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.
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Consolidation, Business Reporting, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Test Case, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Design Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Oral Expression, Train The Trainer, Vocabulary, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, English Language, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Grammar
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Constructive Feedback, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Recruitment Strategies, Human Capital, Full Cycle Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compensation Analysis, People Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Data Modeling, Model Deployment, Data Science, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Data Mining, Model Evaluation, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Requirements, Decision Tree Learning, Data Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, A/B Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Feature Engineering, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Tableau Software, Machine Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interviewing Skills, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Node.JS, React Redux, Cloud Computing Architecture, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, NoSQL, HTML and CSS, MongoDB, Server Side, Agile Methodology, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), JavaScript Frameworks, Full-Stack Web Development, Front-End Web Development, DevOps, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Instructional and Curriculum Design, Needs Assessment, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Diversity and Inclusion, Training and Development, Education and Training, Curriculum Development, Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, LLM Application, Productivity, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Anthropic Claude, Expense Management, Productivity Software, Creativity, Verification And Validation, Communication, Planning, Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Team Leadership, Active Listening
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Forecasting, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Supplier Management, Operations Management, Purchasing, Production Process, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Logistics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months