Continuing Education for Professionals and Executives
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) offers the ideal conditions for lifelong learning. Tailored to the needs of working professionals, our continuing education programs range from short, one-day workshops and industry-standard certifications to full-fledged academic master’s degrees from the Technical University of Munich. Individualized formats for executives, flexible online courses, and customized programs for organizations are also part of the continuing education offerings at the TUM Institute for Lifelong Learning.
Become a thought leader in your field and expand your professional networks - with the certificate program offered by the Technical University of Munich and the BVK (Federal Association of Private Equity).
Part-time Certificate Program “Certified Private Equity Analyst – CPEA (TUM/BVK)”
Now in its 14th year, the “Certified Private Equity Analyst – CPEA (TUM/BVK)” continuing education program offers in-depth training leading to a certified degree with two specializations: private equity or venture capital. The program is designed for professionals in the private equity and investment industries, as well as the M&A sector.
Program Overview
The program is under the academic supervision of Prof. Dr. Christoph Kaserer of the TUM School of Management and is designed for working professionals who wish to flexibly integrate their continuing education into their daily work routine.
The program is designed to be taken while working and begins in October on-site at the TUM Institute for Lifelong Learning in Munich. This allows participants to benefit from direct interaction with faculty and fellow students on-site.
Schedule
15 in-person days: 5 modules, each lasting 3 days (Thursday–Saturday), over a period of 7 months starting in October 2026.
Oct. 8–10, 2026: Module 1 - Fundamentals of Private Capital and Fund Structures
Nov. 26–28, 2026: Module 2 - Transaction Processes and Structuring
Feb. 4–6, 2026: Module 3 - Fund and Investment Governance
Mar. 11–13, 2027: Module 4 - Portfolio Development
April 8–10, 27: Module 5 – Exit Strategies, Fundraising, and Negotiation
Tuition: 12,750 EUR (regular rate). 10,750 EUR for members of the BVK and other partners (see list on the program page), plus a 10% discount on the regular tuition for TUM alumni.
Partial Scholarships (Application Deadline: May 31, 2026):
For the 2026–27 program year, there are a total of four partial scholarships, each worth 5,000 euros.
Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
München, Germany
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