Certificate in Investment Banking
Build a future-ready career in finance with our Certificate in Investment Banking, designed to give you the expert knowledge and hands-on skills needed to succeed in the competitive world of investment banking.
This program equips learners with strong foundational knowledge of financial markets, financial analysis, mergers and acquisitions, and risk management, enabling them to build financial models, apply valuation techniques, understand capital-raising through IPOs and debt offerings, and make deal-ready decisions through simulations, case studies, and real-life projects.
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Learning Format
Online Bootcamp
Validity
6 Months
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Grant Thornton
About Program
The program by Arivu Skills, guided by experienced faculty and industry experts, is designed to build a strong foundation in investment banking and financial markets. It equips learners with the skills needed to perform financial analysis, build financial models, apply valuation techniques, and understand mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and risk management, helping them succeed in today’s competitive finance and deal-making landscape.
Key Highlights
- Industry-aligned curriculum
- Real-world case studies
- Financial markets & products
- Financial modelling & valuation
- Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
- Capital raising (IPOs & debt)
- Dual certification
- Simulations & real-life projects
- Risk management & compliance
- Quality management principles
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About Grant Thornton
ArivuSkills, in collaboration with Grant Thornton, brings a strong focus on application-oriented learning and industry-driven innovation across key domains such as strategy, analytics, risk, and digital transformation. Backed by Grant Thornton’s global expertise and real-world consulting experience, the program emphasizes practical problem-solving, business impact, and future-ready skills to help learners thrive in a rapidly evolving professional landscape.
Who Can Apply for the Course?
- Students from any degree background
- Commerce, finance, or management students
- Fresh graduates aspiring for investment banking and finance roles
- Working professionals looking to upskill
- Aspiring analysts, CAs, CFAs, and MBA candidates
- Beginners with no prior experience
What roles can an Investment Banking professional play?
Investment Banking Analyst
Build financial models and valuations, prepare pitch materials, and support mergers, acquisitions, and capital-raising transactions from analysis through execution.
Corporate Finance Analyst
Advise on capital structure, funding strategies, and investment decisions, helping businesses raise capital through equity and debt offerings.
Equity Research Analyst
Analyze companies, sectors, and financial markets to build valuation models and produce research that guides investment and trading decisions.
Financial Analyst
Analyze financial statements, markets, and performance data to support forecasting, budgeting, and informed business decisions.
M&A Analyst
Evaluate merger and acquisition opportunities, conduct due diligence, and model deal structures to support strategic transactions.
Risk & Compliance Analyst
Assess financial and regulatory risks, monitor compliance requirements, and support sound risk management across banking and investment activities.
Skills to Master
Financial markets
Financial analysis
Financial modelling
Valuation techniques
Mergers & acquisitions
Capital raising (IPOs & debt)
Risk management
Regulatory compliance
Corporate actions analysis
Problem-Solving
Tools to Master
Curriculum
- Live Course
- Self Paced
- Industry Expert
- Academic Faculty
Module 1: Introduction to Investment Banking
Module 2: Equity Capital Market
Module 3: Debt Capital Market
Module 4: Corporate Actions - CACS
Module 5: Advanced Excel for Financial Modelling
Module 6: Financial Modelling Essentials
Module 7: Financial Model
Module 8: Charts and Graphs
Module 9: Fundamental Valuation
Module 10: Detailed DCF Valuation Model
Module 11: Relative Valuation
Module 12: LTM - Calculation
Module 13: EV Calculation
Module 14: Industry Relevant Multiples
Module 15: Transaction Comparable
Module 16: Company Profiling
Program Highlights
- 25+ Hours of Comprehensive Investment Banking Learning
- Industry-Relevant Case Studies & Practical Applications
- Live Online Classes with Industry Experts
- 24*7 Support
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Investment Banking, and why is it a good career choice?
Investment banking is a specialized area of finance focused on helping companies raise capital, execute mergers and acquisitions, and navigate complex financial transactions. It offers exposure to high-impact deals and financial markets, making it one of the most prestigious and rewarding career paths in finance, with strong demand across banks, advisory firms, and corporates.
2. Do I need a finance background to enroll in this course?
A finance background is helpful but not mandatory. The program builds from an introduction to investment banking and includes an Advanced Excel module, so learners develop the technical and analytical skills step by step, making it accessible to both students and working professionals.
3. What tools and techniques will I learn in this course?
You’ll master financial modelling in Excel, valuation techniques including DCF and relative valuation, and the analysis of equity and debt capital markets. The course also covers corporate actions, enterprise value and LTM calculations, transaction comparables, industry multiples, and company profiling.
4. What job roles can I apply for after completing this course?
Graduates can pursue roles such as Investment Banking Analyst, Equity Research Analyst, M&A Analyst, Corporate Finance Analyst, Financial Analyst, and Risk & Compliance Analyst. These roles span investment banks, advisory firms, corporates, and financial institutions.
5. What is the average salary for an Investment Banking professional in India?
Investment banking is among the highest-paying specializations in finance, with strong earning potential that grows significantly with experience and deal exposure. Compensation varies by firm, role, and location.
6. Who should attend this course?
It’s designed for commerce, finance, and management students; fresh graduates aspiring to investment banking and finance roles; working professionals looking to upskill; and aspiring analysts, CAs, CFAs, and MBA candidates.
7. What certification will I receive upon successful completion?
On successful completion of the final assessment, you receive a Certificate in Investment Banking from Grant Thornton, in collaboration with Arivu Skills. This industry-recognized certification adds strong credibility to your profile with employers.
8. Will I work on real-world projects and case studies?
Yes. The program is built around simulations, case studies, and real-life projects, including building financial models, performing DCF and relative valuations, analyzing transaction comparables, and creating company profiles.
9. What topics does the curriculum cover?
The curriculum spans the full investment banking workflow — from an introduction to investment banking, equity and debt capital markets, and corporate actions, to advanced Excel for financial modelling, fundamental and relative valuation, DCF modelling, enterprise value and LTM calculations, industry multiples, transaction comparables, and company profiling.
10. Where is Arivu Skills located in Bangalore?
Arivu Skills is located at 1st Floor, Sai Prema, Christ Lane No. 39, Krishnanagar, Hosur Road, Koramangala, Bengaluru – 560029. The institute offers both classroom training and live online classes, making it accessible for students across Bangalore.
