The Foundations of Corporate Finance & M&A Training Bundle

Fundamentals of Corporate Finance

This half-day corporate finance training for graduates and early-career professionals 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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Public Date: 02 September 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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Public Date: 14 - 15 September 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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Public Date: 30 September 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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Public Date: 23 November 2026, 09:30 - 17:00 UK Time

Training Objectives

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 expedite 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 corporate finance graduate programme pathway, junior professionals gain a robust foundation for making informed business decisions, supporting transactions, and contributing to their teams.

Training Course Summary

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)