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
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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.
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12 项作业
授课语言：英语（English）
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September 2025
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该课程共有4个模块
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.
涵盖的内容
9个视频3个作业
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.
涵盖的内容
8个视频3个作业
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.
涵盖的内容
9个视频3个作业
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.
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5个视频3个作业
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NN
已于 Jan 23, 2026审阅
The course offers a complete overview of private equity from entry to exit. It strengthened my confidence in analyzing deals and fund mechanics.
NN
已于 Jan 23, 2026审阅
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
已于 Jan 19, 2026审阅
The step-by-step learning approach makes this course very effective. The coverage of monitoring, control, and optimization is particularly valuable.
