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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Data Import/Export, Business Reporting, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Sharing, Sales, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Data Manipulation, Expense Management, Budgeting, Inventory Management System, Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Implementation, Agile Project Management, Project Performance, Project Management, Project Controls, Earned Value Management, Project Planning, Sprint Planning, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Resource Management, Resource Allocation
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Web Analytics, Blogs, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Growth Strategies, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Market Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: European History, World History, Public History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Encryption, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music History, Music, World Music, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Music Performance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Contingency Planning, Business Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Brainstorming, Performance Analysis, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Threat Management, Conflict Management, Operational Analysis, Analysis, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Engagement, Operational Risk
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Parent Communication, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Language Competency, Curriculum Planning, English Language, Community Outreach, Peer Review, Instructional Design, Developing Training Materials, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Cultural Sensitivity, Grammar, Case Studies, Diversity Awareness
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Adobe XD, Mockups, Storyboarding, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, UI/UX Research, Design Reviews, Responsive Web Design, Presentations, User Story, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prototyping, Ideation, Web Design, User Centered Design
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months