By the end of this course, learners will be able to explain the fundamentals of private equity, analyze deal structuring methods, evaluate fund mechanics, and apply negotiation and performance monitoring strategies. Through a structured and practical approach, participants will gain the skills to understand how private equity funds are organized, how investments are structured, and how returns are generated.
Master Private Equity Basics: Analyze, Structure & Apply
Master Private Equity Basics: Analyze, Structure & Apply
Instructor: EDUCBA
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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7 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Explain private equity fundamentals, fund structures, and deal mechanics.
Analyze valuations, preferred shares, and liquidation preferences in investments.
Apply negotiation, financial engineering, and performance monitoring strategies.
Skills you'll gain
- Financial Analysis
- Due Diligence
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Financial Modeling
- Portfolio Management
- Negotiation
- Liquidation
- Investment Management
- Business Valuation
- Private Equity
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Taught in English
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September 2025
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of private equity, including its definition, fund structures, fee models, and expected returns. It further explores key deal structuring mechanisms such as pre- and post-money valuation, preferred shares, and liquidation preferences. By mastering these basics, learners build a strong foundation to understand how private equity operates in practice.
What's included
9 videos3 assignments
This module examines private equity strategies, the role of banks, and methods for valuing and structuring investments. Learners will explore advanced structuring concepts including financial engineering, asset purchases, and private placement memorandums. By applying these techniques, they gain insights into how PE firms design and implement successful investment strategies.
What's included
8 videos3 assignments
This module focuses on the operational mechanics of private equity funds. It explains how funds are structured, the roles of general and limited partners, and the flow of money through investments. Learners also follow the investment process journey from initial contact to final exit, gaining practical insights into how deals progress through each stage.
What's included
9 videos3 assignments
This module presents private equity from the perspective of fund managers, highlighting the importance of bid-ask spreads, term sheets, and negotiation techniques. It concludes with post-investment performance monitoring, emphasizing how managers track progress to safeguard returns. Learners gain a comprehensive view of both the decision-making process and long-term performance management.
What's included
5 videos3 assignments
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Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Master Private Equity Basics: Analyze, Structure & Apply is an excellent introductory course that explains private equity concepts in a clear and practical manner.
NN
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
This course provides a strong foundation in private equity with well-structured lessons and real-world relevance. The deal structuring sections are especially helpful.
JK
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
The step-by-step learning approach makes this course very effective. The coverage of monitoring, control, and optimization is particularly valuable.