Become a certified PitchBook expert
PitchBook Pioneer empowers you to spot trends, source deals, and act with precision in the complex private capital markets. Access on-demand courses and PitchBook certifications for free for anyone—no license required.
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Tailored, timely certifications
Complete a certification program to showcase your platform expertise. Share your PitchBook Pioneer Certification status on LinkedIn to showcase your skills to your professional network. -
Live training sessions
If you prefer asking questions and interacting with a facilitator, our live training sessions are perfect for you. PitchBook clients can join these sessions to get expert guidance, ask questions, and learn how to leverage the platform for success. -
24/7 on-demand courses
Our on-demand catalog is available whenever you are. Learn at your own pace, explore specific topics, and discover what you can achieve with PitchBook’s unrivaled data, research, and technology.
Harness the power of PitchBook
Learn how to turn PitchBook’s trusted private capital market intelligence into your competitive edge.
Create a guest Pioneer account or log in with your PitchBook credentials to unlock access to our free course library.
Where can I access Pioneer?
To access Pioneer, navigate to the PitchBook Pioneer page. Create a guest account or sign in with your PitchBook credentials.
What certifications are available?
We offer a variety of certifications with individual learning paths that map to different areas of expertise, including:
Private Equity Foundations Certification: Learn how use the PitchBook Platform to access private and public market transactions and fund data easily as well as evaluate deal structures and portfolio companies.
Venture Capital Foundations Certifications: Utilize the PitchBook Platform to analyze market trends, assess investment decisions, and manage portfolios effectively in favorable and challenging market conditions.
PitchBook College Ambassador Foundations Certification: Become certified in the workflows you need to stay ahead of market trends, refine allocation decisions, and understand how GPs invest and fundraise.
What kinds of courses are available?
We offer dozens of courses for firms of all types and sizes, from LPs to VCs, lenders, asset managers, service providers, and beyond. Our courses are tailored to meet your goals, whether you need to benchmark against industry standards, enhance your fundraising efforts, improve due diligence, engage with key stakeholders, or boost your deal pipeline.
View the full course catalogue.
Can university students access Pioneer?
Yes, anyone can access Pioneer. Students will additionally have access to PitchBook as long as their university is subscribed toPitchBook.