VC University ONLINE

Created in 2019 by Startup@BerkeleyLaw, NVCA, and Venture Forward, VC University ONLINE is the definitive online certificate course in venture finance.

Through video lectures, office hours, interviews with leading venture capitalists, and interactive assessments, VC University ONLINE participants learn the nuts and bolts of venture finance. The course is designed to be completed in 8 weeks, but participants are given 5 months to complete the program at their own pace. Participants who complete the course requirements earn a certificate of completion that acknowledges their accomplishment, and are welcomed into a strong alumni community.

Entrepreneurs, angel investors, VCs, fund managers, attorneys and anyone else looking to unlock their venture finance skills.

From the comfort of your own home or office. Participants will be able to complete the majority of the requirements (approximately 20 hours of content) for the online course on their own schedule. Certain aspects of the course, including office hours and group discussions, will require the participants to coordinate scheduling with instructors and/or other participants.

Online course participants also have exclusive access to monthly Lunch & Learn webinars focusing on a range of important industry topics with expert insights and Q&A. For a preview, watch the March 2020 Lunch & Learn with Joe Horowitz, Managing General Partner of Icon Ventures.

Tuition for the course is $1500 per participant. 

Registration for the February 2021 cohort is now closed. Please sign up for updates when registration opens for our June 2021 cohort.

Our partner Venture Forward is proud to offer a limited number of full and partial scholarships to VC University for qualified candidates. The Venture Forward scholarship is intended for candidates from historically underrepresented backgrounds, who intend to pursue careers in venture capital.

In addition to covering the cost of tuition, candidates who are awarded full scholarships will receive special access to a dedicated mentorship program (starting in April, 2021) to build upon the education provided by VC University ONLINE.

The scholarship application for the February 2021 cohort is now closed.

The next VC University ONLINE course begins on Monday, February 1.

Registration for the February 2021 cohort is now closed. Please sign up for updates when registration opens for the June 2021 cohort.

Registered participants will receive access to the course lectures and materials beginning February 1, 2021.