Understand the Building Blocks of Private Equity
Private equity is one of the most selective and rewarding paths in finance. Whether you're aiming to break in, exploring investment roles, or simply curious how PE works—this course is for you. Nova’s Break into Private Equity program takes you behind the scenes of how funds raise capital, invest, create value, and exit. Through practical insights and real case studies, you’ll gain the clarity and tools to take your next step—whether as a candidate, operator, or investor.
What is included in the program?
The program is divided into six blocks covering the full lifecycle of a private equity fund and career preparation.
- Module 0 | Introduction: Learn about our lead instructor, the course structure, learning objectives, and how to navigate the program.
- Module 1 | Foundations: Build a clear overview of the alternative assets landscape, the PE market, and how investment funds are structured and managed.
- Module 2 | Fundraising: Understand how private equity funds raise capital, structure commitments with investors, and deploy capital across the fund’s lifecycle.
- Module 3 | Investment Process: Discover how PE firms find, analyze, and invest in companies throughout the investment lifecycle and practical examples.
- Module 4 | Value Creation: Review how funds drive returns through examples and a real investment case.
- Module 5 | Divesting: Explore how PE firms prepare for exit and evaluate options for successful, high-return outcomes.
- Module 6 | Preparing for the Job: Close with practical tips on breaking into PE: from role structures to interview preparation.
Take your private equity knowledge to the next level. Join the Break into Private Equity program to master how funds operate, learn from real investment cases, and prepare with confidence for a career in one of finance’s most sought-after fields.
