Private Equity Program

Program Start Date: March 5 2026

The Private Equity Program provides a structured study of buyout transactions, valuation techniques and institutional investment processes.

The program emphasizes the analytical and financial principles used to evaluate companies, structure transactions and manage private equity investments across the full investment cycle.

Program Overview

The Private Equity Program examines the methods and analytical tools used in professional private equity work, from opportunity evaluation to post acquisition value creation.

Key areas of study include:

  • Buyout structures and transaction models
  • Valuation techniques used in private equity practice
  • Financial statement analysis and cash flow evaluation
  • Capital structure design and financing considerations
  • Commercial due diligence frameworks
  • Value creation planning and operational analysis
  • Exit strategies and return realization
  • Market evaluation and sector analysis
  • Risk assessment frameworks in private markets

Program Structure and Duration

The program is delivered fully online through a structured sequence of modules. Participants progress at a defined pace and complete the full curriculum over a twelve week period. The expected study commitment is eight to ten hours per week.

Certification

Participants who complete the full program receive a formal certificate issued by the Vanward Institute for Advanced Investment Studies.

The certificate confirms demonstrated competence in:

  • Valuation and financial modeling
  • Transaction structure and analysis
  • Market and sector evaluation
  • Private equity investment methods

Admission

Admission is processed on a rolling basis and places are confirmed in the order applications are received for the March 2026 start.

Tuition

Tuition for the program is 11 999 USD.

Who the Program Is For

Participant Profile

The program is intended for:

  • Individuals preparing for long term private market investment
  • Investors allocating substantial personal capital to private equity transactions
  • Participants who require structured frameworks for company evaluation
  • Individuals seeking disciplined methods for transaction analysis
  • Participants who value analytical rigor, financial evaluation and clear decision frameworks

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Begin the admission process for the Private Equity Program. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and confirmed in the order they are received. Accepted applicants receive formal enrollment instructions for the March 2026 start.

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