Academy Essentials | Preqin

Test your knowledge on alternatives

Now you've explored the lessons on Preqin Academy and discovered the asset classes within alternative investments, you can take the essentials below to see how much you’ve learned.

When you pass each essentials you can download a badge of recognition. If you pass all the essentials, you'll get a 'Preqin Academy' completion badge. You can share your badges on social media to demonstrate to your professional network that you’ve mastered core knowledge of alternative assets!

Average completion time: 10 mins

Pass mark: 8/10

Have you learned all about private equity?

Average completion time: 5 mins

Pass mark: 4/5

Ready to show off your understanding of private debt?

Average completion time: 10 mins

Pass mark: 8/10

Do you know all about hedge funds?

Average completion time: 5 mins

Pass mark: 4/5

Have you remembered your real estate facts?

Average completion time: 5 mins

Pass mark: 4/5

Do you know all about the infrastructure asset class?

Average completion time: 5 mins

Pass mark: 4/5

Are you in-the-know about natural resources?

Average completion time: 10 mins

Pass mark: 8/10

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Need to brush up on your knowledge?

Enhance your knowledge with our Preqin Academy lessons:

Lesson 1: Alternative Assets

Learn all about alternative assets and the industry they are part of.

Lesson 2: Private Capital

Explore what private capital is, how it is structured, and why investors choose to allocate funds to the sector.

Lesson 3: Hedge Funds

Dive into the world of hedge funds and look at the growth, strategies, and performance of this asset class.

Lesson 4: Asset Class 101s

From private equity and venture capital to real estate and infrastructure, get to know the asset classes within the alternatives industry.

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