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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study, Virtual Classroom	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Value Investing in Technology (Online) certification by Columbia Business School Executive Education offers you the unique insights and guidance you need to make informed investment decisions. In this course, you will learn the value investing strategy popularised by Warren Buffett and participate in hands-on activities that employ a valuation protocol. Value Investing in Technology (Online) is a six-week-long online certification course that will help you gain a well-rounded understanding of valuation frameworks and how these frameworks and protocols apply to technology organisations.

The Value Investing in Technology (Online) certification covers a variety of topics, including the value investing framework, valuation frameworks, and the valuation protocol. You will also have the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities that allow you to practice applying the concepts you learn.

The Highlights

6-week online course
Offered by Columbia Business School
Real-world examples
Live sessions

Programme Offerings

Certificate of completion
Hands-on Activities
Case Studies
Weekly Assignments
Discussion Forums

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Columbia Business School, New York

The Real Estate Investing Strategies (Online) certification fee is US$2,600. The fees can be paid at once or in instalments.

Value Investing in Technology (Online) Certification Fee Structure

Particulars	Details
Total course fee	US$2,600
Pay in 2 instalments	US$2,717
Pay in 3 instalments	US$2,795

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

By completing the course, you will earn the Value Investing in Technology (Online) certification by Columbia Business School Executive Education.

What you will learn

After completing the Value Investing in Technology (Online) certification syllabus, you will be able to make informed investment decisions in technology companies, even in times of crisis. You will learn the key differences between valuing technology companies and non-technology companies, and how to estimate a company's value using the modern valuation protocol.

Upon completion of the Value Investing in Technology (Online) training, you will learn how business, industry, and economic factors impact the modern valuation protocol, and how to examine the unique characteristics of technology companies that create barriers to entry and thus present beneficial investment opportunities.

Who it is for

EntrepreneurInvestment BankerFinancial AdvisorFund ManagerChief Financial OfficerInvestor

The Value Investing in Technology (Online) certification course is designed for mid-level and senior-level finance professionals who want to learn about investing in technology and digital businesses such as:

Admission Details

Follow these steps to enrol in the Value Investing in Technology (Online) classes:

Step 1: Go to the programme website:

https://online1.gsb.columbia.edu/value-investing-technology

Step 2: Fill in the required information to download the brochure

Step 3: Navigate through the course

Step 4: Complete the application form online

Step 5: Pay the course fee

Application Details

To enrol in the Value Investing in Technology (Online) course, you can fill out the online application form by signing up or logging in with your credentials.

The Syllabus

Review key differences between technology and traditional organizations
Understand why traditional valuation approaches are insufficient for identifying investment opportunities in technology

Examine Meta and understand the role of intangible assets, such as the customer and product portfolio, in their valuation
Discuss whether Meta represents a good investment opportunity for high return in technology

Apply a modern valuation framework to evaluate Adobe
Examine Adobe’s transition from a licensing- to a subscription-based model and the impact on its stock price

See how the Cloud transformed businesses through a Salesforce case study
Revisit the valuation model and examine concepts such as organic growth and growth stocks

Explore the role of economic, industry, and business factors in valuation, for an informed assessment of tech stocks
Examine the payments industry, and discuss the valuation case of PayPal

Master the criteria for considering an investment opportunity during a crisis
Learn about depressed valuations during crises and the opportunities that come with them
Apply the framework to Booking, and evaluate the digital travel agency industry during the COVID-19 pandemic