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Private Equity: Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs)
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8,830 students
Private Equity: Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs)
Learn LBOs Value Drivers: Growth in EBITDA, Multiple Arbitrage, & Leverage. Adjusted Present Value (APV) Method, ESG
Last updated 5/2025
English
What you'll learn
- Understand the fundamentals of private equity: Gain a solid understanding of the key concepts, principles, and processes involved in private equity investments,
- Master leveraged buyout (LBO) transaction evaluation: Develop the skills to evaluate leveraged buyout transactions using the adjusted present value (APV) method
- Apply qualitative analysis techniques: Acquire the ability to perform a qualitative analysis of a private equity transaction, examining factors such as growth p
- Build advanced financial models: Enhance your financial modeling skills by constructing Excel models that capture the complexities of leveraged buyout transacti
- Develop decision-making capabilities: Sharpen your decision-making skills by evaluating a private equity transaction from multiple perspectives, including those
- Prepare for finance careers: Equip yourself with the practical skills and knowledge sought after by employers in the finance industry. Enhance your career prosp
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Course content
6 sections • 55 lectures • 4h 17m total length
Requirements
- There are no specific prerequisites for this course. It is designed to accommodate both beginners and individuals with some prior knowledge in finance or related fields. However, having a basic understanding of financial concepts such as free cash flows and the net present value method would be beneficial. Familiarity with Excel and financial modeling will also be advantageous, but not mandatory, as the course provides guidance and examples to support learning in these areas.
- Microsoft Excel: The course heavily utilizes Excel for financial modeling exercises. It is recommended to have Excel installed on your computer. While not mandatory, having a basic understanding of Excel functions and formulas will be helpful.
- Willingness to learn and engage: The course requires a proactive approach to learning and active engagement with the course materials, including watching lectures and completing assignments.
Description
Disclaimer:
This course was created with the goal of reaching as many learners as possible and providing real value to professionals who want to understand Private Equity and Leveraged Buyouts. Please keep in mind that this is a niche course: it does not attract massive audiences, which means that every single review carries a very strong weight. A single one-star review can disproportionately affect the overall rating and even remove the course from Udemy Business collections, despite the fact that many learners have found it extremely useful. If you come with extremely high expectations for a graduate-level, highly specialized program, this course may not be the right fit for you. In that case, I kindly suggest you explore alternatives such as Harvard or SDA Bocconi. And if you do decide to enroll but later feel the course is not what you expected, I respectfully ask that you simply use the 30-day refund policy instead of leaving a frustrated review. That way, other learners who truly benefit from this course will still be able to access it.
This course has been very well received by hundreds of professionals on Udemy Business, who have found it practical, insightful, and easy to apply. However, it is not for everyone. Many learners, from analysts to managers, have praised the clarity and real-world applications — but again, if you bring extremely high expectations for an academic-level program, this may not fully align with your goals.
Here is what some of my students are saying:
“Brilliant course, lots of detail and analysis. The guy is a genius.” – Paul F.
“The case study made it more relatable and exciting at the same time. Worth it!!” – Mohammad N.
“It gave me knowledge on PE & much more… great for beginners building their foundation.” – Priya S.
Welcome Message
Welcome to the Private Equity: Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs) course, where you will master the evaluation of leveraged buyout transactions. I'm Carlos Martínez, Ph.D., a finance expert with academic and professional experience. I earned my doctorate at the University of St. Gallen, one of Europe’s most prestigious institutions, and my research on entrepreneurial finance has been presented at international conferences (MIT, Politecnico di Milano, University of Tel Aviv, University of Halmstad). My work is also featured in the book New Frontiers in Entrepreneurial Finance Research, co-edited by leading scholars in the field.
What makes this course unique?
Alongside structured explanations and hands-on case studies, this course now incorporates interactive roleplays powered by Udemy’s latest AI-driven tool. These simulations recreate real-world business scenarios, allowing you not only to learn the concepts but to practice negotiation and decision-making in a safe, guided environment.
What you will learn:
The fundamentals of private equity and the investment process.
How to evaluate a leveraged buyout transaction using the Adjusted Present Value method.
A full case study on the LBO of DuPont’s Coatings Division, exploring value drivers such as EBITDA growth, multiple arbitrage, and financial leverage.
How to build and use an Excel model to simulate valuation scenarios.
Practical decision-making through roleplays and interactive exercises.
Who is this course for?
Ambitious students and young professionals aiming for careers in investment banking, corporate finance, consulting, or private equity.
Professionals from diverse fields (finance, accounting, business, law) seeking to build a solid understanding of LBOs.
Learners who value clarity, real-world applications, and interactive practice.
Level: Intermediate. A basic understanding of free cash flow and NPV is assumed.
This course is designed to demystify Private Equity and make LBOs accessible, practical, and relevant. If your goal is to strengthen your foundation, build confidence, and experience decision-making in a controlled environment, you’ll find tremendous value here.
I look forward to welcoming you into the fascinating world of Private Equity. Your future in finance awaits!
Who this course is for:
- Who this course is for:
- Ambitious university students and young professionals aiming to start or advance careers in investment banking, corporate finance, or consulting.
- Individuals with backgrounds in business, finance, accounting, or law interested in understanding private equity.
- Professionals in transition or entrepreneurs seeking insights into how private equity can drive growth and innovation.
- Learners seeking practical skills in evaluating leveraged buyout transactions using real-world case studies.
- Those with a basic understanding of free cash flows and the net present value method, looking to deepen their knowledge.
- Who this course is not for:
- CFOs, Limited Partners, senior financial analysts, and lecturers looking for advanced, specialized content comparable to in-person programs at institutions like Harvard or SDA Bocconi.
- Experienced private equity professionals with a deep understanding of operations, structuring, and advanced strategies.
- Individuals seeking highly specialized or expert-level knowledge in private equity beyond the introductory scope of this course.