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The Certified Private Equity Professional (CPEP) Program is a self-paced introductory private equity training and certification program created for those who want to work in private equity or re-invest in speeding up their success in the private equity industry. The goal of this program is to cover the fundamentals of the private equity industry, to help those who are outside of the industry learn more about the very basics of how private equity firms invest and operate.

CPEP Program Information: This online private equity training program allows participants to earn a certificate in private equity by fulfilling the course requirements and receiving a passing grade on a timed online examination.

• Downloads: CPEP Syllabus (PDF) | CPEP Study Guide (PDF)
• Instructional Videos: 40 Instructional Videos (4-12 Minutes Each) (Example Video Module)
• Audio Expert Interviews: 6 Audio Interviews with Private Equity Experts (Example MP3 Interivew)

Note: This program may count as a core program for the Master’s Certificate in Finance & Investments.

This private equity training program has been completed by 100′s of professionals and was developed by the 100,000 member Private Equity Investment Group (PEIG).

This program is specifically designed for those professionals who work in the private equity industry, or have investment industry and finance experience and would like to further develop their professional skills in the area of private equity.

By completing the CPEP Program you will get:

• Online private equity training on investment strategies, terms, trends, and best practices using our study guide, video resources, and career guide
• An improved resume, added credibility, and a private equity knowledge base
• Free private equity career coaching, resume feedback and our proven Private Equity Resume Template

Add The Certified Private Equity Professional (CPEP) Program to Your Resume Immediately: As soon as you register you can list on your resume that you are a candidate within the Certified Private Equity Professional (CPEP) program. Once you graduate, you can add the CPEP designation to your name and the following lines to your resume under your Education or Academics section:

• Completed private equity fundamentals training and certification program which required a strategic project and covered private equity terms, investment strategies, evaluation techniques, and best practices.
• Obtained a ___% on the two-hour comprehensive examination on private equity which included 80 multiple choice questions and two essay questions.

Get Trial Login Details & Learn More:to get your trial login details to our private equity training program and sign up for more information on the progrma please type in your phone number, and primary email address directly below.

Benefits of completing Certified Private Equity Professional (CPEP) Designation: The #1 reason that most professionals complete the CPEP Program is that they want to very quickly improve their knowledge within the private equity space while also building credentials that are directly relevant within this niche industry.

• Add the Certified Private Equity Professional (CPEP) Designation to your resume, assuring employers that you are dedicated to working in the industry, passionate about learning more about the industry and able to work more efficiently after being promoted or hired.
• Educational Videos & Exclusive Access to video-based instruction, career tools, and audio interviews ($324 value: all free with membership)
• Networking and Direct access to industry consultants and recruiters for business connections, networking advice, private equity startup and private equity career coaching or advice. Network with other CPEP Designation participants and over 60,000 Private Equity Investment Group (PEIG) Members around the world through our online networking system and forum.
• Speak the language.  Earning the CPEP Designation assures that you can attend conferences, interviews and other networking events while being able to contribute to conversations and understand discussions about current events or trends within the private equity industry.

Potential participants in the Certified Private Equity Professional Designation include analysts, due diligence professionals, private equity fund managers, lawyers, accountants, private equity recruiters and marketing/sales professionals

Private Equity Employer Directory: Participants in this program get access to the Directory of Private Equity Fund s & Employers in Excel format, and get our 200 page Private Equity E-Book. Both are free for all CPEP participants to access upon registration.

Sample Expert Audio Interview: The following is a sample of the great expert audio interviews included within this private equity training program.

Bradley Fisher: Bradley Fisher is the head of Featherstone Holdings, a institutional investment consulting firm. Bradley is a leading expert on private equity investing and he advises family offices and institutional investors on how they complete research on, structure, and invest in private equity opportunities. Within this audio expert interview he shares what he has learned about how institutional investors and ultra high net worth family office wealth management firms invest in private equity. Make sure and listen to this complete audio interview to get a good grasp on what the “J Curve” is and why it is important to understand. (Download this Expert Audio Interview in MP3 Format)

Sample Video Module: Here is an example video from this private equity certification and training program:

Video Sample: The Investment Stages of Private Equity (Download this Video in MP4 Format)

FinanceTraining.com is operated by the Global Training & Certification (G.T.C.) Institute, LLC. We have trained and certified well over 3,000 participants and our platform provides the #1 most practical, challenging and globally relevant certification platform. The self-paced financial analyst training program is delivered through online lecture videos, an audio program, a workbook, and step-by-step screen capture tutorials. Our program requires one year of previous professional experience that is relevant. Over 70% of professionals who have completed this program in the past have also completed our hedge fund, investment banking, financial analysis, or financial modeling programs as well.

This program is not easy to complete, and will require an investment of your time. We have built this program to be one of the more challenging financial analyst program available. This is how employers know that those that hold this program designation have invested their time in learning and applying financial analysis best practices.

Guaranteed Value: We are so confident that you will greatly benefit from our career coaching, practical training modules, and resume improvement from completing our programs that we offer a 100% money back refund policy. If you change your mind about completing our programs for any reason at all within the first 7 weeks after registering just email us and you will get your full money back in 1 business day. Give us a test drive by registering today and you will see why over 3,000 participants like you have completed our training programs.  

Tuition: Tuition for our programs is as follows:

• 1 Program Tuition: $995
• 2 Program Tuition: $1,650
• 3 Program Tuition: $2,250
• 4 Program Tuition: $2,550
• 5 Program Tuition: $2,750
• Master’s Certificate Tuition (5 Programs): $2,750

There are no hidden fees, and everything but the required readings are covered by this single tuition payment, which is less expensive than a single University course. This tuition investment in your team or self covers:

• Lifetime access to program resources
• Instructional video modules
• Expert audio interviews
• Career coaching help
• Resume template feedback service
• Practice examination in Excel
• The online examination and grading
• Certificate of completion (seen below)

Limitations: The number of approved registrations is limited and applications are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Our programs are built as professional self-improvement certification and training programs, and we reserve the right to deny applications.

To register now using the registration form below, select the number of programs you would like to register for and specify the programs you would like to take in the Program Selection section of the registration form. After completing this form you will be taken to our credit card processing form where tuition is due. After registering you will be sent a welcome packet in the mail and a welcome email. Confirmation of your registration will also be sent via email in just one business day.

Registration Trouble? If you have trouble using our online credit card checkout process please use our Mail-in Check or Fax Credit Card Payment Forms and note that we also accept Paypal, Bank Drafts, Checks, Wire Transfers, and Western Union as well.

Subscription Payment Options: We have created a subscription payment solution for participants who do not want to pay the full tuition amount upfront. Each payment plan requires an upfront payment of $297 followed by monthly payments of $233 made through your credit card used while registering for the subscription plan. We currently offer payment plans for 1 Program, 2 Programs, 3 Programs, 4 Programs, and 5 Program packages. The 3-5 program packages are where you get the most for your money.

Need-Based Scholarship: We provide up to 100 scholarships a year to FinanceTraining.com students. Submit your application for a tuition scholarship here.

Top 3 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Our Online Private Equity Certification:

1) Question: Are there weekly homework assignments, phone calls, or sessions that are scheduled at specific times?

Answer: There are no weekly homework assignments, phone calls, or classes scheduled. In fact, the only set dates in our programs are the four exam dates that we offer each year. The program is entirely self-paced.

Once you have registered, you will be provided with login details to access our proprietary certification platform. After you’ve logged in, you will be able to watch the program’s video training modules, complete your strategic project (as laid out in the study guide), email our faculty with questions, complete the self-grading practice test, and schedule your online examination. Our examination is offered 100% online, which has allowed participants from over 40 countries to participate and complete our programs.

2) Question: How can I use this certification on my resume or bio after completing it?

Answer: While you are enrolled in the program you can note that you are currently a candidate. For example, if taking the Certified Private Equity Professional (CPEP) program, you can note on your resume or business profiles that you are a CPEP Candidate.

After completing the program you are then able note that you are certified in this area on your resume, professional biography, LinkedIn.com account, Facebook account, cover letters for job applications, etc. Contact us if you would like specialized sized images of the designation logo to place on your personal or social media website pages.

3) Question: Will becoming certified really help me in my career?

Answer: We live in a knowledge-based economy. Our programs are geared toward very specific fields and skill sets to help you gain specialized knowledge within areas most critical to your success. Completing a certification program allows you to show others on your resume and bio that you are more well-trained and credible than other professionals in the industry. A recent study by Gartner also showed that certification programs increased compensation by 5-11% on average, and can boost your income by as much as 30-40% annually. When an employer or potential client is choosing between you and someone with very similar work experience and education, being certified is one more thing that will make you stand out from the crowd.

Master’s Certificate Program: To further your specialized knowledge and explore how you can use this certification towards completing a Master’s Certificate here on our FinanceTraining.com platform please click here.

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