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: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Dimensionality Reduction
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Financial Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Productivity Software, Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Loans
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Decision Making, Capital Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Google Gemini, Product Lifecycle Management, Generative AI, Product Management, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Customer experience improvement, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Organizational Effectiveness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Business Intelligence, Star Schema, Snowflake Schema, Data Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Modeling, Cloud Computing, Market Analysis, Supervised Learning, Classification Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Systems Analysis, Test Case, Systems Design, Performance Tuning, Automation Engineering, Matlab
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Service Improvement, IT Service Management, Technical Management, IT Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Improvement, Process Management, Operations Management, Information Technology, Business Process Management, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Change Management, Risk Management, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Datamaps, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Graphic and Visual Design, R Programming, Geospatial Mapping
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Vibrations, Torque (Physics), Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Data Persistence, Programming Principles, Python Programming, File Management, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Real Estate, Cash Flow Forecasting, Commercial Real Estate, Risk Management, Property and Real Estate, Investment Management, Predictive Modeling, Risk Analysis, Investments, Financial Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks