Is the $299 WSO PE guide worth it?

Hi, i’m a current IBD analyst, my exposure to modelling hasn’t been great (still yet to touch an LBO or even go above a simple DCF) I work in TMT so we mainly just do trading/transaction comps.

I am looking to recruit for next years PE cycle and want to find out the best courses or ways to learn how to build a simple quick LBO model to a detailed full scale operating - LBO model etc..

What’s everyone’s views on the WSO PE guide $299 seems quite expensive would you recommend this or is there other free websites that you would recommend?

Also how does the PE guide differ from the premium $425 package aside from the added $100+ Which would you recommend?

Thanks.

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