Fordax Certified Business Investment Professional Program (CBIP)
By: Fordax Business School
Master business valuation, due diligence, deal structuring and portfolio management to identify opportunities, protect capital and make professional investment decisions with confidence.
Course format & fee
Learn 100% online — live sessions and self-paced lessons.
About this program
Master business valuation, due diligence, deal structuring and portfolio management to identify opportunities, protect capital and make professional investment decisions with confidence.
Fordax Certified Business Investment Professional (CBIP) equips you with the practical skills to identify, evaluate, structure and manage business investments with greater confidence. You will learn how professional investors assess industries, analyse financial statements, value businesses, conduct due diligence, identify risks, negotiate investment deals and protect capital. The programme covers startup investing, private equity, venture capital, acquisitions, portfolio management and exit strategies. Through practical projects and a comprehensive capstone, you will assess a real business…
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Ministry of Higher Education
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ABIS, UK
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About this course
Admission requirements
What you need to qualify — clear expectations before you apply.
Applicants should be at least 18 years old and have an interest in business, finance, investing, entrepreneurship or related professional fields. A university degree, previous investment experience or financial qualification is not mandatory, although basic business or financial knowledge will be helpful.
Participants should have access to a smartphone or computer, reliable internet connection and the ability to complete independent online study, practical assignments and investment projects. The programme is suitable for professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, investors and aspiring investment professionals.
Program structure
How the learning journey is organized from start to finish.
The Fordax Certified Business Investment Professional (CBIP) is an online, self-paced professional certification programme designed for flexible learning. Participants progress through six comprehensive modules covering business investment strategy, financial analysis and valuation, due diligence and risk management, business acquisitions and deal structuring, venture capital and private equity, portfolio management, and professional investment practice.
Each module combines practical lessons with projects designed to help participants apply investment concepts to real business situations. The programme concludes with a comprehensive capstone project, where participants assess a real business, conduct valuation and due diligence, analyse investment risks, structure a proposed deal, develop an investment strategy and present a professional investment recommendation.
Assessment methods
How your progress is measured and validated.
Participants are assessed through module projects, practical assignments, financial analysis exercises, investment evaluation tasks, case studies and participation.
The programme culminates in a professional capstone project, where participants identify a real business, conduct an investment assessment, value the business, complete due diligence and risk analysis, develop a proposed deal structure and investment strategy, prepare an investment memorandum, and present their recommendation to an investment committee.
Who is this course for?
See if this program matches your goals and career stage.
Entrepreneurs and business owners who want to invest in businesses strategically.
Executives and professionals seeking to develop business investment expertise.
Angel investors and aspiring angel investors.
And Private equity and venture capital professionals seeking stronger practical investment skills.
Professionals planning to establish a holding company, investment company, fund or investment syndicate.
Anyone who wants to understand how to evaluate businesses before committing capital.
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Our courses are taught by professionals who have built businesses, advised organizations, conducted research, and trained executives across diverse industries. Our faculty bring together academic knowledge, real-world experience, and global perspectives to help participants solve today's business challenges and prepare for tomorrow's opportunities.
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