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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 Investment Banking
- Investment banking fundamentals
- Role of investment banks
- Investment banking divisions
- Advisory services
- Capital raising
- Transaction lifecycle
Module 2: Financial Markets
- Equity markets
- Debt markets
- Primary markets
- Secondary markets
- Market participants
- Financial instruments
Module 3: Corporate Finance Fundamentals
- Corporate finance principles
- Financing decisions
- Investment decisions
- Capital structure
- Business performance
- Shareholder value
Module 4: Financial Statement Analysis
- Income statement
- Balance sheet
- Cash flow statement
- Financial ratios
- Trend analysis
- Performance evaluation
Module 5: Accounting for Investment Banking
- Revenue and expenses
- Assets and liabilities
- Depreciation
- Working capital
- Non-cash items
- Financial statement relationships
Module 6: Time Value of Money
- Present value
- Future value
- Discounting
- Compounding
- Cash flow analysis
- Financial calculations
Module 7: Excel for Investment Banking
- Financial formulas
- Workbook organization
- Model formatting
- Financial schedules
- Data analysis
- Productivity techniques
Module 8: Financial Modelling Fundamentals
- Model structure
- Assumptions
- Historical financials
- Financial projections
- Supporting schedules
- Model outputs
Module 9: Revenue & Expense Forecasting
- Revenue drivers
- Growth assumptions
- Cost projections
- Margin analysis
- Forecast development
- Scenario planning
Module 10: Business Valuation Fundamentals
- Valuation principles
- Enterprise value
- Equity value
- Valuation approaches
- Value drivers
- Valuation interpretation
Module 11: Comparable Company Analysis
- Peer company selection
- Trading multiples
- Financial metrics
- Enterprise value multiples
- Equity multiples
- Valuation benchmarking
Module 12: Precedent Transaction Analysis
- Comparable transactions
- Transaction multiples
- Deal selection
- Acquisition premiums
- Transaction benchmarking
- Valuation interpretation
Module 13: Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
- Free cash flow
- Forecast period
- Discount rate
- Terminal value
- Present value
- DCF valuation
Module 14: Cost of Capital
- Cost of equity
- Cost of debt
- Capital structure
- WACC
- Risk considerations
- Discount rate application
Module 15: Mergers & Acquisitions
- M&A fundamentals
- Deal rationale
- Buyers and sellers
- Transaction structures
- Synergy concepts
- M&A process
Module 16: Deal Process & Execution
- Deal preparation
- Due diligence
- Transaction timelines
- Information management
- Negotiation concepts
- Closing process
Module 17: Equity Capital Markets
- Equity financing
- Initial public offerings
- Follow-on offerings
- Share issuance
- Investor considerations
- Capital raising process
Module 18: Debt Capital Markets
- Debt financing
- Bonds
- Credit considerations
- Interest rates
- Debt structures
- Capital raising
Module 19: Pitch Books & Deal Presentations
- Pitch book structure
- Company profiles
- Industry analysis
- Valuation summaries
- Transaction materials
- Presentation techniques
Module 20: AI in Investment Banking
- AI-assisted financial research
- Financial data analysis
- Valuation support
- Document summarization
- Workflow automation
- Responsible AI usage
Module 21: Investment Banking Workflow & Best Practices
- Transaction organization
- Financial model review
- Data validation
- Presentation quality
- Team collaboration
- Professional communication
Module 22: Practical Investment Banking Project
- Company analysis
- Financial modelling
- Comparable analysis
- DCF valuation
- Transaction evaluation
- Deal 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