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.

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Hardening, Threat Management, Patch Management, Cyber Risk, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Application Security, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Engineering, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Engineering, Web Applications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Deep Learning, Forecasting, Business Leadership, Risk Management, Business Analytics, Machine Learning, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Customer Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, People Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Autoencoders, Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Generative AI, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Cleansing, Deep Learning, Data Science, Machine Learning, Python Programming
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Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, AI Enablement, Business Process Automation, Project Management Software, Strategic Prioritization, Workflow Management, Prioritization, Project Management, Administrative Support, Automation, Delegation Skills, Generative AI Agents
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Engineering Management, Project Schedules, Project Controls, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management Life Cycle, Scheduling, Project Implementation, Earned Value Management, Project Management, Timelines, Project Performance, Project Planning, Resource Planning, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Forecasting, Performance Metric
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Persistence, Curiosity, Resourcefulness, Innovation, Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Motivational Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Workflow Management, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Project Management, Project Planning, Strategic Communication, Project Documentation, Communication Strategies, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Process Improvement, Team Management, Risk Management, Change Management, Performance Management, Resource Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Project Management, Developing Training Materials, Project Documentation, Issue Tracking, Productivity, Collaboration, Teamwork, Knowledge Transfer, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, People Development, Accountability, Constructive Feedback, Team Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Empowerment, Project Implementation, Knowledge Transfer, Expectation Management, Productivity, Performance Improvement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Technology Solutions, Education and Training
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Data Migration, Configuration Management, Data Validation, Database Application, Middleware, Debugging, Back-End Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Data Modeling, Restful API, Maintainability, Dependency Analysis, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Relationship Management, Business Consulting, Product Strategy, Technical Consulting, Relationship Building, Project Management, Rapport Building, Consultative Approaches, Project Implementation, Agile Methodology, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Waterfall Methodology, Solution Delivery, Systems Thinking, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Design Thinking, Customer Analysis, Business Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months