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"The structure, the practice exams, the instructor — all top tier. Passed first try."
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Aarti SharmaSenior Project Manager · TCS
— The journey
Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Introduction to Business Valuation
- Business valuation fundamentals
- Valuation objectives
- Business lifecycle
- Value drivers
- Industry overview
- Professional applications
Module 2: Financial Statement Analysis
- Income statement
- Balance sheet
- Cash flow statement
- Financial ratios
- Performance analysis
- Data interpretation
Module 3: Understanding Business Models
- Revenue models
- Cost structures
- Business operations
- Competitive advantage
- Growth drivers
- Value creation
Module 4: Accounting Concepts for Valuation
- Accounting principles
- Financial adjustments
- Normalization
- Earnings quality
- Asset classification
- Financial consistency
Module 5: Time Value of Money
- Present value
- Future value
- Discounting concepts
- Compounding
- Financial assumptions
- Investment principles
Module 6: Valuation Standards & Principles
- Valuation frameworks
- Fair value concepts
- Market value
- Intrinsic value
- Valuation assumptions
- Professional standards
Module 7: Asset-Based Valuation
- Net asset value
- Asset adjustments
- Tangible assets
- Intangible assets
- Liquidation value
- Asset valuation methods
Module 8: Income-Based Valuation
- Income approach
- Future earnings
- Cash flow estimation
- Capitalization concepts
- Growth assumptions
- Valuation calculations
Module 9: Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis
- Free cash flow
- Discount rate
- Terminal value
- Forecast period
- DCF modeling
- Valuation interpretation
Module 10: Cost of Capital
- Capital structure
- Cost of equity
- Cost of debt
- Weighted average cost of capital
- Risk assessment
- Discount rate selection
Module 11: Market-Based Valuation
- Comparable companies
- Market multiples
- Industry benchmarks
- Valuation comparisons
- Enterprise value
- Equity value
Module 12: Comparable Transaction Analysis
- Transaction multiples
- Acquisition comparisons
- Market trends
- Deal analysis
- Valuation adjustments
- Transaction benchmarking
Module 13: Financial Modeling
- Model structure
- Revenue projections
- Expense forecasting
- Sensitivity models
- Scenario analysis
- Model validation
Module 14: Forecasting Business Performance
- Revenue forecasting
- Cost forecasting
- Profit projections
- Cash flow forecasting
- Business assumptions
- Growth planning
Module 15: Sensitivity & Scenario Analysis
- Best-case scenarios
- Worst-case scenarios
- Variable analysis
- Risk assessment
- Scenario comparison
- Decision support
Module 16: Valuing Startups
- Startup valuation methods
- Growth-stage businesses
- Early-stage assumptions
- Risk considerations
- Investor expectations
- Innovation valuation
Module 17: Valuing Private Companies
- Private company analysis
- Ownership structure
- Marketability adjustments
- Financial review
- Valuation considerations
- Reporting
Module 18: Intangible Asset Valuation
- Intellectual property
- Brand value
- Customer relationships
- Goodwill
- Technology assets
- Intangible valuation
Module 19: Mergers & Acquisitions Concepts
- M&A overview
- Synergy analysis
- Acquisition valuation
- Purchase considerations
- Strategic evaluation
- Transaction planning
Module 20: Investment Decision Analysis
- Investment evaluation
- Return expectations
- Risk-return analysis
- Capital allocation
- Decision frameworks
- Strategic recommendations
Module 21: AI in Business Valuation
- AI-assisted financial analysis
- Predictive valuation
- AI financial modeling
- Data-driven insights
- Workflow automation
- Responsible AI usage
Module 22: Business Risk Assessment
- Business risks
- Financial risks
- Market risks
- Operational risks
- Industry risks
- Risk mitigation
Module 23: Valuation Reporting
- Report structure
- Supporting analysis
- Charts and visuals
- Executive summaries
- Documentation
- Presentation standards
Module 24: Stakeholder Communication
- Presenting valuation findings
- Executive communication
- Investor communication
- Client discussions
- Recommendation delivery
- Professional communication
Module 25: Ethical Considerations
- Professional ethics
- Objectivity
- Transparency
- Documentation
- Responsible analysis
- Best practices
Module 26: Advanced Valuation Techniques
- Multi-method valuation
- Hybrid approaches
- Complex scenarios
- Cross-validation
- Advanced assumptions
- Practical applications
Module 27: Common Valuation Challenges
- Data limitations
- Forecast uncertainty
- Market fluctuations
- Assumption validation
- Model refinement
- Troubleshooting
Module 28: Emerging Valuation Trends
- AI-powered valuation
- ESG considerations
- Digital businesses
- Data analytics
- Modern valuation practices
- Future trends
Module 29: Valuation Best Practices
- Quality assurance
- Documentation
- Model review
- Continuous improvement
- Professional workflow
- Industry expectations
Module 30: Practical Business Valuation Project
- Company analysis
- Financial modeling
- DCF valuation
- Market comparison
- Valuation report
- Executive presentation
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Who it's for
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Who it's for
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device