Master Private Equity Basics: Analyze, Structure & Apply

About this course

Build a strong foundation in private equity by learning how investments are structured, funds operate, and value is created throughout the investment lifecycle. In this course, you will explore the fundamentals of private equity, analyze deal structuring methods, evaluate fund mechanics, and apply negotiation and performance monitoring strategies through a practical, step-by-step approach. Designed for students, aspiring finance professionals, and entrepreneurs, this beginner-friendly course explains how private equity funds are organized, how investments are structured, and how returns are generated. You will learn essential concepts including fund structures, fee models, pre- and post-money valuation, preferred shares, liquidation preferences, financial engineering, asset purchases, private placement memorandums, and the roles of general and limited partners. You will also examine private equity strategies, follow the complete investment process from initial approach and due diligence to negotiation and exit, and understand how fund managers evaluate deals and monitor post-investment performance. What makes this course unique is its integration of foundational theory with practical applications across the entire private equity investment process. By the end of the course, you will be able to analyze private equity transactions, evaluate investment structures, understand fund operations, and apply key concepts used in private equity decision-making and performance management.