Equity Capital Markets: Analyze & Forecast IPOs

About this course

By completing this program, learners will be able to analyze equity capital markets, evaluate IPO processes, apply pricing strategies, construct valuation models, and forecast financial performance with accuracy. The course equips participants to differentiate between primary and secondary issuances, interpret rights issues, and apply global IPO practices while integrating key valuation methods like WACC, EBITDA, P/E multiples, and DCF. Through six comprehensive modules, students gain a step-by-step pathway from ECM fundamentals to advanced valuation techniques. Each lesson builds practical skills, from understanding book building and underwriting agreements to assessing market share forecasts and final IPO valuations. Real-world case studies and forecasting exercises ensure learners not only grasp theoretical frameworks but also apply them in practice for IPO readiness. What makes this course unique is its end-to-end coverage of equity capital markets, blending corporate finance, valuation, taxation, and regulatory insights into a structured learning journey. Designed for professionals, finance students, and aspiring investment bankers, the program ensures graduates are ready to apply analytical tools for ECM transactions in diverse global contexts.