Venture capital courses can help you learn investment strategies, deal structuring, financial modeling, and due diligence processes. You can build skills in evaluating startup potential, negotiating terms, and understanding market trends. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial analysis, PitchBook for market research, and various valuation models to assess investment opportunities. By engaging with case studies and real-world examples, you can apply these skills to analyze and support emerging businesses effectively.

EDHEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Project Finance, Financial Market, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Loans, Asset Management, Sustainable Development, Derivatives
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Investment Management, Financial Market, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Asset Management, Performance Measurement, Investments, Market Dynamics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Planning, Finance, Equities, Performance Analysis, Derivatives, FinTech, Financial Forecasting, Economics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Lean Methodologies, Growth Mindedness, New Business Development, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Business Modeling, Business, Business Risk Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Entrepreneurship, Capital Budgeting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Investment Management, Investments, Due Diligence, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Growth Strategies, Business Modeling, Capital Markets, Finance, Business Development, Financial Management, Stakeholder Communications, Business Strategy, Business Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Due Diligence, Sustainable Development, Project Finance, Investments, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investment Management, Proposal Development, Financial Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Fundraising, Sustainable Business, Socioeconomics, Governance, Return On Investment, Needs Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement, Economic Development, Financial Analysis, Asset Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Team Oriented, Marketing Communications, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Sustainable Development, Organizational Structure, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Effectiveness, Communication Strategies, New Business Development, Business Development, Business Strategies, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Social Sciences, Sustainable Business, Business Strategy, Fundraising, Financial Inclusion
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Finance, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Organizational Structure, Business, Business Management, Leadership and Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Financial Inclusion, Risk Management, Business Modeling, Innovation, Performance Measurement, Resource Management, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurial Finance, Finance, Stakeholder Management, Due Diligence, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Risk Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Insurance, Entrepreneurship, Cash Management, Business Strategy, Feasibility Studies, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Credit Risk, Financial Management, Investments, Loans, Intellectual Property
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Big Data, Internet Of Things, Product Development, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, File Systems, New Product Development, Data Analysis, Debugging, Machine Learning, Model Based Systems Engineering, Data Processing, Electronic Systems, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulations, FinTech, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Blockchain, Mobile Banking, Banking, Financial Services, Consumer Lending, Financial Market, Emerging Technologies, Regulatory Requirements, Loans, Lending and Underwriting, Regulatory Compliance, Payment Systems, International Finance, Payment Processing, Risk Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Securities (Finance), Investment Banking, Equities, Private Equity, Financial Modeling, Interviewing Skills, Financial Analysis, Underwriting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months