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    Explore the Private Equity Course Catalog

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Università Bocconi

      Private Equity and Venture Capital

      Skills you'll gain: Private Equity, Business Valuation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investments, Financial Management, Legal Risk, Tax Laws, Entrepreneurship, Due Diligence, Negotiation, Cash Flows

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Advanced Valuation and Strategy - M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Valuation, Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Game Theory, Strategic Thinking, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Return On Investment, Investment Banking, Cash Flows, Corporate Finance, Competitive Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Mergers and Acquisitions

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, Financial Modeling, Corporate Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Price Negotiation, Financial Accounting, Corporate Tax, Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Investments, Corporate Strategy, Financial Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      524 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Corporate Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Management, Asset Management, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Working Capital

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      6.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • D

      Duke University

      Financial Management

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Income Statement, Stakeholder Communications, Operational Risk, Resource Allocation, Proposal Development, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Data

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      136 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Università Bocconi

      Financing and Investing in Infrastructure

      Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Risk Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Investments, Loans, Contract Management, Banking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing, Business Valuation, Market Opportunities, Proposal Development, Customer Acquisition Management, Peer Review, Branding, Lean Methodologies, Business Metrics, Marketing Strategies, Financial Analysis, Product Development, Due Diligence, Team Building, Ideation, Private Equity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Valuation and Pricing

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Market Data, Cash Flows, Business Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      253 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Investment Management

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Investment Management, Financial Market, Business Risk Management, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Asset Management, Performance Measurement, Investments, Market Dynamics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Planning, Equities, Finance, Performance Analysis, Financial Policy, FinTech, Business Ethics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Investment Banking: M&A and Initial Public Offerings

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Negotiation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Columbia University

      Financial Engineering and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Financial Systems, Asset Management, Credit Risk, Actuarial Science, Mortgage Loans, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Financial Trading, Financial Modeling, Risk Modeling, Regression Analysis, Market Liquidity, Capital Markets, Statistical Methods

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      372 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Corporate Finance Institute

      Preparatory Certificate in Finance and Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Statement Analysis, Annual Reports, Mergers & Acquisitions, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Banking Services, Credit Risk, Loans, Capital Expenditure, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Capital Markets, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Financial Services, Financial Trading, Corporate Sustainability, Financial Market, Wealth Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      325 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Private Equity and Venture Capital: Università Bocconi
    • Advanced Valuation and Strategy - M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Mergers and Acquisitions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Corporate Finance: University of Pennsylvania
    • Financial Management: Duke University
    • Financing and Investing in Infrastructure: Università Bocconi
    • Entrepreneurship: University of Pennsylvania
    • Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Valuation and Pricing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Investment Management: University of Geneva
    • Investment Banking: M&A and Initial Public Offerings: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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    Investment (23)
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    Stock (18)
    Financial Statement (14)
    Financial Accounting (13)
    Modeling (13)
    Corporate Finance (11)
    Financial Analysis (11)
    Trading (11)
    Evaluation (10)
    Financial Markets (10)
    Pricing (10)

    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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