CE-22PA1011X - Buy, Build, Grow: Mastering the Art of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA)
Unlock the power of ownership and transform your future by mastering the art of buying and selling businesses. This course gives you real-world tools and insider knowledge used by successful entrepreneurs and private equity leaders—teaching you how to find great opportunities, value companies, negotiate deals, and build wealth through acquisition. Whether you want to run your own company, scale your career in finance or consulting, or simply learn the smartest path to becoming your own boss, this class equips you with the mindset, skills, and confidence to step into the world of entrepreneurial deal-making and create your own unfair competitive advantage.
Course Outline
Class #1 Overview of ETA: Types of ETA Pathways
Class #2 Deal Sourcing & Acquisition Thesis
Class #3 Financial Analysis, Valuation & Deal Structuring
Class #4 Due Diligence, Risk & Closing the Deal
Class #5. Post-Acquisition Operations & Value Creation
Learner Outcomes
Learners who successfully complete the course can expect the following outcomes.
- Identify acquisition opportunities by analyzing market trends, business models, and valuation metrics used by entrepreneurs and private equity investors.
- Demonstrate the ability to structure and negotiate business acquisitions through applied due diligence, financing strategies, and deal-making tactics.
- Develop an entrepreneurial ownership mindset and design post-acquisition strategies that drive operational improvement, leadership effectiveness, and long-term value creation.
Who Should Register?
This course is designed for individuals seeking to start a business through acquisition.
What You'll Earn
After completing all course requirements, learners earn the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition record of completion.
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