M&A Trainings
Programs
Our unique M&A certification programs – available as an online course, onsite training or a virtual live format.
We offer different
M&A trainings
Each of our M&A certificates are designed to address the individual needs of all career level professionals already working within mergers and acquisitions or looking to break into the industry. Constructed by leading faculty members and M&A experts in a multi-year effort, all of IMAA’s programs are globally oriented to provide a holistic and regional specific approach.
Available Programs
- International Mergers & Acquisitions Expert (IM&A)
- Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (M&AP)
- Legal Mergers & Acquisitions Expert (LM&A)
- Certified Post Merger Integration Expert (CPMI)
- HR Mergers & Acquisitions Expert (HRM&A)
- Valuation Training with Prof. Aswath Damodaran
- International Hospitality Mergers & Acquisitions Expert (IHM&A)

International Mergers & Acquisitions Expert (IM&A)
This training goes beyond the introduction level and theoretical concepts as it’s designed with ready-to-use tools and practices for industry professionals. Every session is crafted and taught by our M&A veterans who share their insights and know-how gained through years of real-world practice.
- Online
- Onsite
- Virtual Online

Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (M&AP)
The Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (M&AP) is a program designed to meet the needs of auditing, consulting, deal advisory, investment banking, and legal professionals. The M&AP covers all aspects of the transaction process and provides insight into running a successful M&A boutique. Gain knowledge in best practices for the M&A process, valuation, due diligence and also for a unique module on Running a Successful M&A Practice. Gaining the M&AP designation signals to employers, colleagues and clients that you invest in being the best M&A practitioner you can be.
- Online
- Onsite
- Virtual Online

Legal Mergers & Acquisitions Expert (LM&A)
Promising deals can go awry because of poor understanding of legal aspects or simply, a lack of preparation and negligence. The Legal Mergers and Acquisitions Expert certification training program covers all relevant topics within the M&A process from a legal standpoint: pre-deal, during due diligence and negotiations, as well as post acquisition. Join a global network of legal experts and M&A professionals interested in legal issues and become a LM&A Charterholder!
- Online
- Onsite
- Virtual Online

Certified Post Merger Integration Expert (CPMI)
The Certified Post Merger Integration Expert (CPMI) is a tailored program to address the needs of advisors, Human Resource professionals, Project Managers, management consultants, change specialists, corporate M&A and integration teams. The program covers all aspect of the post-merger integration process from planning to implementation. The CPMI program is the only globally oriented Post Merger integration certification in existence and is internationally recognized.
- Online
- Onsite
- Virtual Online

HR Mergers & Acquisitions Expert (HRM&A)
The HRM&A program is designed to meet the needs of Human Resource professionals involved in M&A transactions in both corporate and consulting roles. The HRM&A program covers all aspects of the transaction process relevant for HR including strategy, due diligence, Post Merger Integration (Best of PMI), and compensation and benefits. Gain knowledge in best practices for the M&A process and better understand the HR function and its significance during pre-deal or the post-merger integration phase. The HRM&A designation prepares HR practitioners in preparing for the challenges and practical realities of M&A transactions.
- Online
- Onsite
- Virtual Online

Valuation Training with Prof. Aswath Damodaran
The objective of the training is to provide the fundamentals of each approach to valuation, together with limitations and caveats on the use of each, as well as extended examples of the application of each.
- Virtual Online

International Hospitality Mergers & Acquisitions Expert (IHM&A)
As a dedicated training for professionals involved in transactions in the hospitality industry this program does not only provide introduction to M&A and its theoretical concepts but is designed with ready-to-use tools and practices for industry professionals. Every session is crafted and taught by our M&A veterans and Hospitality experts who share their insights and know-how gained through years of real-world practice.
- Online
- Virtual Online
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M&A Trainings OnSite
M&A Certificate Program: Singapore
Study Options
- Online
The online format offers an extensive training but with maximum flexibility for busy professionals. This course is designed for self-study with on-demand video lectures specifically produced for the online format.
- Onsite
The onsite format is held in an intensive 30 hours program. Networking opportunities are provided in all programs to connect with an elite and diverse group of professionals and instructors.
- Virtual Live
Live & Interactive. The virtual format is a live and interactive format that offers the same interactive opportunities as the onsite format, but with the luxury of never having to leave home or office.
Testimonials

ReTina Moore, MBA, MSF, CFEI
As a CFO and Project Manager professional with some M&A experience in the corporate banking and Bio-Pharmaceutical industries, I wanted to expand my knowledge as I further develop my own corporate financial advisory in the global markets. After researching other programs, I decided to take the IM&A and M&AP program with IMAA as it offered not only a Cohort based learning with real world applications and ongoing access to e-library resources, but it also further offered the “Running a Successful Practice” option which is very beneficial for my company as well as the international designation and recognition not currently offered with other programs. The assigned lecturers were very knowledgeable, and Nicole is just wonderful to work with at IMAA. I would absolutely recommend this program to my peers and colleagues.
- IM&A
- M&AP

Joshua Sugar
I am so happy to have completed the virtual IM&A course, the course instructors were great, it was nice to meet participants from all over the world and increase my network of M&A professionals. Special thanks to Nicole Jokic for encouraging me to get past my procrastination in the self study course and commit to the 2 week virtual – completely worth it and a great experience!
- IM&A

Catherine Chong
Rohit is an expert in corporate finance, business valuation and financial modelling. I attended the IM&A programme and Rohit brought us through the business component of the programme. His teaching approach is based on extensive technical knowledge and practical experience. Having knowledge about the core concepts is crucial but knowing how to apply them is more important than that. Rohit brought us through the valuation concepts and going through the practical aspects on the computation to value a business in an M&A exercise. I also had the opportunity to attend Rohit’s financial modelling online class. Apart from the tools to applying the theoretical knowledge to practical case studies, Rohit, being an expert in financial modelling, highlighted various areas of potential pitfalls, and shared practical tips in preparing better and clearer financial models.
- IM&A

James Goodnow
The M&A programs I participated in at the IMAA were outstanding. The topics covered were diverse and universally valuable. From the “hard skills” of refining a discounted cash-flow analysis to the “soft skills” of post-merger integration, the program covers the critical elements of a successful M&A transaction. As a lawyer, I broadened my skillset beyond the mechanics of inking a deal — looking at deals more holistically and thinking about the practical implications of decisions and approaches. Kudos to everyone at IMAA for putting together an exceptional program.
- IM&A
- M&AP

Charles Ladas
As accountants and business advisors with clients who are business owners in a variety of industries and in various locations throughout the world, my business partners and I at Auxilium thought it would be beneficial for us to obtain more in-depth training in M&A. When we came across the M&A training offered by IMAA, we knew it would be a perfect fit for us. I enrolled in the International Mergers & Acquisitions Expert (IM&A) online program and successfully completed it in about 3 months. The online program was great as I was able to complete the modules at my own pace and really take time to absorb the content of the materials provided. Overall, the IM&A program is an excellent overview of the entire M&A process, and it provides a practical and actionable framework for M&A advisors to follow. I highly recommend the IM&A program to anyone looking to enhance their expertise and status in the M&A world.
- IM&A
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The Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA) is a not – for – profit think tank for Mergers & Acquisitions which pursues research and provides educational certificate programs, workshops, resources, and expert knowledge in the field of M&A. We provide premier quality continuing education for professionals and organizations across the globe. We have been granted the ISO certification by TUEV Austria.
The Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA) is a not – for – profit think tank for Mergers & Acquisitions which pursues research and provides educational certificate programs, workshops, resources, and expert knowledge in the field of M&A. We provide premier quality continuing education for professionals and organizations across the globe. We have been granted the ISO certification by TUEV Austria.
The Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA) is a not – for – profit think tank for Mergers & Acquisitions which pursues research and provides educational certificate programs, workshops, resources, and expert knowledge in the field of M&A. We provide premier quality continuing education for professionals and organizations across the globe. We have been granted the ISO certification by TUEV Austria.
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