Mergers and Acquisitions Courses and Certifications

Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Foundations

52 ratings at Coursera

Interpret accounting for inter-corporate investments: passive and significant-influence stakes, consolidation of controlled subsidiaries, bargain purchases, earnouts, and reverse, step, and deconsolidation transactions.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Mergers and Acquisition

Explore how mergers and acquisitions drive corporate growth through takeover tactics, deal funding, regulatory issues, and target-company valuation.

• Swayam
• 8 weeks
• Available until Oct 31, 2026
• Free Online Course

New York Institute of Finance Career Certificate

M&A: Concepts and Theories

19 ratings at edX

Gain a solid foundation in mergers & acquisitions to kick-start your career in finance.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• $99.00

New York Institute of Finance Career Certificate

M&A Concepts and Theories: Advanced Topics

5 ratings at edX

Learn advanced topics in M&A; including financial accounting, financing the deal, and the all-important understanding of the seller’s viewpoint.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• $150.00

New York Institute of Finance Career Certificate

M&A: Structuring the Deal

Learn how M&A deals are structured and understand the various documents, legal structures and tax considerations needed to execute a deal.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• $250.00

New York Institute of Finance Career Certificate

M&A: Free Cash Flow (FCF) Modeling

Learn how to evaluate a company’s financial performance to determine acquisition opportunities.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• $350.00

New York Institute of Finance Career Certificate

M&A Professional Certificate Examination

Complete the required exam to earn your professional certificate in Mergers & Acquisitions from the New York Institute of Finance.

• edX
• 1 week, 1-2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• $579.00

Career Certificate

Investment Banking & Private Equity Modeling Specialization

1459 ratings at Corporate Finance Institute

Learn financial modeling and valuation techniques used by investment banks and private equity firms while earning an industry-recognized credential

• Corporate Finance Institute
• 1 day 3 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Business Growth Strategy

6 ratings

Learn to grow company value through scaling, market entry, acquisitions and innovation, using scenario planning, game theory payoff matrices, acquisition analysis and real options.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

LASCON

Navigating Security Pitfalls During M&A: Playbooks and Strategies for Doing Acquisitions Right

Practical insights on secure M&A processes, covering pre-acquisition evaluation and post-close integration. Learn strategies to minimize risks and streamline security workflows during mergers and acquisitions.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

BSidesLV

Navigating Security Pitfalls During M&A - Playbooks and Strategies for Successful Acquisitions

Practical insights and playbooks for secure M&A processes, focusing on pre-acquisition evaluation and post-close integration to minimize risks without impeding business growth.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Joint Ventures: Understanding Methodologies, Agreements, and Success Factors

Explore joint venture methodologies, agreements, success factors, and real-world applications in the automotive industry, including market entry strategies and alliance models.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

RSA Conference

Navigating M&A Security Challenges - A Deep Dive into a Case Study

Explore a case study on identifying and managing security risks during mergers and acquisitions, focusing on due diligence and post-transaction integration strategies.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Data Con LA

Investment and Acquisitions in Data Analytics: Current Market Trends and Strategies - 2023

Explore investment and M&A strategies in data analytics, covering market trends, valuation metrics, and decision frameworks for sustainable growth and competitive advantage in the current economy.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Devoxx

Pull, Push, and Merge - Lessons from a Journey of Growth Through Acquisitions

Discover how strategic acquisitions can drive growth while navigating team integration, engineering practices, and cultural differences to build resilient collaborative teams.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video