Private Markets · PE01

Private Equity: Structures, Economics and Governance

Understand the fund lifecycle, GP/LP economics, capital calls, fees, waterfalls, conflicts, valuation and governance.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Designed for practical application.

Understand the fund lifecycle, GP/LP economics, capital calls, fees, waterfalls, conflicts, valuation and governance.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain core private-equity structures and cash flows.
  • Interpret fees, carried interest and waterfall mechanics.
  • Recognise governance and conflict considerations.

Course structure

01 Fund structures and lifecycle
02 Capital commitments and calls
03 Management fees and expenses
04 Distributions and waterfalls
05 Valuation and performance
06 Governance, conflicts and LP oversight

Assessment and evidence

ASSESSMENT

Applied mechanics assessment; proposed pass mark 70%.

LEARNING EVIDENCE

Completion record and certificate.

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