Mergers and acquisitions courses can help you learn valuation techniques, negotiation strategies, financial modeling, and due diligence processes. You can build skills in assessing market conditions, structuring deals, and understanding regulatory implications. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial analysis and software for project management, that support tracking progress and ensuring compliance throughout the acquisition process.

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, ArcGIS, Data Visualization, Data Compilation, Data Mapping, Data Storytelling, Metadata Management, Data Integration, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Graph Theory, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Resourcefulness, Food and Beverage, Adaptability, Innovation, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Learning Styles, Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Communication, Writing, Personal Integrity, Organizational Skills, Active Listening, Literacy, Higher Education, Research, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Student Engagement, Grammar, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, A/B Testing, Customer Analysis, Regression Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Analytics, Marketing, Customer Insights, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Social Network Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Machine Learning, Generative AI
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Probability, Model Evaluation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Performance Tuning, Computational Thinking, Electrical Power
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Ggplot2, Interactive Data Visualization, Shiny (R Package), Leaflet (Software), R Programming, Data Presentation, Graphing, Scatter Plots, Box Plots, Histogram, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Science, User Interface (UI), Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Peer Review, Community Organizing, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Social Sciences, Student-Centred Learning, Social Impact, Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Creativity, Cultural Diversity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Internal Auditing, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Business Planning, Corporate Accounting, Project Finance, Business Metrics, Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Virtual Machines, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Microsoft Azure, Containerization, Virtual Networking, Public Cloud, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Monitoring, Water Quality, Physical Science, Geospatial Information and Technology, Chemistry, Environment, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Remote Access Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Hydrology, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, Water Resources, Environmental Science
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks