How m&a decisions are made inside the boardroom

Mergers & Acquisitions are not theoretical — they are executed under pressure, timelines, and real commercial risk

What you’ll learn
Build acquisition strategies
Screen and evaluate targets
Value companies and structure deals
Negotiate LOIs and manage due diligence
Secure board approvals
Close deals and protect value through integration

Requirements
No Prerequisites required

Description
This course is a practical, execution-focused guide to how M&A deals are actually done in the real world. Designed for professionals, founders, and advisors, it walks you through the entire M&A lifecycle — from acquisition strategy and target screening to valuation, negotiation, due diligence, board approvals, deal execution, and post-closing integration.Unlike academic or overly technical courses, this program focuses on decision-making, deal judgment, and execution discipline — the skills that differentiate successful dealmakers from observers.You will learn how to:Build and defend an acquisition thesisScreen and prioritize targets efficientlyStructure deals and negotiate key commercial termsTranslate due diligence findings into price and risk protectionPrepare board-ready investment casesManage deal execution and closing eventsPlan integration to protect deal valueThis course is built on real M&A transactions, including mid-market and large cross-border deals, and is suitable for anyone looking to lead, support, or evaluate M&A transactions with confidence.By the end of this course, learners will be able to:Design a clear acquisition strategy and search criteriaEvaluate targets using strategic and financial filtersBuild and defend valuation models and assumptionsStructure deals using earn-outs, deferred payouts, and equity swapsLead or support LOI and term sheet negotiationsExecute due diligence with a risk-prioritization mindsetConvert DD findings into pricing and legal protectionsPrepare board-level M&A approval decksManage deal execution, signing, and closingPlan integration to ensure value realization post-close

Who this course is for
CEO’s, CFOs, finance leaders & founders
Professionals transitioning into M&A roles
Corporate Development professionals
Private equity & VC professionals