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Co-Investing Plans & Professionals

ILPA has resources and training opportunities for those who currently co-invest or are considering adding this objective to their portfolio. The ILPA Institute programming combines faculty-led lectures with hands-on training and group work and the valuable opportunity to network and thought-share with limited partners from across the ILPA membership. Details on your suggested journey are below:

  • Go to ILPA Institute Online Self-Paced Programs
    ILPA Institute Online Self-Paced Programs
    The ILPA Institute offers a series of - at your own pace - programming that will be your first step in your training journey with ILPA. Sign up for the private equity suite of programming, The Fundamentals of Private Equity and The Economics of Private Equity to learn about: the basics of the private equity asset class; the industry’s complex interdependencies; the typical economic arrangements structured between LP and GP and other parties; and the ILPA Principles and templates that have shaped the industry and the role of an LP. These programs provide an interactive, self-guided experience on private equity essential terms, strategies and challenges.
  • Go to Private Equity Co-Investing for the Limited Partner Course
    Private Equity Co-Investing for the Limited Partner Course
    Whether you are new to a team/role that currently co-invests or an experienced investment professional looking to add co-investments to your portfolio, the Private Equity Co-Investing for the Limited Partner course teaches how to evaluate and maintain co-investment allocations and explores opportunities for direct investment activities (providing an overview of the differences between the two). This live program is offered virtually and in-person throughout the year.

Private Credit Plans & Professionals

ILPA has resources and training opportunities for those currently investing in private debt or are considering adding this objective to their portfolio. The ILPA Institute programming combines faculty-led lectures with hands-on training and group work and the valuable opportunity to network with limited partners from across the ILPA membership. Details on your suggested journey are below:

  • Go to ILPA Institute Online Self-Paced Programs
    ILPA Institute Online Self-Paced Programs
    The ILPA Institute offers a series of - at your own pace - programming that will be your first step in your training journey with ILPA. Sign up for the private equity suite of programming, The Fundamentals of Private Equity and The Economics of Private Equity to learn about: the basics of the private equity asset class; the industry’s complex interdependencies; the typical economic arrangements structured between LP and GP and other parties; and the ILPA Principles and templates that have shaped the industry and the role of an LP. These programs provide an interactive, self-guided experience on private equity essential terms, strategies and challenges.
  • Go to Private Credit for the Limited Partner Course
    Private Credit for the Limited Partner Course
    Whether you are new to a team/role that currently invests in private credit or an experienced investment professional looking to adding private credit to your portfolio, the Private Credit for the Limited Partner course teaches how to evaluate and maintain a private credit allocation (including private credit, equity, fixed income, special situation/opportunistic). This live program is offered virtually and in-person throughout the year.

Real Assets Plans & Professionals

ILPA has resources and training opportunities for those currently investing in real assets or are considering adding this objective to their portfolio. The ILPA Institute programming combines faculty-led lectures with hands-on training and group work and the valuable opportunity to network and thought-share with limited partners from across the ILPA membership. Details on your suggested journey are below:

  • Go to ILPA Institute Online Self-Paced Programs
    ILPA Institute Online Self-Paced Programs
    The ILPA Institute offers a series of - at your own pace - programming that will be your first step in your training journey with ILPA. Sign up for the private equity suite of programming, The Fundamentals of Private Equity and The Economics of Private Equity to learn about: the basics of the private equity asset class; the industry’s complex interdependencies; the typical economic arrangements structured between LP and GP and other parties; and the ILPA Principles and templates that have shaped the industry and the role of an LP. These programs provide an interactive, self-guided experience on private equity essential terms, strategies and challenges.
  • Go to Real Assets for the Limited Partner Course
    Real Assets for the Limited Partner Course
    Whether you are new to a team/role that currently invests real assets (excluding real estate) or an experienced investment professional looking to adding real assets and infrastructure to your portfolio, the Real Assets for the Limited Partner course teaches how to evaluate and maintain a portfolio of real assets strategies including (but not limited to) core infrastructure, renewable energy, traditional oil and gas, natural resources, and other specialty assets. This live program is offered virtually and in-person throughout the year.

Secondaries Plans & Professionals

ILPA has resources and training opportunities for those currently investing in secondary markets or are considering adding this objective to their portfolio. The ILPA Institute programming combines faculty-led lectures with hands-on training and group work and the valuable opportunity to network and thought-share with limited partners from across the ILPA membership. Details on your suggested journey are below:

  • Go to ILPA Institute Online Self-Paced Programs
    ILPA Institute Online Self-Paced Programs
    The ILPA Institute offers a series of - at your own pace - programming that will be your first step in your training journey with ILPA. Sign up for the private equity suite of programming, The Fundamentals of Private Equity and The Economics of Private Equity to learn about: the basics of the private equity asset class; the industry’s complex interdependencies; the typical economic arrangements structured between LP and GP and other parties; and the ILPA Principles and templates that have shaped the industry and the role of an LP. These programs provide an interactive, self-guided experience on private equity essential terms, strategies and challenges.
  • Go to Secondary Fund Modeling Course
    Secondary Fund Modeling Course
    The Secondary Fund Modeling course provides participants a specialist opportunity to advance their skills and understanding of secondary interest in private equity funds. This course provides a framework to assess a secondary opportunity from multiple perspectives (buyer, seller and general partner), and utilizes hands-on modeling training in the interest of integrating the secondary opportunity into your organization’s investment program.

ESG Plans & Professionals

ILPA has resources and training opportunities for those currently implementing ESG investing or looking to improve their portfolio and add ESG considerations into their investment decisions. The ILPA Institute programming combines faculty-led lectures with hands-on training and group work and the valuable opportunity to network with limited partners from across the ILPA membership. Details on your suggested journey are below:

  • Go to ILPA Institute Online Self-Paced Programs
    ILPA Institute Online Self-Paced Programs
    The ILPA Institute offers a series of - at your own pace - programming that will be your first step in your training journey with ILPA. Sign up for the private equity suite of programming, ESG Fundamentals and Integrating ESG Best Practices to learn how to: define and establish ESG processes; understand how to develop ESG policy and measure manager integration; integrate ESG into your investment process; and identify legal and regulatory considerations and benchmarking options. These programs provide an interactive, self-guided experience on private equity essential terms, strategies and challenges.
  • Go to ESG for the Limited Partner Course
    ESG for the Limited Partner Course
    Whether you are new to a team/role that currently invests with ESG considerations or looking to integrate ESG into your portfolio, the ESG Investing for the Limited Partner course will help you understand the ESG investment process, high-priority topics within the lens, risk mitigation and GP relationships. This live program is offered virtually and in-person throughout the year.
  • Go to ESG Resources
    ESG Resources
    ILPA has an abundance of resources available on our website focused on ESG investing including our concise ESG roadmap and upcoming webcasts and roundtables. Plus, we serve as Secretariat to the industry-led ESG Data Convergence Project.

Resources For All Alternative Strategies

ILPA offers education and training opportunities that are beneficial to all members regardless of where you are in your career.

  • Go to Communicating with Influence for the Limited Partner Course
    Communicating with Influence for the Limited Partner Course
    The ILPA Institute's Communicating with Influence for the Limited Partner course is designed for all LPs, regardless of your tenure. This interactive program is designed to deepen your communication skills with talent management, relationships with internal stakeholders, general partners, consultants and trustees. Every decision and strategy in private equity are made through having essential conversations and this course will provide you with the skills to effectively communicate and help you grow your influence in your role. This live program is offered virtually and in-person throughout the year.
  • Go to ILPA Webcasts
    ILPA Webcasts
    Keep your knowledge of the private markets current with ILPA’s regular webcasts. These monthly, one-hour webcasts provide you with training and updates on issues top-of-mind for LPs, from investing best practices, legal and regulatory updates and expert panels with top industry peers. These events are free for ILPA members and are a great opportunity to stay engaged and connected.
  • Go to ILPA MCON Workshops
    ILPA MCON Workshops
    Register for the ILPA annual Members' Conference each spring - the largest LP-only gathering in the world that includes a selection of high-quality educational workshops and collaborative roundtable discussions and the opportunity to connect with and learn alongside other LPs.
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