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.

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Creative Design, Design Software, Color Theory, Layout Design
★ 4.9 (533) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Blockchain, FinTech, Risk Modeling, Portfolio Risk, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Excel Formulas, Market Data, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Risk Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Microsoft Excel
★ 4.5 (1.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Gmail, Google Gemini, Gemini, Email Automation, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Scripting, Automation, Document Management, Collaborative Software, Application Development, File Management, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Istio, Cloud Management, Multi-Cloud, CI/CD, Cloud Deployment, Network Routing, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Continuous Deployment, Scalability, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Configuration Management, Authentications, Network Security, Network Model, Encryption, Authorization (Computing)
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Data Governance, Data Management, Google Workspace, Data Loss Prevention, Information Management, Records Management, Email Security, Data Security, Data Storage, System Configuration, Compliance Management, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Finance, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Financial Systems, Securities (Finance), Project Finance, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Capital Markets, General Finance, Financial Trading, Investments, Derivatives, Investment Management, Business Valuation, Financial Policy, Loans, User Feedback, Project Documentation
★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Integration, Identity and Access Management, SQL, Google Cloud Platform, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Mapping, Data Migration, Data Warehousing, Database Design, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Data Sharing, Database Architecture and Administration, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Arbitration, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication, Influencing, Contract Management, Decision Making
★ 4.9 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, CI/CD, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Istio, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Cloud, Cloud-Native Computing, Scalability, Cloud Management, Authentications, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Vulnerability Scanning, Cloud Security, Configuration Management, Authorization (Computing)
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Team Performance Management, Interviewing Skills, Executive Presence, Leadership Development, Conflict Management, Business Ethics, Management Training And Development, Case Studies, Empathy, Relationship Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Oral Expression, Workforce Development, Professional Networking, Communication
★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Demography, Sustainable Business, Return On Investment, Market Trend, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Trend Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Leadership, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, Solution Delivery, International Relations, Business Ethics, Case Studies, International Finance, Risk Control, Compliance Management, Governance
★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering Tools, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months