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.
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Authentications, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Algorithms, Computational Thinking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, PHP (Scripting Language), Relational Databases, JSON, jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Application, Database Development, Debugging, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Secure Coding, Javascript
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Database Design, Database Administration, SQL, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, IBM Cognos Analytics, Database Management, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Database Architecture and Administration, Shell Script, Data Store, Data Visualization, IBM DB2, Dashboard, File Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Market Dynamics, Digital Assets, Cryptography, Technical Analysis, Business Solutions, Business Analysis, Payment Systems, Algorithms, Distributed Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Probability Distribution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Office, Data Mining
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Unified Modeling Language, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Application Deployment, Programming Principles, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Software Documentation, Computer Programming, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Product Roadmaps, Virtual Teams, Information Technology, Agile Project Management, Computer Hardware, ChatGPT, Stakeholder Management, Sprint Planning
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Market Opportunities, Human Centered Design, Curiosity, Storytelling, Growth Mindedness, Business Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Infrastructure Architecture, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Application Frameworks, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Pipelines, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Team Building, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Schedules, Performance Reporting, Leadership, Management Reporting, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Critical Thinking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months