Business, Finance, Information Technology, Property
Anti Bribery and Corruption
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
With the launch of The Bribery Act 2011, it is now essential that all UK firms establish appropriate procedures to protect employees, agents and associated from falling foul of comprehensive anti-bribery and corruption legislation. This course has been written so that it is relevant not only to private equity firms, but also to the companies they invest in, and the service providers who support the industry
Online Course
Business, Finance, Property
Anti-Money Laundering
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
This in depth online programme provides employees at all levels with a full overview of anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing legislation. It is imperative that your firm is compliant with complex anti-money laundering legislation and that your staff are fully aware of their risks and responsibilities. Fees payable.
Online Course
Business, Finance, Information Technology, Property
Developing an ESG Strategy for Your Portfolio
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
The course will focus on the impact of ESG on the private equity and venture capital industry, its continued importance and provide practical guidance on how to integrate ESG strategy into the investment cycle. Industry experts will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest regulation including TCFD and SFDR, as well an update on ESG requirements and expectations from LPs. Learn how to mitigate ESG risks, seize opportunities and receive insight on the latest ESG measurement techniques and ways to intervene across all stages of the investment cycle.
Workshop
Business, Finance, Property
Essential skills for the Finance team
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
This practical and interactive course will examine how funds are structured and investments are valued using case studies and subject matter experts on the latest legislation, industry trends and models
Training Course
Business, Finance, Information Technology, Property
Financial Modelling in PE/VC
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
This course will develop understanding of accounting and Excel to create robust financial modelling skills that will deliver increased efficiency, flexibility and effectiveness. Key skills will be covered in the course such as scenario management techniques, switches and text wings to make models clear and flexible, and data validation to control inputs.
Workshop
Business, Finance, Property
Foundation Course
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
Our flagship foundation course provides a comprehensive overview of private equity and venture capital, from evaluation of potential investments and deal structuring to exits. This four and a half day residential programme provides exceptional networking opportunities, including dinners and drinks receptions, and is taught by a leading industry trainer and ex-private equity practitioner. The course content features materials drawn from real case studies and allows for a practical, intensive exploration of each topic
Training Course
Business, Finance, Information Technology, Property
How to plan an optimal exit
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
Managing an investment to exit is the final piece of the jigsaw in any investment lifecycle. This is where all the hard work can crystallise into a great return or where it can all go wrong. This one day course is aimed at investment directors considering an exit for the first time. It covers everything from what to consider to get the timing right to how to manage the exit process to maximise value. The course also utilises case studies to provide a road map of how to navigate the pitfalls that will come your way during an exit process.
Training Course
Business, Finance, Property
Introduction to PE/VC - The Essentials
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
The aim of this practical course is to enable participants to be more effective in their jobs by improving their understanding of the business, the roles of all of the players and how their work contributes to the success of the fund. It will help demystify terminology and jargon and includes reviews of the structure of funds, the investment process, how returns are generated, financing structure and fund reporting and administration.
Training Course
Business, Finance, Information Technology, Property
Introduction to Private Equity - Fund Strategy and the Finances
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
This one day workshop allows participants to explore strategy, structuring and tax issues, LP and regulatory pressures, with a focus on terminology and jargon.
Training Course
Business, Finance, Information Technology, Property
Investor Relations and Fundraising
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
In recent years an increasing emphasis has been placed on investor reporting and maintaining a continuous relationship with investors and the role of investor relations has never been so important. As a result many private equity and venture capital firms have expanded their resources in this area. For this reason the BVCA has run an annual IR and fundraising course now for many years to equip team members with the skills they need to deliver what institutional investors want and learn how to prepare for and execute a fundraising.
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Business, Finance, Information Technology, Property
KPI and Board Reporting
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
KPI & Board Reporting course will help delegates understand how data, insight and KPIs are fundamental to enhanced value creation and discover best practice and core components of an informative board pack.
Workshop
Business, Finance, Information Technology, Property
LBO and Debt Modelling
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
This course will develop your understanding of Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs) from a quantitative perspective, including the fundamentals behind LBOs and the processes involved in a successful deal. The fundamentals in structuring the transactions will be covered, including the choice of financial instruments, including equity, debt, or mezzanine finance. The inputs to the model will start from the operating cash flows of a business alongside some typical debt constraints, subject to a sensitivity analysis. The course will conclude with the analysis of the deal, using a value creation analysis at various exit valuations.
Training Course
Business, Finance, Property
Legal Agreements In Private Equity
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
Presented by leading industry practitioners, this course will create a solid understanding of the documentary processes relating to private equity transactions, identifying commercial issues and producing clear instructions to lawyers
Training Course
Business, Finance, Information Technology, Property
Legal Agreements in VC
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
This course provides an overview for venture capital practitioners of the commercial issues covered in legal documentation.
Training Course
Business, Finance, Information Technology, Property
LP Foundation
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
Led by renowned industry practitioners where you will learn the core skills necessary to build your career as a Limited Partner within the private equity and venture capital industry. In addition to the technical and practical learnings you will also have the opportunity to forge invaluable new peer relationships.
Training Course
Business, Finance, Property
Non-Executive Directors
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
This course will develop your understanding of corporate governance and the legal responsibilities of directors and serves as a useful introduction for those about to take up their first non-executive directors appointment
Training Course
Business, Finance, Information Technology, Property
Private Equity Explained
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
Private Equity Explained, the latest Digital Learning course from the BVCA, provides the perfect beginner's guide to the private equity industry. The course ensures users gain a comprehensive understanding of key aspects of private equity through current and real-life content, case studies and interviews with leading industry professionals.
Online Course
Business, Finance, Information Technology, Property
Responsible Investment
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
This course provides an overview of the life of a deal cycle, with the focus on Responsible Investment and the importance of it. Individuals will leave the course with an understanding of the value of monitoring responsible investment at each stage of a deal including pre deal.
Online Course
Business, Finance, Information Technology, Property
Seizing Digital Opportunities for Your Portfolio
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
An interactive digital workshop designed to introduce attendees to the digital technologies, services and business models disrupting today's markets. This course will help you to understand how to spot and harness digital opportunity and develop the building blocks for the implementation of digital business strategies.
Training Course
Business, Finance, Property
Skills of Negotiation for the deal teams
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
This two and a half day course will provide participants with the core skills to negotiate agreements. The course is highly participative utilising a range of methodologies including discussion groups, role-plays and video analysis. The course is business focused utilising real business scenarios. Delegates will also have an opportunity to discuss and debate specific private equity negotiating situations.
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Business, Finance, Information Technology, Property
Value Creation Planning
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
The first 100 days after a private equity firm takes ownership of an asset are critical to long-term value creation. Numerous studies have shown that private equity firms have the greatest likelihood of initiating positive changes to a portfolio company immediately after the deal closes, when employees are the most receptive to change. Capitalising on this inflection point is essential for investment professionals working with management teams of portfolio companies.
Training Course
Business, Finance, Property
VC Foundation
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
This course provides an in-depth introduction to venture capital including structured case studies to demonstrate key issues, a day of legal agreements and an entrepreneur?s session, which employs role-play methods to run through every phase of a typical venture deal.
Training Course
Business, Finance, Information Technology, Property
Venture Capital Explained
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
Venture Capital Explained, the latest Digital Learning course from the BVCA, provides the perfect beginner's guide to the venture capital industry. The course ensures users gain a comprehensive understanding of key aspects of venture capital through current and real-life content, case studies and interviews with leading industry professionals.
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