Description

Course Name: Certificate in Investment Banking, Financial Modelling and Valuation

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/BAF/CIBFMV/V1

Eligibility: 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or Equivalent.

Duration: Three Months.

Objective: The Certificate in Investment Banking, Financial Modelling and Valuation course is designed to prepare professionals with advanced knowledge and practical skills required in the field of investment banking. This program equips learners to handle complex financial transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, IPO advisory, capital raising, valuation, corporate restructuring, and financial modeling. It aims to develop high-performing professionals who can advise corporations, institutions, and governments on strategic financial decisions.

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Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of the online assessment, the soft copy of your certificate will be sent to your registered email ID within 5 days.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Investment Banking: Role and Functions of Investment Bankers, Structure of Investment Banking Firms, Overview of Financial Markets and Instruments, Regulatory Environment (SEBI, RBI, SEC), Difference Between Commercial and Investment Banking, Ethics and Compliance in Investment Banking.

Module 2: Capital Markets and Securities: Equity and Debt Markets Overview, IPO and FPO Process, Private Placements and Rights Issues, Bonds and Debentures, Role of Stock Exchanges and Underwriters, Trading and Settlement Mechanisms.

Module 3: Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring: Types of Mergers and Acquisitions, Deal Structuring and Valuation, Due Diligence Process, Legal and Tax Considerations, Post-Merger Integration, Corporate Restructuring Techniques (Spin-off, Buyback, Divestiture).

Module 4: Financial Modelling and Valuation: Introduction to Financial Models, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Valuation, Comparable Company Analysis, Precedent Transaction Analysis, Sensitivity and Scenario Analysis, Excel Tools and Techniques for Investment Banking.

Module 5: Debt Financing and Leveraged Transactions: Types of Debt Instruments, Syndicated Loans and Structured Finance, Credit Rating Process and Agencies, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs) and High-Yield Bonds, Debt Covenant Analysis, Capital Structure Optimization.

Module 6: Advisory Services and Career Skills: Pitch Books and Client Presentations, Deal Origination and Client Relationship Management, Negotiation and Deal Closure Techniques, Investment Banking Career Path and Roles, Global Trends in Investment Banking, Case Studies and Industry Applications.

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

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5. Access to Verified Learning & Resources – Often includes e-books, mock tests, and online support without hidden costs.

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