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Structured development for private capital investors
Whether you are building your understanding of private capital or enhancing your effectiveness as an experienced investor, our recommended learning supports professional development for LP careers.
Combining industry expertise, practical insights and peer learning, these programmes help Limited Partner professionals strengthen their knowledge, broaden their perspective and develop the capabilities needed to make informed investment decisions in a changing market.
The courses below are recommendations. If you would like to focus on an alternative skillset or specialism, please contact our Learning & Development Team for advice, or see all upcoming courses.
Recommended courses for LPs
Build your knowledge
LP Foundation
Course overview
Gain essential skills to grow your career as an LP in private capital. Delivered by leading industry practitioners, this course provides a comprehensive introduction to fund management, equipping delegates with the practical knowledge needed to navigate the LP landscape.
Key topics
- Fund due diliigence
- Management
- Track record (operational, value creation, succession, ESG, emerging managers)
- Planning your portfolio (construction and pacing, measuring returns)
- Portfolio monitoring (advisory boards, annual meetings, update meetings, quarterly and annual fund reports, distrbution and capital call notices)
- Regulation, legal agreements and terms (regulatory framework, fund structures, fund economics, terms, limited partnership agreement)
Delegate takeaways
- Build Core LP Skills
Understand the fundamentals of fund structures, legal frameworks, and the LP-GP relationship. - Strengthen Investment Judgement
Learn how to assess fund managers, conduct due diligence, and construct resilient portfolios. - Navigate ESG & Governance
Explore how responsible investment principles shape LP decision-making. - Enhance Monitoring Capabilities
Gain practical insights into performance tracking, reporting, and risk management. - Expand Your Network
Connect with peers and industry experts to share experiences and build lasting relationships. - Become part of our Foundation Alumni Community
Gain benefits including discounted access to events, exclusive Q&A sessions, unique networking opportunities and more.
Testimonial
"There were some really interesting ideas that came up around team diligence and investment structures that I was able to take back to my team. Going forward we are looking to incorporate the LP Foundation course into the induction process for new team members."
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Strengthen your expertise as you prepare for the next step in your career
Skills of Negotiation
Course overview
Master effective negotiation techniques to close even the most complex deals. Through interactivity and real industry case studies, delegates will discover how to plan negotiations, counter objections, and persuade with skill and confidence. Each delegate will have ample opportunity to discuss specific private capital negotiating situations and receive individual feedback.
Key topics
- What is negotiation? (competitive vs. collaborative, recognising different approaches)
- Behaviours of effective negotiators
- Multi-party negotiation case study
- Planning to negotiate
- Persuasion levers
- Conflict resolution
- Control skills (questioning, listening, silence)
- Dealing with certainty vs ambiguity
Delegate takeaways
- Prepare and plan effectively for negotiations, using frameworks.
- Recognise behavioural dynamics, including reading signals, managing emotions, and understanding the interests behind stated positions.
- Communicate and influence with impact, using questioning, listening, and framing techniques.
- Navigate multi-party negotiations.
- Manage challenging conversations.
- Reflect on personal negotiation style, identifying strengths and development areas to improve performance in real deal contexts.
Testimonial
Very comprehensive, knowledgeable, and energetic presentation. Good case studies which really brought the sessions to life.
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Improving Your Impact: Communication Skills in Private Capital
Course overview
Beyond technical expertise, the ability to communicate effectively and build trust with management teams and investment committees is critical for achieving impact in the private capital markets. Led by a specialist Course Director, delegates will discover how to adapt communication styles for different audiences, including management teams and investment committees, handle challenging conversations and deliver feedback effectively, build credibility and confidence when presenting to senior stakeholders, and set personal goals to enhance long-term effectiveness.
Key topics
- Essence of your role
- Why impact and communication skills matter in deal-making
- Meeting management teams
- Techniques to improve your interactions
- Handling difficult topics
- Investment Committee/Advisory committee/presentations/pitching - delivering with confidence
Delegate takeaways
- Communicate with impact in investment settings, including management meetings and Investment Committees.
- Adapt communication styles to different audiences for maximum influence and clarity.
- Deliver feedback effectively to build trust and drive performance in portfolio companies and internal teams.
- Handle challenging conversations with confidence and professionalism.
- Present persuasively, turning analysis into compelling narratives that secure buy-in.
- Set personal action goals to embed learning and improve long-term effectiveness.
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Non-Executive Directors
Course overview
Delivered by experienced board members and industry practitioners, the programme explores the unique dynamics of PE-backed boards, the responsibilities of NEDs, and how they can add strategic value. Delegates will gain practical insights into governance, stakeholder management, and boardroom effectiveness, whilst sharing experiences with fellow senior professionals.
Key topics
- Legal responsibilities of directors
- Corporate governance
- Healthy and safety for directors
- Characteristics of effective boards and NEDs
- Q&A with experienced NEDs
- Board dynamics
- Personal behaviour in the boardroom
- Removing directors
Delegate takeaways
- Understand the NED Role in PE-Backed Businesses
Gain clarity on the expectations, responsibilities, and influence of Non-Executive Directors. - Boardroom Effectiveness
Learn how to contribute strategically, challenge constructively, and support management teams in driving value creation. - Governance & Legal Duties
Refresh your understanding of corporate governance frameworks, fiduciary responsibilities, and legal obligations. - Practical Insight & Peer Learning
Benefit from real-world case studies, practitioner-led sessions, and shared experiences with fellow senior professionals.
Testimonial
Rich in experience and content from great speakers - big thanks to Murray for bringing the whole thing together. As a relatively experienced Investor Director it was hugely valuable to get perspectives from the speakers.
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Stay ahead of industry change
Harnessing AI for Private Capital: From Origination to Value Creation
Course overview
This one‑day course equips delegates with the knowledge and frameworks needed to apply AI across the investment lifecycle, from sourcing and diligence to value creation. With AI rapidly reshaping industries and reshaping competitive advantage, this programme demystifies the tools, terminology and emerging capabilities that matter most to private capital firms today. Delegates will explore the commercial implications of AI adoption, assess what “good” looks like in data readiness, and understand the legal, ethical and governance considerations surrounding the technology.
Key topics
- Market context: The impact of AI on the investment landscape
- AI fundamentals
- Applied AI in private capital
- Understanding LLMs
- Requirements for successful deployment
- Data readiness
- Buying AI
- AI at fund level
Delegate takeaways
- Understand the AI landscape, including core concepts, opportunities, limitations and trends most relevant to private capital.
- Assess a company’s AI and data maturity, identifying value creation levers and risks.
- Apply AI to the investment lifecycle, including pipeline generation, diligence, operational improvement and strategic positioning at exit.
- Evaluate common AI use cases, from automation and analytics to product enhancements and customer insights.
- Navigate legal, ethical and governance considerations.
- Develop practical next steps, giving delegates confidence to work with management teams and advisors to identify and prioritise AI initiatives.
Testimonial
My favourite sessions were 'AI at the fund level' and 'AI value creation' - the case studies and examples were really useful. I also appreciated that they answered a lot of questions along the way (including demos of Claude functionality).
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AI Breakfast Series
Overview
Join us for two AI breakfast series sessions exploring how AI can be used safely and effectively across private capital, covering key capabilities and practical applications. We’ll share real use cases across teams, alongside guidance on responsible experimentation, data privacy, and governance.
Session 1: Fund-ready AI: Real use cases & practical frameworks
Key topics include
- Data privacy, risk, and governance considerations
- AI tools to support productivity and decision-making
- Opportunities and limitations of AI
- Awareness of key risks, including data privacy and governance
Session 2: Safe Experimentation with AI
Key topics include
- Practical AI use cases across departments
- Safe and responsible AI experimentation
- Data privacy, risk, and governance considerations
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