INTRODUCTION

Private equity is the largest strategy in the alternative investments industry. Today, the private equity industry captures some of the key milestones of a company's lifecycle, from start-up to maturity. As companies stay private longer or choose not to go public, grasping the role of private equity in client portfolios becomes increasingly essential. Designed for client-facing investment professionals, the Private Equity Microcredential is your five-part journey into the vast world of private equity.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Private Equity Microcredential offers insights from leading asset and wealth management firms like Cliffwater, FS Investments, and Meketa Capital across five modules, covering the full range of the private equity industry—including venture capital, growth equity, and buyouts—with a focus on portfolio implementation.

The Fundamentals of Private Equity (Module 1)

• An Introduction to Private Equity
• Public vs. Private Equity Markets
• Performance Measurement in Private Equity
• The Three Styles of Private Equity Investing
• Private Equity Performance Expectations

Venture Capital (Module 2)

• An Introduction to Venture Capital
• Stages of Venture Capital Investing
• Evolution of Venture Capital Opportunities
• Historical Fund Returns Analysis of Venture Capital
• Investing in Venture Capital

Growth Equity (Module 3)

• An Introduction to Growth Equity
• Role of Growth Equity
• Historical Performance of Growth Equity

Buyout Strategies (Module 4)

• An Introduction to Buyouts
• Types of Buyouts
• Historical Performance of Buyouts
• Risk and Return Drivers of Buyout Performance
• Evolution of Buyouts

Private Equity Portfolio Implementation (Module 5)

• Investment Vehicles and Private Equity
• Performance Expectations of Private Equity
• Asset Allocation and Portfolio Construction
• Implementation: Pacing Models, Vintage Year Diversification, and Taxes

A certificate of completion will be issued by CAIA upon the completion of the program.

List price: USD 395/ SGD 535

Discounted fees

- IMAS members: USD 315 / SGD 425
- IMAS conference attendees (valid till 31 May 2025 only): USD 335 / SGD 450
- Non-members: USD 355 / SGD 480