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      54 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Stock Valuation with Dividend Discount Model

      Skills you'll gain: Equities, Business Valuation, Market Data, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Data

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      182 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • R

      Rice University

      Finance for Non-Finance Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Finance, Business Valuation, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Investments, Financial Statements, Risk Analysis, Equities

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Principles of Sustainable Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Risk Management, Finance, Asset Management, Investment Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Banking, Business Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • H

      HEC Paris

      Entrepreneurship Strategy: From Ideation to Exit

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Creativity, B2B Sales, Sales, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Business Development, Self-Awareness, Global Marketing, Human Resources, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Analysis, Cash Management, Recruitment, Team Building

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • H

      HEC Paris

      Investment Management in an Evolving and Volatile World by HEC Paris and AXA Investment Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Investments, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Finance, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Performance Analysis, Risk Analysis, Microsoft Excel

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      779 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs

      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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      476 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship 4: Financing and Profitability

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Entrepreneurship, Private Equity, Business Modeling, Financial Modeling, Finance, Sales Presentations, Investments, Financial Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Presentations, Business Development, Business Strategies, Cash Flows, Customer Retention, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Raising Capital: Credit Tech, Coin Offerings, and Crowdfunding

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Mobile Banking, Banking, Fundraising, Capital Markets, Consumer Lending, Blockchain, Credit Risk, Financial Services, Lending and Underwriting, Financial Analysis, Commercial Lending

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      299 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google

      Google AI Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Productivity Software, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Security Awareness Training, Operational Efficiency, Innovation, Human Machine Interfaces, Information Privacy, Machine Learning, Content Creation, Business Ethics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      11K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: AI skills
      AI skills
      M

      Microsoft

      Microsoft IT Support Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Cybersecurity, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Hardware Architecture, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Collaborative Software, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Application Security, Microsoft Teams, Information Systems Security, Multi-Factor Authentication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      962 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Startup Valuation Methods: Duke University
    • Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Designing an M&A Deal: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Stock Valuation with Dividend Discount Model: Coursera Project Network
    • Finance for Non-Finance Professionals: Rice University
    • Principles of Sustainable Finance : Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Entrepreneurship Strategy: From Ideation to Exit: HEC Paris
    • Investment Management in an Evolving and Volatile World by HEC Paris and AXA Investment Managers: HEC Paris
    • New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Entrepreneurship 4: Financing and Profitability: University of Pennsylvania
    • Raising Capital: Credit Tech, Coin Offerings, and Crowdfunding: University of Michigan

    Skills you can learn in Finance

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    Corporate Finance (11)
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    Trading (11)
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Private Equity

    Private equity is important to learn about if you want to pursue an investment career, if you work in a corporate treasury role, or if you are interested in its role in our economy. Private equity is an investment in a private company made by an investment company, often with a high amount of debt. The idea is to improve the performance of the business and then sell it to the public or to another company. It can be a way to help struggling companies improve their performance, help a family business reorganize after the death of a founder, or allow a company's owners to sell some of their stake in the company.‎

    Career opportunities that may arise from learning private equity are mostly in the financial services industry. Occupations using private equity include accounting, investment management, financial analysis, and corporate finance. Business owners may want to know if private equity is the right alternative for their company. Some people working in public policy may also be interested in learning about private equity, venture capital, and other forms of corporate funding because of the effects they can have on the economy. Entrepreneurs and others interested in entrepreneurial finance may want to learn about private equity as an option for startup funding or for later rounds of financing.‎

    Online courses on Coursera can help you learn about private equity in different ways based on your experience and your reason for learning about it. For example, you might want to know how to account for private equity and value a business that is backed with it. Or you could want to learn how it compares to other forms of startup funding and corporate finance. You may be involved in seeking private equity for your business and want to learn more about how to negotiate with investors. Courses include video lectures, readings, class discussions, and exercises to challenge your knowledge. Some lead to Professional Certificates or Specializations, too.‎

    Online Private Equity courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Private Equity skills. Choose from a wide range of Private Equity courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Private Equity, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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