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    • U

      Università Bocconi

      Capital-investissement et capital-risque

      Skills you'll gain: Private Equity, Business Valuation, Investments, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Due Diligence, Financial Management, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Tax Laws, Legal Risk

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Project Valuation and the Capital Budgeting Process

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Project Finance, Business Valuation, Depreciation, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Corporate Tax

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      168 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Geneva

      Portfolio and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Investment Management, Risk Analysis, Investments, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Finance, Probability Distribution, Market Dynamics, Correlation Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Minnesota

      Software Development Processes and Methodologies

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Systems Development, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, Scrum (Software Development), Release Management, User Requirements Documents, Development Testing, Software Design, Maintainability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Software Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Development Testing, Test Planning, Code Coverage, Software Quality Assurance, Functional Testing, Testability, Integration Testing, Test Data, Issue Tracking

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      782 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      I

      Interactive Brokers

      ESG Investing: Financial Decisions in Flux

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Investment Management, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Data, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Business Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Issue, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Governance, Financial Services, Fixed Asset, Financial Analysis, Data Collection, Equities, Due Diligence

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      121 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • E

      ESSEC Business School

      Les partenariats qui changent le monde : alliances innovantes entre entreprises et associations

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Drive Engagement, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Business Development, Corporate Sustainability, Innovation, Community Development, Stakeholder Management, Business Strategy, Program Evaluation, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Communication Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing Analytics in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Analytics, Trend Analysis, Digital Marketing, Data Analysis, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Data Collection, Information Privacy

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Copenhagen Business School

      Leadership in 21st Century Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Talent Management, Crisis Management, Innovation, Business Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication, Governance, Change Management, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Global Health

      Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Training Programs, Health Systems, Health Policy, Primary Care, Education and Training, Community Health, Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Community Development, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Train The Trainer, Behavioral Health, Policy Development, Mental and Behavioral Health, Community Organizing, Health Equity, Health Care, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      I

      IE Business School

      Integrated Marketing Communications: Advertising, Public Relations, Digital Marketing and more

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Brand Marketing, Communication Planning, Marketing Planning, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, Branding, Marketing Management, Campaign Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Media Planning, Brand Awareness, Promotional Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Communication Strategies

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
      T

      Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

      Tally Bookkeeper

      Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Accounting Software, Budgeting, Accounting and Finance Software, Tax Returns, Data Import/Export, Inventory Management System, Order Management, Tax Management, General Ledger, Inventory Accounting, Tax Compliance, Inventory Control, Banking Services, Cost Management, Payroll Tax, Invoicing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Capital-investissement et capital-risque: Università Bocconi
    • Project Valuation and the Capital Budgeting Process: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Portfolio and Risk Management: University of Geneva
    • Software Development Processes and Methodologies: University of Minnesota
    • Introduction to Software Testing: University of Minnesota
    • ESG Investing: Financial Decisions in Flux: Interactive Brokers
    • Les partenariats qui changent le monde : alliances innovantes entre entreprises et associations: ESSEC Business School
    • Digital Marketing Analytics in Practice: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Leadership in 21st Century Organizations: Copenhagen Business School
    • Foundations of Global Health: Johns Hopkins University

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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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