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 London
Skills you'll gain: Business Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Financial Modeling, Algebra, Business Economics, Graphing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Finance, Private Equity, Financial Services, Credit Risk, Financial Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Liquidation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Variance Analysis, Data Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Trigonometry, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Graphing, Systems Of Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Systems Analysis, Electrical Systems, Mechanics, Systems Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Performance Testing, Basic Electrical Systems
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, MySQL, SQL, JSON, Scripting, Data Persistence, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Database Management, Databases, Data Import/Export, Data Capture, Spatial Analysis, Python Programming, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Safety Standards, Hardware Troubleshooting, Test Equipment, Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Safety and Security, End User Training and Support, Sustainable Technologies, Transportation Operations, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Hazard Analysis, Risk Analysis, Food Safety and Sanitation, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Risk Management, Safety Standards, Emergency Response, Safety and Security, Case Studies, Media and Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: European History, Ancient History, World History, Social Studies, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Sociology, Social Sciences, Political Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Computer Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Marketing Communications, Business Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing, Stakeholder Analysis, Event Management, Strategic Partnership, Advertising Sales, Stakeholder Communications, Business Relationship Management, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Multimedia
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours