Private Markets - Private Equity Certificate

This course is ideal for:

• Financial professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in alternative assets,
• Professionals aiming to pursue a career in Private Equity, Venture Capital, or related fields,
• Individuals looking to understand the full spectrum of alternative asset classes and apply industry knowledge in their careers.

Private Markets is part of our  Private Equity and Other Alternative Assets Certificate  and can be taken independently.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of different alternative asset classes, including Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Private Debt.
Participants will explore the strategies, actors, and structures of these asset classes, along with key processes such as fundraising, transaction valuation, value creation, exit strategies, and tax structuring. The course combines theoretical foundations with practical insights, featuring guest lectures from practitioners such as fund managers, lawyers, and auditors.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Develop a broad understanding of the alternative asset universe, including its main classes and strategies,
• Gain in-depth knowledge of Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Private Debt,
• Understand the processes of fundraising, transaction valuation, value creation, exit strategies, and tax structuring,
• Apply practical insights from industry practitioners to real-world scenarios,
• Prepare for building or advancing a career in private equity and other alternative investment sectors.

The course develops participants’ knowledge and practical skills in alternative investments by covering:

• Overview of Alternative Assets: Introduction to key asset classes, actors, strategies, and structures,
• Private Equity & Venture Capital: Fundraising, investment valuation, value creation, and exit strategies,
• Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Private Debt: Asset-specific strategies, structures, and performance considerations,
• Practical Insights: Guest lectures from industry professionals sharing first-hand experience,
• Industry Applications: Case studies, discussions, and exercises to connect theoretical knowledge with practical investment decisions.

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion co-signed by the House of Training and HEC Liège.
This module grants 5 ECTS credits, awarded solely to participants who choose to pursue the Private Equity Certificate.

Gunter Fischer
Principal Advisor | EIB
Jens Hoellermann
Managing Partner | Intabulis SCSp

Delivered in partnership with HEC Liège, a double-accredited (EQUIS & AACSB) management school, and the Luxembourg Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (LPEA), the programme blends academic rigour with market expertise. It is designed for professionals in Luxembourg who want to advance their careers or strengthen their company’s talent in private equity and alternative investments.