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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, System Design and Implementation, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Test Case, Electronics Engineering, Verification And Validation, Electronic Hardware, Computational Logic, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Test Tools, Development Testing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Programming Principles, Simulations, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ISAE-SUPAERO
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Risk Control, Physical Science, Human Factors, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Applied Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Safety Standards, Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Visualization
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Feasibility Studies, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Estimation, Requirements Management, Project Controls, Cost Estimation, Project Management, Estimation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Schedules, Case Studies, Project Portfolio Management, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Project Risk Management, Crisis Management, Earned Value Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Prioritization, Stress Management, Time Management, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Engineering Management, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Personal Attributes, Leadership, Problem Solving, Personal Development, Initiative and Leadership, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Resilience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Agentic Workflows, Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, AI Enablement, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Ethics, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Machine Learning, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Physiology, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, General Science and Research, Environment and Resource Management, Science and Research, Research, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, PySpark, Apache Hive, Big Data, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Scalability, Data Processing, Development Environment, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Open Source Technology, Data Transformation, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Import/Export, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Automation, Data Structures, File I/O, Data Validation, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Thought Leadership, Brand Management, Branding, Employee Engagement, Drive Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Marketing Communications, Brand Awareness, Oral Expression, Strategic Communication, Strategic Leadership, Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Storytelling, Leadership, Influencing, Performance Measurement, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, AI Enablement, Innovation, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Architecture, Organizational Development, digital literacy, Organizational Effectiveness, Information Technology Architecture, Performance Improvement, Cloud Computing Architecture, Governance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Health Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Health Information Management, Data Collection, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Design Research, User Experience Design, Experience Design, UI/UX Research, User Experience, User Research, Ideation, Prototyping, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Persona (User Experience), Usability, Research Methodologies, Innovation, Storyboarding
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks