Is the training Qualiopi certified?

Yes, Learni is a Qualiopi-certified training organization. This certification guarantees the quality of our courses and enables funding through OPCO and other mechanisms.

How can I fund my training?

Our courses are eligible for OPCO funding. Learni supports you through the funding process. A personalized quote is available upon request.

What are the prerequisites for this training?

The prerequisites for the Training EBITDA - Mastering the Key Profitability Indicator training are: Basic knowledge in accounting, reading balance sheets and income statements. A preliminary interview validates your eligibility.

Is the training available in person?

Yes, the Training EBITDA - Mastering the Key Profitability Indicator training is available in distanciel. The format can be adapted to your needs (inter, intra, custom).

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Methods, approaches, and teaching resources

The Training EBITDA - Mastering the Key Profitability Indicator training is delivered in-person or remotely (blended-learning, e-learning, virtual classroom, remote in-person). At Learni, a Qualiopi-certified training organization, each program is designed to maximize skills acquisition, regardless of the training mode chosen.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative, and active methods (through practical exercises and/or real-world scenarios). This pedagogical approach ensures concrete and directly applicable learning in the workplace.

Teaching resources provided

To ensure the quality of the Training EBITDA - Mastering the Key Profitability Indicator training, Learni provides the following teaching resources:

Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, video projector or interactive touchscreen (for remote sessions)
Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
Course materials, practical exercises, and supplementary resources
Post-training access to materials and teaching resources

For in-house training at a location external to Learni, the client ensures and commits to having all necessary teaching materials (IT equipment, internet connection...) for the proper conduct of the training action in accordance with the prerequisites indicated in the communicated training program.

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Assessment methods

The assessment of skills acquired during the Training EBITDA - Mastering the Key Profitability Indicator training is carried out through:

During training: case studies, practical exercises, and professional scenarios
At the end of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
After training: training completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Training accessibility

Learni is committed to the accessibility of its professional training programs. All our training programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt teaching methods to your specific needs. Do not hesitate to contact us for any accommodation request.

Training 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

Training 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