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 Toronto
Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Global Positioning Systems, Data Capture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Meta
Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, React.js, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Cash Flows, Finance, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Case Studies, Investment Management, Risk Analysis, Financial Accounting, Capital Markets
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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Classification Algorithms, Feature Engineering, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Information Systems Security, Remote Access Systems, IT Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Routing Protocols, Desktop Support, Application Security, Security Strategy, Cloud Management, Security Awareness, Technical Support, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Software Installation, Help Desk Support
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Simulations, Electronic Components, Safety Standards, Estimation, Control Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Mathematical Modeling, Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Probability, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Model Evaluation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Machine Learning Methods
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Writing, Editing, Computer Literacy, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Peer Review
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Optimism, Goal Setting, Conscientiousness, Resilience, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Persistence, Productivity, Planning, Professional Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Verification And Validation, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Digital Communications, Telecommunications, Technical Design, Prototyping, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Workflow Management, Radiation Protection, Network Troubleshooting, Business Workflow Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Java, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Encryption, Web Servers
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months