ILPA Institute: Operational Due Diligence for the Limited Partner Chicago (June)
Overview
The Operational Due Diligence for the Limited Partner course is designed for the limited partner looking for an in-depth understanding of how to diligence a private equity fund. Participants will learn process design and best practices integral to risk mitigation to ensure healthy partner relationships.
This live, faculty-led program combines lecture-based learning with interactive networking and group work elements, featuring case studies designed uniquely for LPs by LPs.
Who Should Attend?
This program is part of the ILPA Institute Intensive series of courses, which means this program is designed for the limited partner with more than three years of experience in private equity and is suitable for organizations who both in-source and out-source their operational due diligence.
Course Date and Fees
June 25-26, 2026 (Chicago, US)
Member Early Bird rate: $1,899
Member rate: $2,399
Early Bird Deadline: May 8, 2026
Key Learning Objectives
- Understand what operational risk is, why operational due diligence matters, and how to scope and design your ODD process
- Learn what documentation to request during your diligence process, which key risk areas to focus on and how to assess the information
- Obtain best practices through the lens of human psychology for how to prepare for and conduct an onsite visit
- Understand how to apply a framework to evaluate results and risk trade-offs of moving forward with a management company and investment
- Learn to develop an ongoing monitoring process and how to identify and react to red flags
PROGRAM LEVEL: Intermediate
PRE-REQUISITE: No pre-requisites are required to attend the program.
DELIVERY METHOD: Group-Live
CREDIT: 14 CPE Credits
Institutional Limited Partners Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org
CFA Institute: ILPA members have the ability to earn CE credit for their participation in this program and can use their online CE tracker to document it. Any questions can be directed to the CFA Institute at ceprograms@cfainstitute.org.
* Pricing and availability are correct at the date of publication and are subject to change without notice.
Event DetailsDate: June 25-26, 2026Venue: University of Chicago: Gleacher CenterLocation: 450 N Cityfront Plaza Dr, Chicago, IL 60611 United States
Agenda
June 25, 2026
- 8:30 amBreakfast
- 9:00 amTraining
- 12:00 pmLunch
- 1:00 pmTraining
- 5:00 pmAdjourn
June 26, 2026
- 8:30 amBreakfast
- 9:00 amTraining
- 12:00 pmLunch
- 1:00 pmTraining
- 5:00 pmAdjourn
Speakers
- Sharmila KassamILPA Faculty
Accommodations
ILPA has reserved a block of rooms at a special group rate of $339 + Tax per night at the InterContinental Magnificent Mile hotel. Click Here to book before the June 1, 2026 cut-off date.
