The A to Z of Equity (ECM)
and Debt (DCM) Capital Markets

The Equity (ECM) and Debt (DCM) Capital Markets Training Course gives finance professionals a structured, comprehensive understanding of how capital markets work — covering the full spectrum from foundational investment theory through to equity issuance, debt instruments, syndication, and regulatory compliance.

Capital markets sit at the heart of how organisations raise finance and how investors deploy capital. Understanding how ECM and DCM operate — the instruments involved, the pricing models used, the roles of investment banks, and the regulatory frameworks that govern them — is essential for anyone working in or alongside financial markets.

This course covers it all. From money markets versus capital markets and financing choices, through portfolio theory, CAPM, and WACC, to IPOs, bond pricing, floating rate notes, high yield markets, and syndication mechanics — every core dimension of capital markets is addressed with clarity and practical depth.

The Equity (ECM) and Debt (DCM) Capital Markets Training Course is built for professionals who want a complete, authoritative understanding of how capital markets function and how equity and debt instruments are structured, priced, issued, and distributed.

The Equity (ECM) and Debt (DCM) Capital Markets Training Course is designed to develop a thorough, practical understanding of capital markets — equipping delegates with the knowledge to work confidently across equity and debt issuance, investment theory, and market regulation.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the role of capital markets, investment banks, and the key users of finance within the financial system
• Distinguish between money markets and capital markets, and primary versus secondary markets
• Evaluate financing choices across debt, equity, and retained earnings
• Apply founding capital market theories including portfolio theory, the Efficient Market Hypothesis, CAPM, and WACC
• Understand the Efficient Frontier and how different investor types approach risk and return
• Identify the characteristics and types of equity and apply ECM pricing models including DDM and DCF
• Explain the different types of equity issuance — IPOs, primary offerings, and secondary offerings — and evaluate stock market types
• Describe bond characteristics, pricing models, and the full range of debt issuance types including fixed rate, FRNs, MTNs, and high yield
• Explain the syndication process, underwriting, and distribution and pricing mechanisms in capital markets
• Apply compliance considerations, due diligence requirements, and key regulatory frameworks governing ECM and DCM activity

The Equity (ECM) and Debt (DCM) Capital Markets Training Course is designed for finance, banking, and investment professionals who need a structured, end-to-end understanding of how equity and debt capital markets operate — from theory and instruments through to issuance, distribution, and regulation.

This course is suitable for:

• Investment banking professionals working in ECM, DCM, or related advisory functions
• Corporate finance managers and analysts involved in capital raising and financing decisions
• Treasury professionals evaluating debt and equity financing options for their organisations
• Asset managers and portfolio managers seeking a deeper understanding of capital market instruments
• Compliance and regulatory professionals working within or alongside capital markets functions
• Financial analysts and research professionals covering equity or fixed income markets
• Professionals transitioning into capital markets roles who need a comprehensive foundational grounding
• Graduate finance professionals entering investment banking, corporate finance, or capital markets careers

The Equity (ECM) and Debt (DCM) Capital Markets Training Course is delivered through a structured, knowledge-building learning approach that progresses logically from financial market fundamentals through to advanced capital markets instruments, issuance mechanics, and regulatory frameworks. Each day builds on the previous, ensuring delegates develop a complete and connected understanding of both ECM and DCM.

Real-world examples of capital markets transactions, pricing models, and regulatory scenarios are integrated throughout — connecting theoretical frameworks to the practical realities of how markets operate.

Delivery methods include:

• Instructor-led sessions covering capital market structures, investment bank roles, and financing fundamentals
• Investment theory workshops applying portfolio theory, CAPM, WACC, and the Efficient Frontier to real market contexts
• Equity markets sessions examining equity characteristics, issuance types, IPO mechanics, and ECM pricing models
• Debt markets workshops covering bond characteristics, pricing models, fixed and floating rate instruments, MTNs, and high yield
• Compliance and regulatory workshops covering due diligence, verification processes, and key ECM and DCM regulations
• Group discussions and real-world transaction analysis helping delegates connect course content to current capital markets activity

• AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course