Introduction to Industry and Company Analysis
Master industry and company analysis: Gain expert insights into the key drivers of business performance
$99.00
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What you get:
- 1 hour of content
- Interactive exercises
- World-class instructor
- Closed captions
- Q&A support
- Future course updates
- Course exam
- Certificate of achievement
Introduction to Industry and Company Analysis
$99.00
Lifetime access
What you get:
- 1 hour of content
- Interactive exercises
- World-class instructor
- Closed captions
- Q&A support
- Future course updates
- Course exam
- Certificate of achievement
$99.00
Lifetime access
What you get:
- 1 hour of content
- Interactive exercises
- World-class instructor
- Closed captions
- Q&A support
- Future course updates
- Course exam
- Certificate of achievement
What You Learn
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the key drivers impacting business performance, both at the company-specific level and across the industry
- Identify and analyse the unique idiosyncratic factors that impact individual company performance
- Leverage Michael’s Porter 5 Forces model to assess the attractiveness of an industry
- Develop the skills to find peer companies and effectively conduct comparative analysis
- Use the industry life cycle model to understand the competitive forces and value drivers in a specific sector
- Expand your business acumen with analytical skills
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Industry leaders and professionals globally rely on this top-rated course to enhance their skills.
Course Description
Have you ever wondered what tools companies use to survive the fierce competition in today’s business environment? Our Introduction to Industry and Company Analysis course answers this question. We start with the basics. First, we explore the uses of industry analysis, then, we learn to group firms and work with the industry classification systems. Next, we examine the factors that determine the firms' sensitivity to the business cycle and learn to create a “peer group” using the company’s industry classification. Throughout the industry and company analysis course, we cover the elements of comprehensive industry analysis and the principles of industry strategic analysis. After covering the basics, we examine the effects of industry capacity, barriers to entry, and industry concentration on companies’ pricing power. In addition, we study the industry life cycle models and learn to categorize industries according to the five main stages: embryonic, growth, shakeout, mature, and decline. The course continues with the more practical aspects of industry analysis by comparing the characteristics of representative industries. Towards the end of the industry and company analysis course, we examine the economic determinants that affect an industry’s revenues and profits, such as GDP growth, level of interest rates, and inflation. To conclude, we summarize the elements that should be covered in a thorough company analysis. Master the art of industry and company analysis with our comprehensive course—ideal for financial analysts and investment professionals seeking to upskill. Enroll today and join a community of experts committed to success.
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1.1 Course Introduction
2 min
1.2 Industry Analysis
3 min
1.3 Industry Classification Systems
4 min
Interactive Exercises
Practice what you've learned with coding tasks, flashcards, fill in the blanks, multiple choice, and other fun exercises.
Practice what you've learned with coding tasks, flashcards, fill in the blanks, multiple choice, and other fun exercises.
Curriculum
- 1. Industry Analysis9 Lessons 38 Min
In this section, we apply a top-down approach—we examine the industry as a whole, and then analyze its interrelation with individual firms. Next, we explain how companies and industries are classified based on different factors. We also discuss the various elements of industry analysis, including peer and strategic analysis. To better understand how industries operate, we dig deeper into Porter’s 5 Forces framework.
Course Introduction2 minIndustry Analysis3 minIndustry Classification Systems4 minCommercial Industry Classification Systems3 minGovernmental Industry Classification Systems3 minCyclical vs. Non-cyclical Firms5 minPeer Group Analysis4 minIndustry Analysis (Elements)6 minStrategic Analysis (Principles)8 min - 2. Pricing Power and Company Analysis7 Lessons 45 Min
This section covers the industry life cycle and its characteristics providing examples from various economic sectors. It also outlines several factors that influence industry growth. To wrap up the Industry and Company Analysis course, we examine the constituent elements of a complete company analysis.
Barriers to Entry6 minIndustry Concentration6 minIndustry Capacity6 minIndustry Life-cycle Model8 minRepresentative Industries (Characteristics)6 minIndustry Growth, Profitability, and Risk (External Influences)5 minCompany Analysis (Elements)8 min
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Course Requirements
- No prior experience or knowledge is required. We will start from the basics and gradually build your understanding. Everything you need is included in the course.
Who Should Take This Course?
Level of difficulty: Beginner
- Aspiring finance professionals
- Individuals seeking to enhance their business literacy and understanding
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Meet Your Instructor
Ivan is the COO of 365 Data Science and a CFA charterholder with over 12 years of professional experience in the financial sector. He earned his Master’s degree in Financial Economics from the Erasmus University of Rotterdam, the Netherlands in 2010 and has been fascinated by the world of artificial intelligence and machine learning ever since. Seeing how data science truly redefined the finance industry over the last decade, Ivan knew that he couldn’t stay on the sidelines. In 2019, he published his first online course on corporate finance, combining his expertise with his love of teaching. His goal is to establish 365 Data Science as the best learning platform for aspiring data professionals in the world.
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