The Foundations of Corporate Finance & M&A Training Bundle

Fundamentals of Corporate Finance

A half-day course that makes clear what corporate finance entails, and the key challenges and choices involved in corporate finance projects. It helps accelerate learning, understanding and career progression for ambitious, though still relatively inexperienced, practitioners.

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Next Public Date: 28 January 2026, 09:30 - 13:00 UK Time

M&A Fundamentals

This course consists of two half-days and covers the end-to-end process of M&A activity. It makes extensive use of practical tools to understand how deals are structured and executed, and provides the knowledge to assess merger transactions based on their value creation merit.
There is intensive use of Excel spreadsheets and case studies to ensure a thorough understanding of this interesting subject.

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Next Public Date: 16 - 17 February 2026, 09:30 - 13:00 UK Time

Valuation Essentials

A half-day practical guide for anyone who wants to learn the initial steps to valuing a business. Expect to learn discounted cash flows, comparable transactions and comparable quoted companies multiples, concluding with a case study that applies all methods to the divisions of a large and diverse business.

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Next Public Date: 11 March 2026, 09:30 - 13:00 UK Time

Modelling for Mergers and Acquisitions

A one-day course providing a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to the mechanics of modelling mergers and acquisitions.

Participants will learn how to construct and interpret valuation models for mergers and acquisitions, enabling them to assess deal structures, evaluate synergies, and analyse the financial impact of a proposed transaction from the buy-side perspective. The course is designed to build confidence in applying these models in real-world deal scenarios.

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Next Public Date: 5 May 2026, 09:30 - 17:00 UK Time

Fundamentals of Corporate Finance and Valuation Essentials are led by a trainer with 30+ years of experience in corporate finance and M&A, including roles at UBS, Lazard, KPMG, and government privatisations. He combines real-world deal experience with practical teaching to accelerate early-career learning.

M&A Fundamentals is led by an independent consultant and financial services executive with 25+ years in investment banking, capital markets, and regulatory roles. A true expert in international M&A, carve-outs, spin-offs, and IPOs, delivering practical, globally-informed learning.

Modelling for Mergers & Acquisitions is led by a Chartered Accountant and former investment banker with extensive experience in corporate accounting, valuations, and M&A modelling. Delivers practical, hands-on training in integrated financial statements and deal analysis.

Accelerate your skills and build confidence in corporate finance and M&A through a structured, hands-on learning path.

Prepare your junior employees for success in corporate finance and M&A with a structured learning path designed to accelerate their skills and confidence. This four-course package covers the essential foundations of corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, business valuation, and financial modelling, enabling participants to:

• Understand the key principles of corporate finance and transaction processes
• Analyse and assess mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments
• Apply valuation techniques using both theoretical frameworks and real-world case studies
• Build integrated financial models to evaluate and execute M&A deals

By completing this pathway, junior professionals gain a robust foundation for making informed business decisions, supporting transactions, and contributing effectively to their teams.

What Makes This Package Different

• Strategic Learning Pathway: Courses are sequenced to build knowledge progressively, from fundamentals to applied M&A modelling
• Expert-Led Training: Each course is delivered by seasoned professionals with decades of real-world experience in corporate finance, M&A, valuation, and capital markets
• Practical, Hands-On Approach: Combines theory, case studies, Excel exercises, and interactive simulations to ensure learning can be immediately applied
• Flexible Booking Options: Courses can be taken individually, or as a full bundle — with a 50% discount for full-path enrolment
• Global Perspective: Trainers draw on international experience, providing insights into real-life deals across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and beyond

This learning path is ideal for:

• Early-career professionals, analysts, and graduates entering corporate finance, M&A, or advisory roles
• Employees undertaking placements, rotations, or first roles in finance or business teams
• Organisations seeking a consistent, structured approach to building technical and professional skills in junior staff

This Junior Development Learning Path provides a complete, structured programme to build the foundational skills required for corporate finance and M&A roles.

By completing all four courses, junior professionals develop practical knowledge, technical capability, and confidence to contribute to real-world transactions — equipping both the individual and your organisation for success in 2026 and beyond.

Enrolment Options:

• Individual courses or the full 4-course bundle
• Standard Fee for all 4 courses (booked in isolation) = £3,770 (+ VAT if applicable)
• Book the full 4-course package and receive 50% off  = £1,885 (+ VAT if applicable)