Private Equity and Venture Capital
Offered by Università Bocconi. The course deals with the analysis of the private equity and venture capital business.
Private Equity and Venture Capital is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Management. It is structured in 5 modules, over 8h 49m. Learners rate it 4.8/5 from 9.5K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Management courses collection, where we compare it against 11 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 8h 49m |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Rating | 4.8★ (9.5K reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
5 modulesThe 5-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 8h 49m.
Module 1 · An Introduction to Private Equity and Venture Capital
Module 2 · Discovering Private Equity Investors: Legal Issues and Taxation
Module 3 · The Management Of Private Equity And Venture Capital Funds
Module 4 · Company Valuation And Deal Making In Private Equity Settings
Module 5 · FINAL TEST
What learners rate it
Rated 4.8/5 by 9.5K learners on Coursera (checked 10 Aug 2026).
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Common questions
How much does Private Equity and Venture Capital cost?
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How long does Private Equity and Venture Capital take?
Coursera lists it at 8h 49m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Private Equity and Venture Capital suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Private Equity and Venture Capital cover?
It is organised into 5 modules, starting with An Introduction to Private Equity and Venture Capital and going on to Discovering Private Equity Investors: Legal Issues and Taxation, The Management Of Private Equity And Venture Capital Funds, Company Valuation And Deal Making In Private Equity Settings, FINAL TEST. The full outline is on this page.