Business Valuation
Executive Course
Business valuation education for strategic leaders and emerging executives, focused on valuing investments, assessing opportunities, and supporting strategic decisions.
When assessing an acquisition or challenging growth assumptions, valuation judgement determines how strategic decisions are justified.
This course is designed for professionals who are expected to apply structured valuation reasoning to projects, transactions, and investment decisions.
Price is a data point. Value is a decision.
Business valuation is not a mechanical calculation. It is the analytical discipline through which value is assessed and compared to support investment, strategic, and financial decisions.
Effective business valuation shapes how future cash flows are estimated, how risk and return are assessed, and how value is understood across market and transaction contexts.
of Money
Discounting, compounding, and return measures.
Methods
Relative valuation and transaction-based approaches.
Cash Flow
Cash flow analysis and discounted cash flow valuation.
Appraisal
NPV, IRR, payback, and project evaluation.
Learning Outcomes
Valuation principles
Understand the core principles of business valuation, including time value of money and return measurement.
Relative and market-based valuation
Analyse relative valuation techniques, precedent transactions, and market-based valuation approaches.
Investment appraisal techniques
Evaluate investment projects using NPV, IRR, payback period, and alternative appraisal methods.
Returns and performance measures
Understand rate of return calculations and how different performance measures inform investment decisions.
Discounted cash flow valuation
Apply discounted cash flow (DCF) techniques to value companies and long-term investment opportunities.
Programme Impact
Board-Level Oversight
Apply valuation frameworks to support informed investment, strategic, and financial decision-making.
Financial Risk Management
Strengthen judgement in assessing risk, return, and uncertainty within valuation contexts.
Value-Based Decision-Making
Improve the quality of decisions involving pricing, transactions, capital allocation, and strategy.
Strategic Financial Alignment
Enhance the ability to interpret valuation outputs within broader strategic and market contexts.
Professionals in finance, strategy or operations roles involved in financial planning, investment decisions, or performance analysis.
Board members and non-executive directors responsible for capital allocation, funding decisions, or financial strategy within their organisations.
Professionals and consultants working with financial models and valuation reports across industries.
Business owners and founders preparing for fundraising, acquisition, or valuation-related discussions.
Individuals seeking a toolkit for business valuation to support senior-level or strategic decision-making.
Part of
Executive Certificate in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance
This business valuation course serves as a foundational pillar of the Executive Certificate in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance. Completion contributes toward the full certificate, integrating finance, valuation, and governance to support board-level decision-making.
Exclusive Private Equity & M&A Extension
This course includes an optional extension covering a Private Equity course and Mergers & Acquisitions course, bridging boardroom oversight with corporate finance decision-making and an understanding of ownership and capital providers.
Private Equity Fund Structures
Examine General and Limited Partner roles, private equity fee structures, and how management and monitoring fees shape incentives.
Private Equity Investments
Understand buyouts, venture capital, and growth equity investment strategies.
Investment Decision-Making
Analyse how investment decisions are formed to drive business growth, capital allocation, and strategic acquisitions.
M&A Strategies & Synergies
Understand the strategic, financial, and behavioural drivers of mergers and acquisitions, including common transaction structures and approaches.
Real World
Case Studies
Tools to become a real practitioner
Access institutional-grade qualitative market data and AI-assisted research tools used by investment and corporate finance teams.
Through our partnership with Quartr, participants receive access to first-party public company disclosures, including earnings calls, transcripts, filings, reports, and investor presentations.
Enable faster discovery, structured summaries, and fully traceable insights across global public markets via an AI-powered research platform.
Participants use these tools to:
- Analyse earnings calls, investor presentations, and regulatory filings
- Gain insights into what industry leaders and executives are saying
- Extract key financial metrics and performance drivers
- Compare company performance across periods and regions
- Translate raw financial data into structured insight and working models
Lectures
Experts in the field.
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Course Essentials
Effective business valuation underpins informed investment decisions, credible pricing, and long-term value assessment. This course is designed to support professionals in applying valuation principles with clarity, rigour, and sound judgement.
What does this business valuation course cover?
This course covers the core principles of business valuation, focusing on time value of money, valuation methods, and investment appraisal. Participants examine relative valuation, precedent transactions, discounted cash flow (DCF), and project appraisal techniques such as NPV, IRR, and payback, with emphasis on how valuation supports investment and strategic decision-making.
How is the business valuation course delivered?
The course is delivered as part of the Executive Certificate through online, hybrid, or in-presence formats. Delivery combines structured modules, valuation analysis, and applied appraisal frameworks, enabling participants to engage with business valuation concepts in strategic and real-world decision contexts.
What is the application process
You can apply directly through our online form, by downloading the brochure, or by contacting us via email. After submitting your interest, you’ll receive a short questionnaire to help us understand your goals. Once reviewed and accepted, eligible candidates will be invited to complete payment and will receive onboarding details to access our online learning platform.
Duration and Location
The programme includes the equivalent of 16 hours content, delivered entirely online through flexible, self-paced modules. You can complete the course at your own pace, from anywhere in the world.
What are the entry requirements
Applicants should have a university-level qualification or recent experience in a financial or operational role. Proficiency in English is essential. A stable internet connection and access to a computer or laptop are required to complete the online learning modules effectively.
Programme Certification
What’s included
Online programme access
Curated executive course materials
Board-level case studies
Programme
| Format | Online (core) · Hybrid and In-Person options available |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Self-paced with structured learning pathway |
| Duration | 3 days equivalent |
| Schedule | On-demand access (24/7) |
| Location | Online · London (for in-person sessions) |
Contact Us
We’re here to help you take the next step in your executive education journey. Whether you have questions about our programmes, need guidance on enrolment, or want to explore customised training options, our team is ready to assist.
Email: online@clfi.co.uk
Location: 36-38 Cornhill
City of London, London EC3V 3NG
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