Valuation is probably the most fundamental concept in finance and is a necessary skill to become a world-class financial analyst. Valuation is the art and science of attributing value to an asset, investment or company. In this course, we will cover the three most common valuation methodologies: comparable company valuation, precedent transaction valuation and discounted cash flow valuation.

Introduction to Business Valuation

Introduction to Business Valuation
This course is part of Valuation Modeling Specialization
Instructor: CFI (Corporate Finance Institute)
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Intermediate level
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6 hours to complete
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Learn valuation methods, compare EV & equity value, apply key techniques, assess pros & cons, and present clear financial analysis with key outputs.
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May 2026
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