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Intro to Corporate Finance; Valuation & Investment judgement
Corporate Finance for Beginners by a GAFAM Expert: Learn valuation and financial strategy to boost your market value
Created byOhya Shohei
Last updated 2/2026
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What you'll learn
- Master the fundamentals of corporate finance and valuation to independently estimate a company's enterprise value.
- Understand the core concepts of value in finance, the key differences between accounting and finance, and the primary approaches to valuation.
- Learn the DCF method, including how to calculate Free Cash Flow (FCF), the concept of Present Value (PV), and how to determine the appropriate discount rate.
- Acquire practical investment decision-making skills, including how to determine a fair value and how to use key metrics to evaluate investment profitability.
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Course content
4 sections • 31 lectures • 2h 32m total length
Requirements
- A fundamental understanding of financial statements, including the Balance Sheet (B/S), Profit and Loss Statement (P/L), and Cash Flow Statement (C/F).
Description
Introduction to Corporate Finance: Valuation and Investment Decision-Making ~Master the essentials of corporate finance in just 2.5 hours~
*This course contains the use of artificial intelligence. The original Japanese version of this course has been selected for Udemy Business in Japan. This English edition features a complete translation of that high-quality content, with audio narrated by advanced AI.
This is an introductory course designed to help you master the fundamentals of corporate finance, with a specific focus on business valuation and strategic investment decisions. We will carefully walk through essential concepts, such as:
What "value" truly means in a finance context
For whom that value is created
The critical differences between accounting and finance
Through practical explanations, we will dive deep into the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method, the gold standard of valuation. You will learn how to project Free Cash Flows (FCF), understand the importance of the Time Value of Money, and determine the appropriate Discount Rate to calculate present value.
Beyond just formulas, this course focuses on strategic decision-making. You will gain the tools to evaluate whether an investment is truly profitable using key financial metrics. Whether you are preparing for a role in M&A, aiming to improve your company’s corporate value, or simply looking to overcome past frustrations with complex finance textbooks, this course provides a clear and structured roadmap.
By the end of this course, you will be able to independently measure the value of a company or business unit. Let’s master these high-level financial skills and take your market value as a professional to the next level!
Who this course is for:
- Business professionals who want to develop a "finance mindset" and master valuation techniques to drive corporate value.
- Beginners who have tried reading finance textbooks but found them difficult or overwhelming.
- Individuals planning to work in, or who are interested in, M&A and investment-related roles.
- Ambitious professionals looking to broaden their expertise and level up their skills for career advancement.