WSO LBO Course vs. Peak Frameworks

Starting in IBD FT this summer. Have some time now and want to learn LBO modelling from the ground up. Out of these two courses, what does everyone recommend for on-cycle PE recruiting? And would I be able to share a login with a couple friends for either of these courses or is that stuff tracked?

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