Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Oxford Private Markets Investments Programme
Elevate your expertise in the realm of private markets by enrolling in the Oxford Private Markets Investments Programme.
Start date
09 July 2025
Course duration
6 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
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Effort
7–10 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Programme overview
The percentage of private equity investors who say their returns have either met or exceeded their expectations.
Preqin (2019).
The rate of growth in global private equities since the early 2000s.
McKinsey & Company (Feb, 2019).
Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)
The private equity sector has achieved unparalleled triumph in the last few years, raising a historic sum of money, making investments, and delivering returns to investors.
Nevertheless, since the approaches are unique to this field, having a subtle comprehension of the procedures, lingo, and legal structures is indispensable for individuals aspiring to engage in it.
Enrolling in the Oxford Private Markets Investments Programme can augment your current financial industry know-how and expand your familiarity with this specialised area.
Acquire entry and comprehension of the private markets realm and master the essential abilities to leverage fresh prospects.
Is this programme for you?
The primary objective of this programme is to facilitate finance experts eager to capitalise on career prospects in the developing private market industry and enhance their expertise to sustain competitiveness in the field. Whether you hold the positions of a financier, investor, fund administrator, analyst, trader, accountant, consultant, regulator, or business reporter, you can enhance your proficiency in this specialised yet expanding realm of finance by augmenting your familiarity with it. In addition, you can secure an opening into the private markets' specialised universe by undertaking this programme.
Throughout the duration of the programme, you’ll interact with the private market data source Preqin.
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About Preqin, a part of BlackRock
Preqin empowers financial professionals who invest in or allocate to private markets with essential data and insights. Acquired by BlackRock in 2025, Preqin complements the existing Aladdin technology platform to provide investment solutions for the whole portfolio. For more information visit www.preqin.com.
This Oxford Private Markets Investments Programme is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The programme has an estimated 60 hours of learning.
Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. Oxford Saïd and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
Programme overview
Introduction
Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)
The private equity sector has achieved unparalleled triumph in the last few years, raising a historic sum of money, making investments, and delivering returns to investors.
Nevertheless, since the approaches are unique to this field, having a subtle comprehension of the procedures, lingo, and legal structures is indispensable for individuals aspiring to engage in it.
Enrolling in the Oxford Private Markets Investments Programme can augment your current financial industry know-how and expand your familiarity with this specialised area.
Acquire entry and comprehension of the private markets realm and master the essential abilities to leverage fresh prospects.
Is this programme for you?
The primary objective of this programme is to facilitate finance experts eager to capitalise on career prospects in the developing private market industry and enhance their expertise to sustain competitiveness in the field. Whether you hold the positions of a financier, investor, fund administrator, analyst, trader, accountant, consultant, regulator, or business reporter, you can enhance your proficiency in this specialised yet expanding realm of finance by augmenting your familiarity with it. In addition, you can secure an opening into the private markets' specialised universe by undertaking this programme.
Throughout the duration of the programme, you’ll interact with the private market data source Preqin.
About Preqin, a part of BlackRock
Preqin empowers financial professionals who invest in or allocate to private markets with essential data and insights. Acquired by BlackRock in 2025, Preqin complements the existing Aladdin technology platform to provide investment solutions for the whole portfolio. For more information visit www.preqin.com.
This Oxford Private Markets Investments Programme is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The programme has an estimated 60 hours of learning.
Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. Oxford Saïd and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
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What will set you apart
The tools to operate confidently and knowledgeably within the evolving sector of private market investments.
The ability to assess, acquire, and add value to private assets, navigate the deals process, and compile an investment memorandum.
The knowledge needed to negotiate a debt package or limited partner agreement, and implement a private market strategy.
A contextual grounding in real-world events and the skills to analyse current reports to ascertain returns from assets and funds.
Unlimited access to both the official Oxford Executive Education Alumni group on LinkedIn and edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.Programme curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
Become fluent in the language of private markets
Module 2
Private asset acquisition and management
Module 3
Structuring investment vehicles
Module 4
Performance evaluation for private investments
Module 5
Asset owners: Role models in asset allocation
Module 6
Megatrends and the future of private markets
Programme Director
Ludovic Phalippou
Professor of Financial Economics, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
About the certificate
Distinguish yourself as a financial professional with expertise in navigating the private market investments ecosystem by obtaining a certificate of attendance from Oxford Saïd and leveraging it for recognition.
Participants who successfully complete the programme will also join the official Oxford Executive Education Alumni LinkedIn group – a closed networking group for all alumni of Open, Online, and Executive Education Programmes from Oxford Saïd.
*This is an official Saïd Business School, University of Oxford alumni group for online and executive programmes. Access to this group will only be granted following the participant’s successful completion and passing of the programme.
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