Build practical expertise in equity capital markets (ECM) and learn how companies raise capital through IPOs, venture capital, follow-on public offerings (FPOs), qualified institutional placements (QIPs), and rights issues. You’ll examine ECM’s role in corporate finance, early-stage financing, and the benefits and risks of going public. You’ll then explore book building, regulatory registration, IPO pricing strategies, underpricing, marketing, underwriting agreements, and alternative methods of issuing shares.

Equity Capital Markets: Analyze & Forecast IPOs

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Analyze equity capital markets and compare IPOs, FPOs, QIPs, venture capital, and rights issues.
Evaluate IPO pricing, underpricing, book building, underwriting agreements, and global regulatory practices.
Construct IPO valuation models using WACC, EBITDA, P/E, and DCF methods to forecast financial performance.
Skills you'll gain
- Global Marketing
- Financial Regulations
- International Finance
- Financial Forecasting
- Market Share
- Forecasting
- Financial Modeling
- Securities (Finance)
- Financial Statements
- Business Valuation
- Market Dynamics
- Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Capital Markets
- Investment Banking
- Equities
- Financial Analysis
- Underwriting
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Cash Flows
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Taught in English
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RK
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026
The course is designed in a very learner-friendly way, making it comfortable to understand each section without confusion.
SA
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
This course offers an excellent blend of theory and practical learning.
JD
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Great learning experience with step-by-step model implementation.





