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: File I/O, C and C++, Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Validation, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Data Store, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Functional Design, Pseudocode, Maintainability
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Jira (Software), Product Roadmaps, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Project Coordination, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Issue Tracking, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software, Work Order
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Mechanical Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Matlab, Physics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Social Impact, Business Ethics, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Collaboration, Climate Change Mitigation, Complex Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Modeling, Logistic Regression, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Test Data, Performance Metric
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Goldman Sachs
Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Analytics, Goal Setting, Peer Review, Innovation, Professional Networking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Processes, Computer-Aided Design, Industrial Design, Prototyping, Materials science, Business Economics, Product Development, Innovation, New Product Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Problem Solving, Customer Support, Greeting Customers, Help Desk Support, Customer and Client Support, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Technical Support and Services, Customer Relationship Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Customer Complaint Resolution, Empathy, Customer Engagement, Customer experience improvement, Process Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Biology, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Data Storage Technologies, Problem Solving, Software Design, Data Manipulation, C and C++, Tree Maps, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Big Data, Crisis Management, Analytics, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Text Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Brand Strategy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Data Storytelling, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Project Design, Python Programming, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Portfolio Management, Project Documentation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks