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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Team Leadership, Leadership, Trustworthiness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Waterfall Methodology, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Self-Awareness, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Robotics, Automation Engineering, Simulations, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Equities, Business Valuation, Investments, Financial Analysis, Market Dynamics, Credit Risk, Risk Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Analysis, Target Audience, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Physical Science, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Geriatrics, Caregiving, Nursing Homes, Dignity in Care, Home Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Care Management, Community Development, Substance Abuse, Patient-centered Care, Diversity Awareness, Informed Consent, Behavior Management, Needs Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Information Architecture
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Linux, Package and Software Management, Shell Script, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Linux Commands, Microsoft Windows, Unix Shell, Windows PowerShell, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, Unix, Operating Systems, Scripting, Control Panels, Windows Servers, Security Management
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), ChatGPT, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Probability & Statistics
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Database Design, Pseudocode, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Data Storage, Query Languages
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, General Accounting, Accounting Systems, General Ledger, Accrual Accounting, Accounting, Accruals, Revenue Recognition, Reconciliation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Transaction Processing, Financial Reporting, Expense Management, Journals
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Market Opportunities, Global Marketing, E-Commerce, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks