📊 Foundations of Investing: From Time Value to Equity Valuation

Description

This course is designed for anyone who wants to build a strong foundation in finance and investing. It covers the essential concepts of time value of money, basic equity valuation, and key decision-making tools in investment analysis.

Whether you are a student, a beginner investor, or a finance professional, this program will equip you with the knowledge to understand how money grows over time, how to value stocks, and how to assess the profitability of investment opportunities.

Syllabus:

📌 Module 1: Time Value of Money (TVM)

• The concept of time value of money
• Discounting and compounding calculations
• Applications in bonds, loans, and investments

📌 Module 2: Basic Equity Valuation

• Fundamental principles of stock valuation
• Multiples-based valuation and relative valuation
• Dividend Discount Model (DDM)

📌 Module 3: Introduction to Investment Decision Tools

• Capital budgeting criteria (NPV, IRR, Payback)
• Risk-return trade-offs and investment choices
• Financial statement analysis for investment decisions

📈 Who is this course for?

• Finance and business students
• Beginners in investing and financial analysis
• Professionals looking to strengthen their financial valuation skills

💡 Course format:

• Video lectures with detailed explanations
• Practical exercises and case studies
• Additional resources and summary sheets
• Language: English