Introduction to Business Valuation

Introduction to Business Valuation Course Overview

Valuation is probably the most fundamental concept in finance and is a necessary skill to become a world-class financial analyst. Valuation is the art and science of attributing value to an asset, investment or company. In this course, we will cover the three most common valuation methodologies: comparable company valuation, precedent transaction valuation and discounted cash flow valuation.

Introduction to Business Valuation Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

• Identify a wide range of valuation methods
• Understand the difference between enterprise value and equity value
• Explore the three main business valuation techniques
• Determine the pros and cons of different valuation methods
• Discover how to present your analysis like a world-class financial analyst
• Calculate key outputs within the model structure

Recommended Prep Courses

These preparatory courses are optional, but we recommend you complete the stated prep course(s) or possess the equivalent knowledge prior to enrolling in this course:

1.  Math for Corporate Finance
2. Corporate Finance Fundamentals 

Who Should Take This Course?

Introduction to Business Valuation is perfect for investment bankers, equity research analysts, private equity, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A) professionals. This course is structured with a range of video lectures, followed up with exercises and interactive case studies where you have to apply business valuation techniques in Excel. We’ve also included assessments wherever possible so you can test your knowledge. This course is not only good for beginners, but it will also cover some more intermediate discussions for experienced practitioners.