This specialization equips professionals in finance, accounting, real estate, and agriculture with the knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of alternative investments. Learners will explore tax implications, regulatory frameworks, and investment strategies related to farmland, real estate, and other non-traditional assets. Through expert instruction, practical tools, and real-world case studies, participants will develop the skills to advise clients, manage portfolios, and make informed investment decisions.
Tax, Real Estate, and Alternative Investment Strategies Specialization
Tax, Real Estate, and Alternative Investment Strategies Specialization
Explore Tax, Regulation, and Real Asset Investing. Gain skills in tax-aware investing, real estate valuation, and regulatory portfolio strategy.
Instructors: John Breen
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level
Recommended experience
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Analyze the tax implications and regulatory considerations of alternative investments.
Evaluate farmland and real estate as investment assets using financial and economic tools.
Construct diversified, tax-efficient portfolios that include land, real estate, and other alternative assets.
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Skills you'll gain
- Tax
- Private Equity
- Investments
- Investment Management
- Compliance Reporting
- Property and Real Estate
- Tax Laws
- Risk Management
- Financial Regulations
- Asset Management
- Securities (Finance)
- Financial Market
- Commercial Real Estate
- Financial Regulation
- Real Estate
- Tax Planning
- Financial Services
- Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities
- Regulatory Requirements
- Due Diligence
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August 2025
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Specialization - 3 course series
What you'll learn
Develop an understanding of the regulatory aspects of alternative investments including reporting obligations and accredited investors laws.
Analyze the application of various types of alternative investments such as private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and private debt assets.
Explore best practices for various investments and working with private equity and accredited investors.
Skills you'll gain
Financial Regulation, Investments, Due Diligence, Real Estate, Regulatory Requirements, Property and Real Estate, Private Equity, Investment Management, Financial Regulations, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Commercial Real Estate, Wealth Management, Securities (Finance), Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Financial Services, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, and Capital Markets
What you'll learn
Discover the basic regulatory framework governing alternative investments.
Explore alternative investments and their significance in the financial market.
Describe foundational principles of taxation, including the Internal Revenue Code, types of taxation, tax rates, and other elements of taxation.
Skills you'll gain
Tax Planning, Tax, Investments, Real Estate, Compliance Reporting, Financial Regulation, Investment Management, Private Equity, Due Diligence, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Management, Financial Market, Financial Services, and Tax Laws
What you'll learn
Identify key financial concepts related to agricultural land, including balance sheets, income statements, and land valuation factors.
Summarize how land and real estate can be incorporated into investment portfolios and outline paths for further learning in alternative investments.
Recognize different types of real estate investment structures and asset classes, and their characteristics.
Describe the roles of various stakeholders in farmland ownership, transfer, and investment, including tax and risk considerations.
Skills you'll gain
Investments, Real Estate, Portfolio Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Property and Real Estate, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Market Liquidity, Business Valuation, and Commercial Real Estate
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Frequently asked questions
This specialization consists of six 4-week courses. Each week may take approximately 2 hours.
No, you do not need to take the courses in a specific order.
Although completion of the Coursera Specialization alone is not credit-bearing, each course within the Specialization is a required component of a graduate-level Canvas course that can be "stacked" toward advanced credentials such as an academic (transcriptable) graduate certificate or a degree. If you decide to pursue further education, the credits you earn from this Specialization can be applied toward a formal academic program, provided that you meet all the requirements of admission to the certificate or degree. Learn more about the Land, Agriculture and Alternative Investing Certificate.
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