Wharton Online and Wall Street Prep have partnered to create the following certificate programs.
Hedge Fund & Buy-Side Investing Certificate Program from Wharton & Wall Street Prep
(Note: Use the above link and code BANKERSBYDAY for a $300 discount on this course)
The hedge fund and buy side investing certificate program focuses on analysis of public equity investments using the theory, practices and strategies employed by some of the worlds leading hedge funds and institutional investors. This certificate gives you the unique opportunity to learn not just from Wharton faculty but also experienced investors and leaders form some of the worlds top investment firms.
The eight week program has been divided into eight modules, each covering a specific topic related to buy-side investing. The first two modules focus on the basics like market efficiency theory, corporate finance concepts, capital markets & IPOs, active mismanagement, valuation approaches, competitive strategies and so on. Then we move on to more advanced topics like modeling including DCF, Comps, and an in-depth exploration of information gathering, analysis and forecasting. The next couple of modules are all about delving an investment thesis which means idea generation, assessing business fundamentals, valuations, the rationale behind investment choices and short selling strategies. Lastly, we move on to advanced topics like dealing with market downturns, avoiding thesis creep, and just being a great analyst overall.
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Summary
| Duration | 8 weeks, at around 8 hours weekly |
| Format | Fully online |
| Level | Professional |
Real Estate Investing & Analysis Certificate Program from Wharton & Wall Street Prep
(Note: Use the above link and code BANKERSBYDAY for a $300 discount on this course)
This certificate program has been designed to teach institution grade real estate analysis to learners. This is achieved through a combination of investment theory, real world financial modeling and analysis as well as training that is delivered directly by industry practitioners, executives and world class faculty. Wharton has partnered with Wall Street Prep to deliver this course allowing for a great combination of theory with real world industry practice.
Real estate investors as well as CRE (Commercial Real Estate) professionals are the primary target audience but you will also find an array of investment bankers, brokers, consultants and other professionals taking this course.
The program is delivered in nine modules spread across an eight week schedule. You start off by looking at real estate as an asset class with its own unique history and evolution. You will learn about the various stakeholders as well as the foundation of real estate finance concepts. Then, you will move on to the finance and taxation aspects followed by the real estate deal process. Real estate investment analysis and financial modeling are also integral parts of the course with two modules dedicated to the topic. Risk analysis at both the market as well as property level is also covered. Lastly, the capstone project is an investment case study that will involve designing the partnership structure, the due diligence, underwriting, investment risks and a final recommendation.
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Summary
| Duration | 8 weeks, at around 8 hours weekly |
| Format | Fully online |
| Level | Professional |
Private Equity Certificate Program from Wharton & Wall Street Prep
(Note: Use the above link and code BANKERSBYDAY for a $300 discount on this course)
This is a career focused private equity training program that will teach you to analyse private equity investments – using both academic theory combined with real world analysis as it is used by some of the worlds’ top private equity firms. You will lean from Wharton School faculty as well as top private equity trainers and senior executives at the worlds top PE firms.
Join investment professionals, investment bankers, private lenders, consultants and other from around the world in this eight week certificate program that has been designed for both finance and non-finance professionals in their early to mid careers.
The course begins with an introduction to the private equity asset class including history, evolution, and the PE investment framework. This is followed by modules on the private equity deal process and the deal structure itself. The latter half of the course focuses on private company analysis, valuations and LBO modeling as well as looking at investment opportunities, due diligence, operating models and other essentials.
Click here and use code BANKERSBYDAY for a $300 discount on this course!
Summary
| Duration | 8 weeks, at around 8 hours weekly |
| Format | Fully online |
| Level | Professional |
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Certificate Program from Wharton & Wall Street Prep
(Note: Use the above link and code BANKERSBYDAY for a $300 discount on this course)
This 8 week certificate program focuses on financial planning and skills like forecasting, analysis, business partnering, and financial storytelling. You will learn from top faculty and industry leaders and upon successful completion, will be awarded a digital certificate from Wharton Online.
The course is suitable for FP&A analysts, finance professionals, accountants, consultants, business leaders and finance students from around the world. This is the same training that is used by some of the world’s top corporations and you will learn by doing real world case studies.
The certification is dived into eight modules covering topics like FP&A tools, the planning cycle, annual budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, financial modelling, finance business partnering, reporting, presenting, financial storytelling and preparing for future tech like AI.
Click here and use code BANKERSBYDAY for a $300 discount on this course!
Summary
| Duration | 8 weeks, at around 8 hours weekly |
| Format | Fully online |
| Level | Professional |
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