Private Equity and Venture Capital
Offered by Università Bocconi. The course deals with the analysis of the private equity and venture capital business.
Private Equity and Venture Capital is an online course from Coursera in Management. It is structured in 5 modules, over 8h 49m. Learners rate it 4.8/5 from 9.7K ratings on Coursera.
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Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 8h 49m |
| Level | All Levels |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Rating | 4.8★ (9.7K reviews) |
| Price | Check price |
About this course
Private Equity and Venture Capital is a beginner-level course on Coursera offered by Università Bocconi. It introduces the analysis of the private equity and venture capital business. Over eight hours and forty-nine minutes of self-paced study, learners explore how funding moves from investors to startups and established companies.
The syllabus moves from an introduction to the legal and tax issues that shape investor decisions, through the management of PE and VC funds, to company valuation and deal-making in private equity settings. Each module builds a practical understanding of the lifecycle of capital.
By the end, a learner can identify the legal structure of a PE fund, evaluate a company's valuation, and understand the due-diligence process that precedes a deal. These are concrete skills for anyone looking to move into finance roles that involve fundraising, investment analysis, or corporate restructuring.
This course does not award a certificate. It is free to enroll and study, but the provider does not publish a price for a credential. Learners who need a certified credential may want to look at the alternatives listed on the page, which include courses that offer a certificate for a published fee.
Honest limits: the course stays at a beginner level. It does not cover advanced financial modeling, tax law in depth, or the day-to-day operations of a running PE firm. Those looking for a deeper technical dive may prefer the Udemy alternatives that carry a certificate and cover SAP or HR fundamentals.
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What this course covers
5 modulesThe 5-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 8h 49m.
Module 1 · An Introduction to Private Equity and Venture Capital
Module 2 · Discovering Private Equity Investors: Legal Issues and Taxation
Module 3 · The Management Of Private Equity And Venture Capital Funds
Module 4 · Company Valuation And Deal Making In Private Equity Settings
Module 5 · FINAL TEST
What learners rate it
Rated 4.8/5 by 9.7K learners on Coursera (checked 8 Nov 2026).
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Common questions
How much does Private Equity and Venture Capital cost?
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How long does Private Equity and Venture Capital take?
Coursera lists it at 8h 49m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Private Equity and Venture Capital suitable for beginners?
Coursera lists it as suitable for all levels, so beginners and people brushing up work through the same material.
What does Private Equity and Venture Capital cover?
It is organised into 5 modules, starting with An Introduction to Private Equity and Venture Capital and going on to Discovering Private Equity Investors: Legal Issues and Taxation, The Management Of Private Equity And Venture Capital Funds, Company Valuation And Deal Making In Private Equity Settings, FINAL TEST. The full outline is on this page.