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Training EBITDA - Mastering the Key Profitability Indicator

Ref: FYD237
10 people max.
From $5,775 HT / per person
Pay in 3 installments · On-site on request · +$540 with certification exam
5 days
Remote

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Learning objectives

  • Master the EBITDA calculation to evaluate a company's operational performance
  • Develop certified financial analysis skills through EBITDA
  • Understand EBITDA components for strategic business decisions
  • Implement EBITDA in practical financial dashboards
  • Analyze EBITDA limitations and adjustments for reliable reporting
  • Build EBITDA forecasts to optimize business management

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Without this upskilling, your team accumulates a technological gap that translates directly into productivity loss.

  • Organizations that don't train their talents on key topics see their competitiveness drop.

  • Every quarter without training is a gap widening with competitors who invest.

  • The cost of inaction quickly exceeds that of well-targeted training.

Youcef TAHRI
Youcef TAHRI

Learni trainer · Management expert

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction

Program

Module 1EBITDA Fundamentals: Definition, History, and Strategic Role (IFRS Standards, Concrete Examples)

Discover the precise definition of EBITDA as a measure of gross operating cash flow, explore its history since the 1980s and adoption by listed companies, analyze real examples from French company balance sheets, perform your first manual calculations on simplified cases, identify benefits for quick business valuation.

Module 2EBITDA Calculation: Detailed Breakdown (EBIT, Depreciation, Provisions, Excel Tools)

Dive into the step-by-step EBITDA calculation from the income statement, break down gross operating elements and deduct non-cash charges such as depreciation and provisions, use Excel to model automated formulas on real company data, complete practical exercises on provided balance sheets, produce your first clear and professional EBITDA report.

Module 3EBITDA Interpretation: Ratios and Sector Benchmarks (Analytical Tools, Comparisons)

Learn to interpret EBITDA by relating it to revenue for precise operating margins, compare sector benchmarks using databases like Diane or BvD, analyze cases of companies in growth or distress, calculate EBITDA/debt and EV/EBITDA ratios using advanced Excel, draw strategic insights to boost your company's competitiveness.

Module 4EBITDA Limitations: Adjustments and Common Pitfalls (Normalization, Fraud, Court Cases)

Examine EBITDA limitations such as non-compliance with French accounting standards, identify manipulation pitfalls through famous cases like Enron, perform normalized adjustments on real balance sheets, integrate provisions and exceptional gains, build a robust adjusted EBITDA for reliable certified professional analyses.

Module 5Practical EBITDA Applications: Forecasts and Case Studies (Ongoing Projects, Simulations)

Apply EBITDA to SME and mid-cap company case studies, create 3-year forecasts using dynamic Excel models, simulate impact scenarios (growth, crisis), present your complete EBITDA analysis with strategic recommendations, finalize a deliverable ongoing project for your professional CV, gain confidence for management committee presentations.

Evaluation method

  • Multiple-choice quiz to validate knowledge on EBITDA calculation and interpretation
  • Practical case studies with oral presentation
  • Defense of the ongoing EBITDA project under real conditions

Learning method

  • Courses led by an active chartered accountant
  • Practical exercises on real company balance sheets
  • Progressive ongoing project on EBITDA throughout the training
  • Comprehensive course materials with Excel templates provided to each participant

Methods, materials and delivery

The Training EBITDA - Mastering the Key Profitability Indicator program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training EBITDA - Mastering the Key Profitability Indicator program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training EBITDA - Mastering the Key Profitability Indicator program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

Our method

Training quality, guaranteed at every step

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Training EBITDA - Mastering the Key Profitability Indicator training cost?+
The individual price is $5,775 (USD). A detailed quote is sent within one business day.
How long is the Training EBITDA - Mastering the Key Profitability Indicator training?+
The training lasts 5 journées, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices.
How is this training paid for?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company (L&D or training budget). We invoice in US dollars and accept bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
Are there any prerequisites?+
Basic knowledge in accounting, reading balance sheets and income statements
Is a certificate delivered at the end?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report.
Does Learni provide the equipment?+
No. A computer and stable internet connection are required for the participant. Learni provides the educational platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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