Valuation and Investment Analysis
This course introduces learners to the core principles, tools, and frameworks used in valuing businesses, investments, and financial assets.
Overview
This course includes:
- On-demand videos
- Practice assessments
- Multiple hands-on learning activities
- Exposure to a real-world project
- 100% self-paced learning opportunities
- Certification of completion
This course introduces learners to the core principles, tools, and frameworks used in valuing businesses, investments, and financial assets. It begins with foundational time value of money concepts and builds up to complete valuation models, including Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), market multiples, and precedent transaction analysis. Students will explore the strengths and limitations of different methods, practice applying valuation techniques using Excel, and learn how to interpret results in real-world decision-making contexts. Emphasis is placed on both intrinsic and relative valuation, as well as understanding how investor expectations and market trends influence valuation outcomes. The course concludes with applied case examples and best practices in synthesizing valuation insights for investors, managers, and analysts.
Skills You Will Gain
Learning Outcomes (At The End Of This Program, You Will Be Able To...)
- Apply time value of money and discounted cash flow techniques to value projects and companies.
- Use relative valuation methods such as market multiples and comparables analysis.
- Interpret valuation results in the context of investment decisions and market expectations.
Prerequisites
A basic understanding of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow) is recommended. Familiarity with Excel formulas and fundamental finance concepts such as interest rates or net present value will be helpful but not mandatory.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for finance professionals, analysts, investment managers, and students interested in equity research, investment banking, or corporate finance. It’s ideal for those who want to develop practical valuation skills and learn how to interpret results for strategic or investment decisions.
