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Investment Banking Training Course
Thames College

Updated 2026 | Level 3 QLS Endorsed Course | Free PDF Certificate | Instant Access

Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
168 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
1 year
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
130 CPD hours / points
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Achievement
Endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme
Assessment details
  • Assignment For QLS Endorsed Certificate (included in price)
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  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

Investment banking plays a major role in the global financial system, offering services that help companies, governments, and other entities raise capital, conduct mergers and acquisitions, manage risk, and ensure financial restructuring.

As the global economy becomes increasingly interconnected and finance-driven, the role of investment banks has grown in both influence and complexity.

This Investment Banking Training Course has been designed to give learners a strong grasp of the core concepts and functions within the field. Whether someone is interested in understanding how IPOs are structured, how valuation methods work, or how mergers and acquisitions are carried out, this course delivers detailed and structured lessons.

With growing demand for professionals who can evaluate deals, support fundraising processes, and work within ethical financial frameworks, learners will be prepared to meet the expectations of employers in a highly competitive sector. Investment banks are known for hiring individuals who are not only skilled in finance but who can also think critically and make calculated decisions based on financial data. This course helps build those skills from the ground up.

Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses.

Achievement

Assessment details

Assignment For QLS Endorsed Certificate

Included in course price

CPD

130 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

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Description

Course Curriculum

  • Module 1: Introduction
  • Module 2: Structure and Side of Investment Banking
  • Module 3: Valuation Methods in Investment Banking
  • Module 4: Leveraged Buyout (LBO)
  • Module 5: Initial Public Offering (IPO)
  • Module 6: Merger and Acquisition
  • Module 7: Ethics in Investment Banking

Certificate of Achievement

Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the Investment Banking course, you can order an original hardcopy certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The certificate will be home-delivered, with a pricing scheme of —

  • 129 GBP within UK
  • 139 GBP for International Delivery (Postal Fees Included)

CPD Certification

After successfully completing the assessment of this course, you will be eligible for a Free CPD Certificate. You can also get a Printed Hardcopy for only 2.99 GBP.

Who is this course for?

Those who want to strengthen their professional skills while training for the desired job should take advantage of the training!

Requirements

This course is accessible to anyone with an eagerness to learn. All you require is —

  • A smart device with a stable internet connection
  • A keen interest in the topic
  • And being over the age of 16.

Career path

  • Investment Banking Analyst – £45,000 to £60,000/year
  • M&A Associate – £65,000 to £90,000/year
  • Private Equity Analyst – £50,000 to £75,000/year
  • Financial Modelling Consultant – £40,000 to £70,000/year
  • IPO Consultant – £50,000 to £80,000/year
  • Equity Research Analyst – £40,000 to £60,000/year

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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