About this programme

Business valuation is an essential tool for mergers, acquisitions, investment decisions, succession planning, and financial reporting. This course equips participants with a practical understanding of valuation approaches and methodologies used to determine the worth of a business. Through hands-on exercises and case studies, participants will explore discounted cash flow (DCF), market multiples, asset-based valuation, and other key techniques, gaining the ability to apply the right method to different business scenarios.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

Finance and accounting professionals
Investment bankers and equity analysts
Business owners and entrepreneurs
Corporate strategists and consultants
Auditors and legal advisors involved in M&A or valuation work

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the fundamental principles of business valuation
Apply major valuation methods including DCF, market, and asset-based approaches
Analyze financial statements to support valuation exercises
Select the appropriate valuation technique for different contexts
Evaluate real-world case studies to strengthen decision-making skills

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Fundamentals of Business Valuation

Importance and applications of valuation
Key drivers of business value
Case Study: Why different buyers value the same company differently

Module 2: Asset-Based Valuation Approaches

Book value, liquidation value, and replacement cost methods
When asset-based methods are most relevant
Case Study: Valuation of an asset-heavy manufacturing company

Module 3: Income-Based Valuation Approaches

Discounted cash flow (DCF) and earnings capitalization methods
Estimating cost of capital and growth assumptions
Case Study: Applying DCF to value a growing service business

Module 4: Market-Based Valuation Approaches

Comparable company analysis (trading multiples)
Precedent transaction analysis
Case Study: Using market multiples to value a technology startup

Module 5: Practical Applications and Limitations

Choosing the right method for different contexts
Common pitfalls and challenges in valuation
Case Study: Negotiating valuation in an M&A deal

Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

Stronger capacity to assess investment and acquisition opportunities
Improved decision-making in fundraising, restructuring, or divestment
Enhanced credibility with stakeholders through accurate valuations
Better alignment of corporate strategy with true business worth

Individual Impact

Practical skills to apply various valuation techniques
Ability to interpret financial data for investment decisions
Greater confidence in negotiating and defending valuations
Broader understanding of how businesses create and sustain value

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

Full calendar

City	Starts	Ends	Delivery	Book
NakuruNext	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Kigali	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Accra	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Kisumu	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Johannesburg	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Dakar	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book