Valuation Techniques (with Valuation Modelling)

Learn how to apply different valuation methods and use them effectively in business practice. By working with realistic examples and Excel exercises, you will develop analytical, technical and presentation skills. The course is the ideal choice for those who want to prepare valuations professionally and better understand financial processes.

Why should you attend this course?

  • You will understand the practical application of valuation methodologies: You will learn how to effectively use different valuation methodologies in your daily work.
  • You will gain the skills to present your results in a professional manner: You will learn how to credibly present your analyses in realistic business situations.
  • You will develop technical and analytical competence: Through Excel exercises you will learn how to work with incomplete data reflecting real professional challenges.
  • You will prepare to work in project groups: The course simulates the conditions of real-world valuation scenarios, developing team collaboration skills.
  • You will gain confidence in financial analysis: The course bridges the gap between theory and practice, focusing on the effective implementation of knowledge gained.

Language of the course

English

Training level

advanced

Who is this course for?

  • For financial analysts and fund managers involved in business and investment valuations.
  • For corporate finance professionals involved in business restructuring and development.
  • For accountants and financial controllers with accounting experience and a desire to expand their valuation knowledge.
  • For business directors and managers who are involved in strategic processes such as mergers or acquisitions.

Prerequisites for the course

  • Completed a degree in finance or possession of a professional qualification in accounting.
  • Those without a relevant background can complete our course Company Accounts - Introduction, which will meet the requirements for prior learning.

Course programme

  • What is meant by the ‘value’ of a company? Basic principles of value; Company valuation and deriving share price; Enterprise and equity values
  • Discounted cash flow (DCF): Introduction to DCF mathematics; Deriving pro forma free cash flow to enterprise (FCF); Treatment of taxation and interest; Terminal value calculations; Company values and share prices; Discount rates (The cost of equity or ke; The capital asset pricing model (CAPM); The cost of debt or kd; Weighted average cost of capital (WACC); Identifying an appropriate discount rate; Multiples)
  • Comparables analysis: Using multiples as valuation tools; Common adjustments made to multiples; Sources of multiples – CompAcs and CompCos; Price/earnings ratios, EV/ EBIT and EV/ EBITDA multiples; Use of other multiples such as sales multiples, etc.

Additional information

  • In order to use the course effectively, it is necessary, in addition to viewing the online course, to have Excel turned on. To do this, we recommend using a second screen or an additional device to avoid constantly switching between windows.
  • MAC computer users are welcome to attend the course, but it is more desirable to use hardware with Windows software. During the course, the trainer will not be able to help you use the required shortcuts.

„Training delivered in an understandable manner and at the right pace.”

From a feedback form on tailored training provided in 2024.

5,57/6

Average evaluation of tutors and training materials among participants of workshops for companies organized in 2023-2024.

„The presenter was very good, gave good examples and was very communicative. He is able to explain everything in a simple way.”

From a feedback form on tailored training provided in 2023.

97%

of all participants of the 2023-2024 tailored workshops for companies would recommend our training to their friends!

Open courses

Our open courses are short courses taught by experienced tutors whose role is to give you practical knowledge and skills that you can use immediately in your daily work.

It's a great opportunity to expand your knowledge and enhance your skills, whether you're motivated by an internal desire to develop or by your employer.

Course date 20-21 August 2025
Timing of the course 10:30 – 18:00
Standard price per 1 person 3 000 PLN net*
Course format Online Live [MS Teams/Adobe Connect]

 

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Bespoke programmes for companies

Does your team need training on this topic? Or, would your organization benefit from additional focus on specific issues in the course program, allowing some elements to be explored in greater depth?

With bespoke programs, we can adjust the training content to meet your organization’s specific needs. This includes adding topics not covered in the standard program or omitting sections less relevant to your team. The final cost of customized training is set individually at the proposal stage.

Course date Once you accept the offer, we’ll coordinate with you to arrange the training date and times that work best for your team.
Number of training days 2
Standard price per 1 training day 8 000 - 10 000 PLN net
Maximum number of participants in a group 25
Course format Classroom or
Online Live [MS Teams or Adobe Connect]

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