6 LEVEL I Introduction to Private Equity The ILPA Institute Level I program is an introductory course designed exclusively for institutional investors who are new to the private equity industry or who wish to gain a broader understanding of the asset class. The Level I program offers a comprehensive overview of investing in private equity. Investment professionals working at many different organization types can benefit from the Level I program. Past participants have included representatives from public and private pension funds, family offices, foundations, endowments, insurance companies and government organizations who are investing or considering investing in private equity. COURSE OVERVIEW Participants will examine key investment principles, explore the role of private equity partnerships and learn the skills necessary to design and build strategies for investing in the asset class. Participants will learn in a highly interactive and hands-on environment.All classroom discussions are focused on ensuring participants solidify and broaden their understanding of private equity. THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO BOOTH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, founded in 1898, has been a leader and innovator in the field of business research and education. It was the first business school in the U.S. to offer a PhD program, the first business school to publish a scholarly business journal, the first to offer an Executive MBA program for experienced managers, the first to have a Nobel laureate on its faculty, and the first to have six Nobel Prize winners on its faculty. LEVEL I LEVEL I COURSE PREREQUISITES PROGRAM LEVEL Overview PRE-REQUISITE No pre-requisites are required to attend the program PRE-READING Reading materials will be sent to participants prior to the start of the session. These will include 3-4 hours of course preparation and required reading. DELIVERY METHOD Group-Live EDUCATIONAL CREDITS Earn 24 CPE Credits (CPE credits are granted based on a 50-minute hour)