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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

Startup Valuation Methods certification is the first part of the Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy and Innovation Specialization. This certification course is provided online by Coursera but has been designed by Duke University. This course will teach the candidates to give valuation to entrepreneurial ventures using excel spreadsheet models. These ventures shall include startups that are already growing.

Startup Valuation Methods training will teach the ways in which differentiation can be made between the different financing strategies like venture capital, crowdfunding, loans, and angel investment. Finally, this certification will actually enlighten the participants about company valuation pertaining to all sizes, and kinds that are based on several different criteria of funding including sources of funds that may be arranged from investors. 

The Highlights

  • 100% online programme
  • Intermediate level course
  • 6 hours of classes
  • 9 subtitles available
  • Self-paced learning
  • Shareable certificate by Coursera

Programme Offerings

  • Online Course
  • Certificate upon completion
  • Flexible Deadlines
  • Graded Assignments
  • Course in English
  • 9 Subtitles Available
  • Lectures
  • peer reviews
  • Graded Quizzes.

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesCoursera

After enrollment, the Startup Valuation Methods certification fee remains zero for the trial period of 7 days. 

Startup Valuation Methods Fee Structure

Particulars
Fee Amount in INR
Startup Valuation Methods - Audit course
Free
Startup Valuation Methods - 1 month
Rs. 4,115 /-
Startup Valuation Methods - 3 months
Rs. 8,230 /-
Startup Valuation Methods - 6 months
Rs. 12,345 /-

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

  • Startup Valuation Methods certification by Coursera is provided to those students who have attended all the course reading, video lectures, projects, and graded assignments.

What you will learn

Financial knowledgeEntrepreneurial skills

With the Startup Valuation Methods certification syllabus, candidates can understand all the basic tools required for the valuation of a start-up company by making cash flow analysis in excel. Also, this course will enable users to learn how valuation works with different security types that investors usually provide for investing in startups involving bank loans, angel investing, and venture capital.


Who it is for

If the participants are looking to become entrepreneurs, and want to know how they can fund a startup, and what all challenges can face then this is an ideal programme.


Admission Details

The Startup Valuation Methods admission process is:

Step 1: Visit the official link: https://www.coursera.org/learn/startup-valuation-methods

Step 2: Find the ‘Enrol for Free’ button, next, and click it.

Step 3: Next if required look for financial aids, and then apply.

Step 4: Finally, admission to Coursera is successful and free for the 1st 7 days period.

Step 5: For continued learning, candidates must be ready to pay a monthly fee.

Application Details

Instead of any tedious application form filling, the easiest way to apply for a Coursera programme is to create a student account and opt for the course.

The Syllabus

Videos
  • Introduction to Valuation
  • Determining Cash Flows
  • Time Value of Money
  • Obtaining the Discount Rate
  • Comparables Valuation
Quiz
  • Introduction and the Basics of Valuation Graded Quiz

Videos
  • Discounted Cash Flow Valuation
  • Income Statement: Revenues
  • Income Statement: Other Items
  • Income Statement: Depreciation
  • Income Statement: Complete the Calcs
  • Income Statement: Working Capital
  • Income Statement: Free Cash Flows
  • Assumption of Future Growth
  • Present Value of Cash Flows
  • Market Value of Assets
Reading
  • Kale and Kombucha

Quiz
  • Building your First Excel Valuation Model Graded Quiz

Videos
  • Recap Discount Rate
  • Adding Probability of Failure
  • Interpreting Business Plans
  • Adjusting Discount Rates
Quiz
  • Valuation of High-growth Startups Graded Quiz

Videos
  • Introduction to Financing Options for Entrepreneurial Ventures
  • Understanding Debt
  • Venture Capital
  • What is a VC Investor? VC Funds
  • How VCs Value Businesses
  • The VC Method
  • Term Sheets
  • Option Pool
  • Understanding Anti-Dilution
Quiz
  • Introduction to Financing Options for Entrepreneurial Ventures
  • Understanding Debt
  • Venture Capital
  • VC Funds
  • How Do VCs Value Businesses
  • The VC Method
  • Term Sheets
  • Option Pool
  • Understanding Anti-Dilution
  • Venture Capital Overview Graded Quiz

Videos
  • Angel Investors
  • Angel Securities
  • Angel Term Sheets
  • Capped Conversion Price
  • Course Conclusion
Quiz
  • Angel Investors
  • Angel Securities
  • Angel Term Sheets
  • Capped Conversion Prices
  • Angel Investor Overview Graded Quiz

Instructors

Duke University, Durham Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How many weekly modules are there?

There are only 5 weekly modules that require competition including videos, readings, and practice exercises.

2: Is auditing the course there for the Startup Valuation Methods certification course?

Yes, auditing can be done where only materials can be accessed without access to a certificate, or graded assignments.

3: Is this programme held on any college or university campus?

No involvement of any campus is there as this course can be attended online.

4: If candidates have paid the fee upfront will they be able to cancel the subscription to obtain a refund?

There are no chances of getting a refund or unenrolling from an already paid course.

5: How can a participant contact Coursera?

Both the chat and email options can be availed for contacting Coursera.

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