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: Financial Forecasting, Business Valuation, Equities, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Finance, Cash Flows, Investment Banking, Accounting, Capital Markets
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Social Sciences, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Network Analysis, Economics, Probability, Market Dynamics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Machine Controls, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Process Control, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Real Time Data, Laboratory Experience, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Power Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Manufacturing Processes, Three-Phase, Automation Engineering, Electrical Equipment, Thermal Management, Hardware Design, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advocacy, Commercialization, Brand Strategy, Procurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Production Process, Six Sigma Methodology, Operational Efficiency, Quality Improvement, Supply Chain, Kanban Principles, Inventory Control, Inventory Management System, Logistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Communication, Business Communication, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Professional Development, Telecommuting, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Demography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematics Education, Governance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google AR & VR
Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, User Experience Design, Mobile Development, User Experience, Computer Vision, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Flows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Validation, Feature Engineering, Data Quality, Debugging, Continuous Monitoring, Data Pipelines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Robotics, Embedded Software, Automation, Software Architecture, Simulations, Safety Assurance, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Computer Vision, Mathematical Modeling, Safety Standards, Global Positioning Systems
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, R Programming, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Geriatrics, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Stress Management, Health Policy, Mental and Behavioral Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months