Investment Research Training for Ireland
Build real skills analysing markets, companies, and financial data without hype or shortcuts
Starting October 2025, we're running a structured learning programme for people who want to understand how professional investment research actually works. This isn't about quick wins or guaranteed returns. It's about building practical knowledge through guided study and hands-on analysis.
Ask About Autumn 2025 ProgrammeWhich Path Makes Sense for You?
Different backgrounds need different starting points. Here's how we match learning paths to where you're actually at.
Finance Background
Already working in banking, accounting, or related fields? You'll probably want the advanced track.
- Portfolio theory deep dive
- Sector-specific analysis methods
- Quantitative research tools
- Real case studies from Irish market
Career Switcher
Coming from another professional field and want to move into research? The foundations track builds from scratch.
- Financial statements explained clearly
- How markets actually function
- Research methodology basics
- Building your analytical toolkit
Personal Investor
Managing your own portfolio and want to get better at it? The practical investor path focuses on what you need.
- Company evaluation frameworks
- Risk assessment approaches
- Reading between the lines in reports
- Common mistakes to avoid
Real Work, Not Theory Alone
You'll spend time with actual company filings, market data, and research reports. We use examples from Irish and European markets because that's what's relevant here.
Each module includes assignments where you practice the techniques on real companies. You'll make mistakes. That's how you learn what works and what doesn't before any actual money is involved.
By the end, you should be able to read a quarterly report and spot what matters, understand how analysts build models, and form reasoned opinions about company valuations.
Core Skills
What you'll actually develop
Financial Analysis
Reading balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports with understanding. You'll know what the numbers mean and what they hide.
Industry Context
Companies don't exist in isolation. You'll learn to assess competitive positions, market dynamics, and sector trends that matter.
Valuation Methods
Several approaches to figuring out what something might be worth. Each has strengths and blind spots. You'll practice using multiple frameworks.
Risk Assessment
Identifying what could go wrong isn't pessimism, it's professionalism. You'll develop frameworks for evaluating various risk factors systematically.
Research Writing
Communicating your analysis clearly matters as much as doing it. You'll practice writing research notes that explain your reasoning.
Data Tools
Using spreadsheets properly, accessing financial databases, and organizing research efficiently. The practical side of research work.
What's Changing in 2025
The investment research field keeps evolving. Here's what we're watching and how it affects what you should learn.
ESG Integration
Environmental, social, and governance factors are now standard parts of company analysis across Europe. You need to know how to evaluate these dimensions alongside traditional financials.
Data Availability
More information is accessible than ever before, but that creates new problems. Knowing what data matters and what's just noise is becoming the real skill.
Regulatory Shifts
MiFID II and other regulations have changed how research gets produced and distributed in Europe. Understanding this landscape is part of working in the field now.
Technology in Analysis
Tools are getting more sophisticated, but they don't replace judgement. You'll learn both what technology can help with and where human analysis still matters most.
What Previous Participants Say
Honest feedback from people who completed earlier versions of this programme
"I came in thinking I understood financial statements from my accounting background. Turns out reading them for investment purposes is completely different. The programme helped me see what analysts actually look for."
"The course was challenging but realistic about what you can actually learn in six months. I'm not suddenly a portfolio manager, but I can do proper company research now and understand what I'm reading in analyst reports."
"Best part was working through real examples from Irish companies. You see patterns in the data that textbooks don't really convey. The valuation module was particularly useful for my work."
"I appreciated the honest approach about limitations and uncertainties in valuation. Too many courses sell certainty that doesn't exist. This one taught practical frameworks while being realistic about what you can and can't know."
Programme Structure and Investment
Three learning paths with different depths and time commitments for Autumn 2025
Foundations
- 12 weeks, part-time format
- Core financial analysis skills
- Basic valuation frameworks
- Weekly assignments with feedback
- Access to research databases
- Study materials included
Advanced Track
- 24 weeks intensive programme
- Advanced valuation methods
- Sector specialisation options
- Portfolio theory and application
- Individual mentoring sessions
- Full database access and materials
- Final research project
Practical Investor
- 8 weeks focused modules
- Company evaluation essentials
- Risk assessment frameworks
- Practical assignments
- Limited database access
- Core materials provided
Programmes start October 2025 with online sessions scheduled for Irish time zones. Payment plans available. All prices include VAT. Early application recommended as each track is limited to 15 participants for quality interaction. No refunds after programme begins, but you can defer to the next intake if circumstances change before start date.