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: Classification Algorithms, Business Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Decision Tree Learning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Business Writing, Concision, Non-Verbal Communication, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Team Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Responsible AI, Cultural Sensitivity, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Communication, Technical Documentation, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing Communications, Media and Communications
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Benchmarking, Process Capability, Risk Analysis, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Leadership, Team Management, Root Cause Analysis, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Environmental Issue, Business Transformation, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Education and Training, Corporate Strategy, Business Modeling, Energy and Utilities, Economics, Finance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Power BI, Interactive Data Visualization, AI Integrations, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Active Listening, Compassion, Meditation & Breathwork, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Communication, Social Impact, Relationship Building, Social Justice
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure, Key Management, Transaction Processing, Authentications, Data Security, Information Privacy, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data Modeling, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence Software, SQL, Data Analysis, Data Persistence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Record Keeping, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Data Management, Cloud Management, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Records Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Authentications, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Authorization (Computing), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Active Directory, Data Ethics, AI Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, SAS (Software), Logistic Regression, Model Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Model Training, Statistical Software, Regression Analysis, Business Analytics, Supervised Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Methods, Feature Engineering, Sampling (Statistics)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Purchasing, Meeting Facilitation, Business Writing, Selling Techniques, Strategic Sourcing, Product Marketing, Active Listening, Business Correspondence, General Sales Practices, Marketing Materials, English Language, Business Communication, Marketing, Employee Coaching, Peer Review, Presentations, Executive Presence, Management Reporting
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Software Visualization, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours