25–29 June 2018
The Certified Post Merger Integration Professional (CPMI) is a tailored program to address the needs of advisors, management consultants, change specialists, corporate M&A and integration teams. The program covers all aspects of the post merger integration process, from planning to implementation.
Training with Substance
For a breakdown of the Modules, click on the titles below.
Essentials of M&A | Day 1
M&A Process: Sell-side & Buy-side
Strategies for M&A
Success Factors in Transactions
Takeover Strategies and Defence Tactics
M&A Negotiation
Integration Governance & Project Management | Day 2 & 3
Post Merger Integration Planning, Steering & Execution
Organizing Project Work Streams
Synergy Identification and Realization
Planning and Execution for Day 1 and the First 100 Days
Balancing Integration Activities & Day-to-Day Business
Functional Integration | Day 3 & 4
HR Integration
Financial Integration
Procurement Integration
IT & Security Systems Integration
Sales & Marketing Integration
Culture & Change Management | Day 5
Managing Internal Communication
Integrating Corporate Cultures
Developing Metrics for Measuring Success
Change Management Phases & Tasks
Cross-Border Considerations
Dealing with People in M&A
Who Attends:
IMAA trains and cooperates with
a wide variety of professionals
including:
- Advisors
- Management consultants
- Change specialists
- Corporate M&A
- Integration teams
- HR Representatives
Included:
- Life long access to updated online course content
- CPMI Certification
- First year of the Charter Holding Membership
- One-year access to the IMAA e-Library
- Course content slides
- Lunch/Snack each day
Key Facts:
- Fee: $5000 USD
- 5-Day intensive workshop
- Small classroom setting
- Leading faculty from academia and the industry
- Networking with industry professionals and faculty
- All course materials, as well as meals and snacks, are provided during the course
Location
The CPMI training in Chicago will be held at the Chicago Booth’s Gleacher Center, chosen for its central location and proximity to Chicago’s bustling business community and a selection of accommodations.

Past Participants
Past participants includes professionals with a wide variety of backgrounds and who come from reputable organizations such as:

The Lecturers

Prof. Dr. Christopher Kummer
President

Sue Frerichs
President Frix Consulting, more than 20 years of M&A transaction and PMI experience
