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Advanced Business Course on Private Equity and AI
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Advanced Business Course on Private Equity and AI

An advanced AI course for private equity professionals.

What does this corporate professionals course have to offer?

Module 1 - Private Equity Overview

  • What is Private Equity?
  • Evolution and Scope of the PE Industry
  • Key Players in the Private Equity Ecosystem
  • Private Equity vs. Other Forms of Private Capital
  • Current Trends and Debates

Module 2 - Types of Private Equity Strategies

  • Venture Capital (VC)
  • Growth Equity
  • Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs) and Buyout Funds
  • Distressed and Special Situations
  • Secondary Funds and Fund-of-Funds
  • Sector-Specialist Funds and Other Niche Strategies
  • Comparing Strategy Profiles

Module 3 - Private Equity Fund Structure and Fundraising

  • Limited Partnership Structure
  • Fund Economics: Fees and Carried Interest
  • Co-Investments and Side Vehicles
  • Regulatory and Reporting Aspects for Funds
  • Example: Anatomy of a Fund – Illustrative Timeline

Module 4 - Deal Sourcing and Due Diligence

  • Deal Sourcing: How GPs Find Investment Opportunities
  • Preliminary Analysis and First Bids
  • Due Diligence: Investigating the Target
  • Valuation and Modeling in Diligence
  • Investment Committee (IC) Process
  • Final Offer and Signing
  • Case Study Snippets: Diligence in Action

Module 5 - Valuation and Financial Modeling in Private Equity

  • Overview of Valuation in a PE Context
  • Building an LBO Model
  • Special Considerations for High-Growth and AI Sector Valuations
  • Using Valuation in Deal Structuring
  • Capital Structure: Debt and Equity Mix

Module 6 - Deal Structuring and Financing

  • Management and Equity Incentives
  • Legal Deal Documentation
  • Structuring Considerations and Examples
  • Post-Closing Capital Structure Management
  • The 100-Day Plan and Strategic Roadmap

Module 7 - Post-Investment Management and Value Creation

  • The 100-Day Plan and Strategic Roadmap
  • Operational Improvements
  • Leverage and Financial Management
  • Multiple Expansion and Strategic Positioning
  • Dealing with Challenges During Ownership
  • ESG and Stakeholder Management

Module 8 - Risk Management in Private Equity

  • Types of Risks in Private Equity
  • Due Diligence as a Risk Management Tool
  • Portfolio Management and Monitoring
  • Hedging and Insurance
  • LP Perspective on Risk and Reporting
  • Regulatory Risk Management
  • Case Study Reflection: Risk Management in Action

Module 9 - Exit Strategies and Returns Realization

  • Importance of Exit Planning
  • Main Exit Routes
  • Timing the Exit
  • Preparing for Exit
  • Exit Outcome and Distributions
  • Case Example of an Exit
  • Trends in Exits

Module 10 - Practical Case Studies in Private Equity

  • MidCo Manufacturing LBO – A Traditional Buyout
  • TechCo AI – Growth Equity in an AI Software Startup
  • RetailCo Turnaround – AI-Powered Operational Transformation
  • EnergyCo International – A Geopolitical PE Deal

Module 11 - Interactivity and Technology Integration in the Course

  • Role-Playing Simulations
  • AI-Powered Simulations and Virtual Scenarios
  • Collaborative Projects and Networking
  • Integrating Technology for Convenience

Module 12 - Generative AI in Private Equity – Opportunities and Challenges

  • AI-Driven Deal Sourcing and Market Research
  • AI-Augmented Due Diligence and Risk Assessment
  • AI in Portfolio Company Management (Value Creation)
  • Investing in AI-Focused Companies
  • Ethical, Regulatory, and Governance Challenges of AI in PE
  • The Future Landscape: AI as a Differentiator in PE

Module 13 - Supplementary Deep Dives and Expert Insights

  • Regulatory Debates in Private Equity
  • Geopolitical and Macroeconomic Influences on PE
  • Niche Strategies and Evolving Frontiers in PE
  • Guest Lecture Excerpt: A Veteran GP on Leadership in PE
  • Guest Lecture Excerpt: An LP’s Perspective on the GP-LP Relationship

£1,599.00 GBP

inclusive of value added tax

No. of Modules

13

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this advanced business Private Equity course for?

This course is perfect for private equity professionals or an industry practitioner seeking to deepen your knowledge, this course will serve as a valuable resource.

Do Private Equity professionals receive an AI-certification for this course?

Yes. This CEO course is globally-recognized, making it a course of great value and credibility as well.

How long does the ‘Advanced Business Private Equity’ course take to complete?

It takes 175+ hours for the course to complete. The curriculum is tailor-made to suit the schedule and skill set of experienced as well as newbie Private Equity professionals. There are no fixed number of hours you should take to complete it. You can do so at your own pace.

Can I as a student enroll for the ‘Advanced Business Private Equity’ course

No. This advanced C-suite, executive-level course is for experienced Private Equity professionals.

Is there financial aid available for pursuing ‘Advanced Business Private Equity’ course?

Please write to us and we will evaluate the request based on some predetermined criteria. This, however, doesn’t guarantee any concession.

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