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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Modeling, Development Environment, PHP (Scripting Language), Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Python Programming, Cybersecurity, Scripting, Programming Principles, IT Automation, Algorithms, Automation, Computer Programming, File Management, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Interactive Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Web Development, Data Structures, Debugging, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Governance, Risk Management, Change Management, Organizational Change, Communication, Conflict Management, Leadership, Business Transformation, Risk Analysis, Negotiation, Operational Risk, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Process Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LangChain, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Development, Vector Databases, Python Programming, Data Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Oral Expression, Train The Trainer, Vocabulary, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, English Language, Language Learning, Critical Thinking, Oral Comprehension
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Financial Statements, Entrepreneurship, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Linux Commands, Data Integrity, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface, Software Visualization, Linux, Pseudocode, Query Languages, Collaborative Software, Django (Web Framework), Database Architecture and Administration, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Test Driven Development (TDD)
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Presentation, Presentations, Excel Formulas, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Customer Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Big Data, Data Storytelling, Target Audience, Business Consulting, Spreadsheet Software, Data Cleansing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Mediation, Intercultural Competence, Public Affairs, World History, Conflict Management, Policy Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Mediation, Social Skills, Decision Making, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Digital Communications, Virtual Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Data Modeling, Resource Allocation, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Financial Analysis, Statistical Methods, Predictive Analytics, Transportation Operations, Complex Problem Solving, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months