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: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Microsoft SQL Servers, Transact-SQL, Data Integration, Cloud Storage, SQL, File Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Computational Thinking, Probability, Mathematical Modeling, Deductive Reasoning, Behavioral Economics, Algorithms, Analytical Skills, Theoretical Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Case Studies, Community Development, Public Works, Sustainable Design, Environment and Resource Management, Building Codes, Cultural Diversity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Responsible AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Linux, Package and Software Management, Shell Script, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Linux Commands, Microsoft Windows, Unix Shell, Windows PowerShell, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, Unix, Operating Systems, Scripting, Control Panels, Windows Servers, Security Management
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Sustainable Development, Product Improvement, Environmental Science, Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Case Studies, Analysis, Project Scoping, Goal Setting, Inventory Accounting, Energy and Utilities
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Scripting, Python Programming, Test Case, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Machine Learning, Software Engineering
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Tax Management, Cash Flows, Technical Accounting, Balance Sheet, Equities, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Statements, International Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting, Income Statement, Benefits Administration, Compensation Management, Income Tax
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Development, Talent Recruitment, Virtual Teams, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Workforce Development, Organizational Change
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Childhood Education and Development, Teaching, Geometry, Arithmetic, Pedagogy, Learning Theory, Discussion Facilitation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Quality Assurance, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Language Competency, Technical Writing, Document Management, Natural Language Processing, Information Technology, Multilingualism, Vocabulary
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Video Production, Storyboarding, Writing, Performing Arts, Creativity, Cinematography, Editing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months