Online Course – Certified Professional Internship in Valuation and Financial Analysis for Startups from Yonsei University

Master practical startup valuation methods. Estimate startup value, understand financial statements, and make informed investment decisions.

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קורס אונליין - התמחות מקצועית מוסמכת ב-Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups של אוניברסיטת יונsei

Professional Certificate

Beginners

No prior knowledge required

Time to complete the course

7-day free trial

No unnecessary risks

Skills you will acquire in the course

  • Communication skills
  • Troubleshooting
  • Teamwork
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Independent learning ability
  • Creative thinking
  • Project management skills
  • Technological skills
  • Active listening

What you will learn in the course

Courses for which the course is suitable

  • Investment Analyst
  • Investment Manager
  • Financial advisor
  • Corporate Value Analyst
  • Finance Manager
  • Startup Valuation Expert
  • Financial Statement Analyst
  • Business consultant
  • Business Development Manager
  • Cash flow specialist

Internship – a five-part course series

Training in startup valuation and financial analysis

The training teaches two common methods for valuing a startup. You will learn:

  • How to find the value of founders’ ownership before and after additional fundraising
  • How to read financial statements and create pro forma reports
  • How to determine the financial health and condition of a startup and estimate future revenue and value

Making investment decisions

You will then use various criteria to make a decision on whether and where to invest your money, such as:

  • Net Present Value (NPV)
  • Individual Rate of Return (IRR)

Specific topics include:

  • The time value of money
  • Discounted cash flow method
  • The method of hexadecimals
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Free cash flows
  • Investment budget decision rules
  • Current trends

Final project

The final project will find the value of startups using the methods learned in the course.

Details of the courses that make up the specialization

Assessments for startups

Hedged Term Cash Flow Method – Course 1

  • Duration: 8 hours
  • Rating: 4.3 (329 ratings)
Course Details

What you’ll learn:

  • The hedged cash flow method means that we can find the value of the company by assuming the company’s future cash flows.
  • The value of a company is the present value of cash flows that the company generates in the future.
  • We will discuss the time value of money.
  • You will learn how to find the present value of different types of cash flows.
  • You will learn to use Excel to find the present value of future cash flows.
  • You will also learn how to find the future value given investments.
  • You will be able to apply this to real-world examples and company valuation.

Valuations for Startups Using the Multiplier Method – Course 2

  • Duration: 12 hours
  • Rating: 4.2 (93 ratings)
Course Details

What you’ll learn:

  • The multiples method is one of the most popular methods for assessing a company’s value.
  • You will learn the concept and use of PER, PBR, and PSR.
  • You will learn how to evaluate the value of the company and the founder’s share before and after additional funding.
  • You will be able to answer questions such as what the price per share should be based on the estimate of the startup’s future earnings.
  • You will also learn how to derive cash flows or profits from financial statements.

Financial Analysis for Startups – Course 3

  • Duration: 9 hours
  • Rating: 4.6 (111 ratings)
Course Details

What you’ll learn:

  • You will learn the concept and use of financial data.
  • You will be able to know the financial health of a startup.
  • You will learn about profitability, liquidity, leverage, and efficiency ratios.
  • You can develop a fictitious financial report.
  • You can evaluate a startup using information from fictitious reports.

Investment Decisions for Startups – Course 4

  • Duration: 10 hours
  • Rating: 4.6 (84 ratings)
Course Details

What you’ll learn:

  • You will learn budget planning.
  • You will learn criteria for investment decisions such as NPV and IRR.
  • You can perform a fictitious financial report and estimate the project’s cash flows.
  • You will also learn the payback period method and the profitability method.

Financial Valuation and Analysis for Startups – Final Course

  • Duration: 6 hours
Course Details

What you’ll learn:

  • This is a peer-reviewed course.
  • You will be able to apply what you learned in previous courses.
  • You can choose between a public company or a startup.
  • You will be able to evaluate the company’s growth, cash flows, and profits.
  • You will complete your understanding of startup valuation and financial analysis.

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