IHM&A
International Hospitality Mergers & Acquisitions Expert
Designed and delivered in collaboration with Modul University Vienna, Austria’s leading international private university.
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.
ONSITE
30
approx hours
US $
5,490
fees
INTERACTIVE
ONLINE LIVE
30
approx hours
US $
4,390
fees
ONLINE
60
approx hours
US $
3,290
fees
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Self-paced
- Global network of charterholders and experts
- Physical copies of certifications, presentations & materials
- 1-year IMAA charter-holding membership
- 1-year access to the entire IMAA eLibrary
- IHM&A Charter and Designation upon completion
- Leading faculty from academia and the industry
- Designed and delivered jointly with Modul University Vienna, the leading international private university with world renowned expertise in tourism and hospitality teaching and research
PARTICIPANT TESTIMONIALS
Onzelo Markum III (“OM”) , Prosci®️
- Principal
- The Markum Group, LLC
I recently completed the online Certified Post Merger Integration Expert course from the Institute of Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances, and it has been a transformative experience for me. The course provided a comprehensive overview of the M&A process and equipped me with the skills necessary for successful post-merger integration.
Three key aspects to a successful post-merger integration include:
- Effective Communication: Clear, transparent communication is critical to align all stakeholders and ensure smooth transitions. The course provided me with practical strategies and tools for crafting and delivering effective communication plans, helping me understand how to address concerns and foster collaboration among teams.
- Strategic Planning and Execution: The course emphasized the importance of detailed planning and the need for a structured approach to integration. It helped me develop my ability to create and execute strategic plans by offering frameworks and methodologies that are crucial for integrating processes, systems, and cultures effectively.
- Cultural Integration: Successfully merging organizational cultures can make or break the integration process. The training offered valuable insights into assessing cultural compatibility and managing change, allowing me to better address and integrate the differing cultures of merging entities.
Overall, this course was instrumental in helping me identify and enhance these critical skills. I now feel more confident in my ability to manage complex integrations and contribute to the overall success of M&A transactions. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to excel in post-merger integration.
Claudia Senties
- Senior Associate
- EY Parthenon
I took IMAA’s IM&A certificate program as I wanted to fill a gap in my skill set on transitioning from the integration team to the deal team. Therefore, participating in IMAA’s on-site IM&A certificate program was a very enriching experience that provided me the space and the right network to discuss, share experiences, and learn from both IMAA’s faculty and M&A professionals with diverse backgrounds. Moreover, IMAA’s on-site comprehensive curriculum and access to an online learning platform and library helped me deepen my understanding of M&A instilling the ability to ask the right questions at the right time, and also equipped me with the necessary practical finance & valuation skills crucial for success in this transition in my career. The real-world case studies and interactive learning modules were particularly valuable, allowing me to apply theoretical knowledge to actual scenarios. Furthermore, IMAA’s global recognition opened doors to new opportunities and bolstered my credibility in the M&A field. I am truly grateful for the supportive community of experts and peers who fostered a collaborative learning environment, enriching my networking capabilities, and instilling confidence in my strategic decision-making abilities.
Aline Soghomonian
- Legal professional
- TAQA Group
I always had the passion to discover about the M&A world. IMAA fulfilled my wish with the most relevant aspects of the M&S covered in just one course out of the New York City. With great content, lots of interactive work, mostly hands on course and insightful discussions, it was so enjoyable to receive a wealth of knowledge about the subject. Martin, a great mentor who made it fun and engaging for all, and with the examples from his extensive experiences, he made it absolutely unforgettable experience for us, and although there was a lot to learn, it was so light and easy to follow for everyone. I would highly recommend the IMAA course to anyone wanting to get into the industry.
Special thanks to Nicole for making this course so complete with her daily super support to all of the attendees and the fantastic food she arranged for us throughout each of the days of the training.
Emmanuel Kolade
- Director, Finance & Controller
- Omnify
“I recently completed IM&A program virtually and M&AP program online.
These programs were expertly crafted by industry leaders and seasoned practitioners, and they provided an in-depth understanding of the intricacies involved in M&A transactions. From business valuation and due diligence to post-merger integration, every aspect was covered in detail.
The collaborative nature of the program facilitated networking with fellow executives and professionals from diverse industries. Engaging in discussions and sharing experiences not only broadened my professional network but also enriched my learning experience through different perspectives.
I highly recommend this program to executives and professionals aspiring to excel in the field of M&A. It has been an enriching experience that has not only added a valuable credential to my profile but has also empowered me with the necessary tools to make strategic and informed decisions in the ever-evolving world of business.”
Ezinne Q. Joshua
- Associate Portfolio Manager
- Aquamore Finance
As a part of my MBA program, I enrolled in the Entrepreneurial Finance course. The assessment process required a role-play exercise in which my group represented the buy-side while the target group represented the sell-side in the acquisition of a company. This novel and challenging process made me curious about the overall concept of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and its complete scope. In my research, IMAA was featured many times, and I enrolled in the program. After completing two courses, I can attest that every experience has provided me with new perspectives on how to approach deals and a shift in my understanding of stakeholder engagement/management. The valuation class helped me improve my financial modelling skills, while the IM&A course provided me with knowledge on deal processing, strategy, due diligence and commonly overlooked aspects of a deal that could either make or break the process – before and after a merger. I highly recommend the IM&A course to anyone seeking deeper insights and understanding into the complete end-to-end cycle of mergers and acquisitions. The program has equipped me with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage the intricacies of M&A transactions effectively, and I am confident that it will do the same for anyone who enrols.
Shaune Lim
- CEO
- Assured Asset Management
I had the privilege of taking the IM&A and Financial Modeling and Business Valuation Course with Trainer Rohit Pratap in an online format. Even though the course was conducted completely virtually, Rohit did an exceptional job of keeping students engaged and explaining complex integration, merger, acquisitions, and financial concepts in a clear, understandable way.
Rohit structured the course thoughtfully, with relevant real-world examples and case studies that helped reinforce key learnings. He made effective use of interactive tools and discussions during our virtual lectures to promote student participation.
One aspect that really stood out was Rohit’s dedication to ensuring students grasped the material. He patiently answered questions, provided valuable feedback on assignments, and made himself available outside of class. I appreciated that he customized his teaching style to suit the virtual delivery method.
Overall, this was one of the most well-organized, enriching online courses I’ve taken. Kudos to IMAA in delivering such a great and seamless user experience. I gained invaluable financial knowledge and skills that I can apply directly in my career. Rohit is a phenomenal educator, and I highly recommend this IM&A and Financial Modeling and Business Valuation Course to other students looking to expand their business acumen.
Dwayne Thomas
- Attorney At Law
When I was searching for training in M&A, the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliance (IMAA) was first on the list of training providers. The Legal Mergers and Acquisition course was an easy choice as it brings a deep and solid foundation of all the legal and regulatory aspects of the M&A deal. The virtual live format was structured to help busy professionals gain quality education from experts in the field. The sessions were very engaging and impactful. Hearing and learning from the personal experiences of the lecturers solidified that I made the right choice in choosing IMAA. The LM&A certificate gave me insight into identifying and managing the complexities of the M&A process.
Kenneth Penn, CPA
- Managing Partner & CEO
- The Pantera Group, LLC
In June 2023, I had the opportunity to participate in the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions & Alliances’ IM&A Cohort in New York City, which consisted of an incredibly diverse group of professionals from a wide range of backgrounds. The cohort was well-structured and gave me the knowledge, skills, and a better understanding of what I needed to succeed. The instructors/practitioners were knowledgeable, supportive, and relatable, and the cohort was filled with real-world examples and applications. I particularly appreciated the in-person format and networking with my fellow professionals before and after the class day.
I am more than glad I participated and am more confident when operating in the M&A arena as an advisor and acquirer of businesses.
Carlos Aizpurúa
- Executive Vice President
- CEO Advisors
I decided to take the valuation training because I wanted to expand my knowledge in this matter, and to reintroduce myself into the world of M&A, since I had been doing consulting mainly in strategic planning and financial analysis. To accomplish this, I trusted the combination of the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA) and Prof. Aswath Damodaran, known as the “Dean of Valuation”. The virtual classroom format was appropriate, since it allowed me to receive the knowledge of and carry out live interactions with prof. Damodaran, without having to travel and from the comfort of my home. After the live sessions, I was able to review the recorded classes. Definitively, I do recommend this training to any professional who wants to expand their knowledge of valuations. In the course, I learned the following: 1) valuations should be simple; 2) valuations should follow a narrative; and 3) try to eliminate biases and preconceptions when making assumptions in valuations.
What to Expect From Hospitality M&A Certification
The International Hospitality Mergers & Acquisitions Expert (IHM&A) program dives deep into the entire M&A process in the hospitality industry – from strategy and valuation to execution and specificities of post merger integration in hospitality.
Whether managing or advising a merger or acquisition for your company or assisting your clients, we will equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to skip the common pitfalls and succeed.
In the highly interactive virtual live course or the self-paced online course, you’ll take your skills to the next level by practicing:
Expanding your M&A perspective
Hone new target identification strategies and advanced synergy analyses to close the best deals and navigate common post-merger integration pitfalls.
Mapping out the negotiation landscape
Identifying the true stakeholders and likely competitors for the target ahead of time, so you’re ready with the right strategies and tactics for closing the transaction without trouble.
Improving your foresight
By “looking ahead and reasoning back,” you’ll practice implementing exceptional value analysis and comprehensive due diligence so you can lead your team into unlocking the most lucrative merger and acquisition opportunities.
Deepening your understanding of the hospitality industry for successful transactions
Learn from our experts what impact global trends and related (recovery) strategies have on the hospitality industry, how to successfully navigate operational, cultural and organisational challenges and how to valuate and manage hospitality assets sustainably.
DESIGNATION
After successfully completing the course, you will receive the IHM&A Charter. As IMAA’s IM&A is the most internationally recognized designation offered in the field of M&A the corresponding IHM&A charter signals to peers, clients, employers, and other professionals that you have not only completed one the most comprehensive M&A training programs available but have also gained specific insights and expertise in transactions in the hospitality industry ultimately demonstrating you are proficient in all areas of the mergers and acquisitions process.
Included In The Hospitality M&A Course
This cross-disciplinary curriculum provides a holistic view of the M&A process – from strategy and valuation to execution and post-merger integration management in the hospitality industry.
You will delve into the challenges and opportunities presented by new technology and learn all the terminology and best practices for cross-border deals, corporate inversions, earn-outs, spin-offs, restructurings, corporate governance and more opportunities. Different strategic approaches for private and public companies will also be examined.
The IHM&A program is structured in four modules based on our IHM&A Framework and Body of Knowledge:
Essentials of M&A
This module covers the fundamentals of Mergers & Acquisitions:
- Deal types: What are the different types of transactions that you can use in M&A? There is a whole range of deal types and deal continuum that we look at, e.g. the full spectrum from minority stakes to full acquisitions, various ways to arrange a merger, leveraged buy outs (LBOs), initial public offerings (IPOs), divestitures, spin-offs, equity carve-outs-
- M&A Process: The program covers both perspectives from a buyer’s perspective (buy side) and from a seller’s perspective (sell-side). We explore how to seek buyers or potential targets (long list & short list) and how to run a sale in various ways (negotiations and auctions).
- Strategies for M&A: We dive into the strategies for Megers & Acquisitions. How can you create competitive advantage through M&A, diverstitures and equity alliance?
- M&A Negotiation: How can you prepare for the negotiation phase? What are ways to arrange a value creating deal?
- Introduction to Due Diligence: How do you prepare for and execute a smart Due Diligence to assure value creation? What are the different areas that can be covered in the Due Diligence process?
- Success Factors in Transactions: We explore the success factors and key challenges and mistakes to avoid. Which M&A tactics work in which industries?
- Takeover Strategies and Defence Tactics: How can you prepare your company against a hostile takeover attempt and reduce potential threats? Which are the defence mechansims that you can put into place and how affective are they? Which ways exist to acquire a business successfully in a hostile way?
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the different methods companies can acquire or merge another firm
- Distinguish between Management Buy Outs and Management Buy Ins
- Differentiate between spin-off, split-off & carve-outs
- Classify horizontal & vertical mergers
- Identify different strategies companies use to exit investments
- Classify types of tender offers and what constitutes them
- Analyze and compare different ownership shapes & structures
- Identify growth factors in M&A transactions
- Structure & manage M&A portfolios
- Identify value adding factors in M&A
- Identify value destroying factors
- Analyze various success measurement test & methods
- Classify drivers of profitability in M&A
- Analyze historical M&A waves and their driving factors
- Identify factors in Cross Border M&A activity
- European, Emerging markets, based on regions
- Evaluate historically largest deals
- Define characteristics of M&A waves
- Understand the buy and sell side process, covering both the traditional and holistic view
- Distinguish between the role of advisors and working with them in an M&A setting
- Establish framework for potential target buyer and seller searches
- Identifying relevant industries, companies, locations, financial advisors
- Preparing long and short lists
- How do M&A deals originate and the deal flow
- Discuss necessary agreements and documents in M&A deals
- Construct due diligence plans and activities
- Conducting and updating findings over the transaction lifecycle
- Organizing due diligence teams and data room management
- Identify various areas that require due diligence runs
- Conduct due diligence in a cross-border setting
- Create a minimalistic due diligence
- Identify warning signs in due diligence results
- Judge past and present takeovers battles
- Analyze takeover attacks and strategies for defense
Due Diligence
In the Due Diligence module, we discuss the key questions and topics to address in a due dilligence. It covers the following areas of DD in depth:
- Financial Due Diligence
- Tax Due Diligence
- Legal Due Diligence
- Human Resources (HR) Due Diligence
- Commercial Due Diligence and
- other Due Diligence areas
Learning Outcomes
- Determine potential deal breakers, negotiations and quality of earnings
- Differentiate between a DD and an audit
- Recognize tax exposures and liabilities
- Analyze different types of taxes
- Structure transactions
- Analyzing current and future liabilities
- Selecting the right legal counsel
- Legal and contractual obstacles
- Analyzing employment contracts, compensation & labor agreements
- Conducting a cultural due diligence
- Running a management audit
- Conceptual & general tools for industry analysis
- Analyze current and potential customers
- Conduct a product and technology portfolio analysis
Valuation
In the valuation module, you will explore the
- Different Valuation Techniques for Mergers & Acquisitions: Various techniques such as Discounted Cash Flow (DFC) modelling, Transaction and Trading Multiples, and more will be explained step by step including a demonstration of building models in excel.
- Private Equity & Start Up Valuation
- Deal Financing & Payment Structure
- Deal Design & Structure
Learning Outcomes
- Define data points for adjusting multiples
- Analyze financial statements
- Interpret P&L, balance sheet, cashflow
- Differentiate between types of financial statement
- Analyze application of cashflow, P&L and balance sheet within valuation models
- Identify different approaches to valuation
- Interpret the fundamental assumptions in valuation
- Analyze various valuation techniques
- Understand the application of various valuation methods and various pros and cons
- Differentiate between FCFF & FCFE during valuation process
- Define use of FCFF & FCFE
- Analyze present and future value of a firm and equity
- Understand FCFF/FCFE application during valuation
- Classify and define equity and firm valuation
- Understand risk and volatility of a portfolio compared to market
- Apply DCF valuation model
- Estimate shareholder equity
- Understand DCF valuation using FCFF
- Define CAPM model and its application
- Define components of cost of debt
- Estimate cost of debt
- Determine ratings using financial statements
- Assign weights for cost of capital calculation
- Understand application of sensitivity analysis in financial modeling
- Analyze impact on end results
- Identify value of shares through growth rates and cost of capital
- Define valuation by market approach method
- Analyze Guideline Public Company and market variables
- Conceptualize various multiples used in valuation process
- Interpret adjustments
- Analyze and apply multiples
- Define Enterprise Value (EV)
- Analyze various EV multiples
- Understand application of EV multiples in valuation
- Calculate and interpret PE ratios
- Apply PE ratios for market wide comparison
- Identify drawbacks for PE ratios
- Define investment structure
- Understand & analyze investor return calculations
- Defining pre and post money valuation
- Understanding & implementing shareholding analysis before and after investment
- Define returns
- Understand straight equity vs. mezzanine investment structure
- Differentiate impact of both investment structures
- Establish valuation method within the framework of a given case study
- Understanding historical financials as a means of projecting value
- Analyzing assumptions to build a financial model
- Identify different cashflow measures
- Account for operating lease expenses
- Classify & capitalize R&D expenses
- Analyze effects of taxes on cash flow estimations and change in working capital
- Defining financial assumptions
- Constructing an Assumptions Sheet
- Analyzing data points related to personnel & salaries
- Calculating growth rates/fluctuations in headcounts and salary, etc
- Defining cost projections/assumptions
- Defining revenues based on assumption sheet
- Analyzing sales prices and volumes
- Modeling total revenue projection as part of valuation process
- Understanding components of cost
- Analyzing cost projections based on component analysis
- Understanding operating costs
- Calculating total operating cost projection as part of valuation
- Defining depreciation values
- Understanding straight line method in depreciation calculation
- Defining interest expense
- Calculating net interest expense
- Defining working capital
- Understanding how the operating cycle relates to need for liquidity
- Understanding inventory, receivable and payable days
- Analyzing key ratios and defining assumptions
- Analyzing cashflows from previous financial statements
- Projecting cashflows
- Understanding interest coverage
- Defining leverage, liquidity and activity ratios
- Understanding return on average equity, average capital employed and average assets (ROAE, ROACE, ROAA)
- Understanding ROAE for shareholder returns
- Understanding ROACE for debt & equity holders
- Understanding ROAA for debt and equity holders
Deep Dive into Hospitality
The Deep Dive into Hospitality module gives you a thorough introduction into the following aspects:
- Latest trends in hospitality: What are the newest trends in the hospitality industry that will change the operations and design of services and products of hospitality providers
- Real Estate Valuation in Hospitality: Understanding the fundamentals of hotel valuation and comparing the strength and weaknesses of the various hotel valuation approaches
- Asset Management in Hospitality: Understanding the hotel asset management process and analyzing various operating agreement options
- Investments in Hospitality: Identifying the key drivers for investments into physical hotel assets and a structured process for hotel investments
- Sustainability in Hospitality: Understanding the present and future impact of hospitality on sustainability and identifying opportunities and threats of non-compliance with a meaningful sustainability agenda
- Change Management and Organizational Development: How to manage change in the post-merger integration phase
- Cultural Integration: Understanding the vital role of cultural integration in hospitality M&A’s and how to implement cultural due diligence, assessment and integration
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the impact of the global pandemic on the hospitality industry and related recovery strategies
- Identify global trends impacting the hospitality industry
- Identify consumer trends that will impact the design of hospitality services and productsA global perspective
- Understanding the levers effecting hotel valuation
- Application of the sales comparison approach
- Application of the cost of replacement approach
- Application of the income approach
- Understand each step of the asset management process
- Meaningful KPI’s and benchmarking for hotel assets
- Understand which of the operating agreements – management, franchise, lease fits which capital structure and risk profile
- Identify value creation opportunities
- Analyze the future outlook for the hotel asset management profession
- Understand the principles of hotel investment decisions
- Recognize the asset considerations: new build or repostitioning – sustainability
- Recognize the structural considerations: risk profile – investment play
- Understand the cyclical nature that may influence the investment decision and returns
- Understand the value chain for the duration of the holding period
- Evaluate paradigm shifts in travel from a consumer’s perspective
- Understand requirements for a meaningful sustainability agenda from a business travel perspective
- Requirements from a regulatory perspective effecting the hospitality industry directly and indirectly
- Valuing net zero carbon (NZC) & ESG in global hotel real estate
- Practical application of a net zero strategy for hotels
- Overview of various change management models
- Understand the importance of change management in the post-merger integration phase
- Gain deeper insights on fundamentals of M&A change management
- Gain a better understanding of the concept of national as well as organizational culture
- Gain deeper insights on cultural due diligence, its benefits and steps to take
- Become aware of which cultural domains to focus on when conducting cultural due diligence
- Understand how post-merger cultural alignment and integration works
MEET OUR FACULTY
Our growing faculty of more than 60 professors represent a diverse group of professionals, coming from over 20 countries; they work as corporate executives, entrepreneurs, researchers, consultants and professors. Their expertise makes them subject matter experts, groundbreaking researchers, and award-winning authors.
This intersection of practical industry insight, theoretical knowledge, and passion for teaching that our faculty brings to each training strikes at the heart of what IMAA seeks to be.
Experts and Faculty
PREREQUISITE
- Hold an academic degree (e.g. PhD, JD, DBA, MBA or Bachelor Degree); and/or hold one or more professional designations (such as CPA, CFA, CAIA or equivalent)
Who Participates
While you will meet an international mix of participants from various industries, the International Hospitality Mergers and Acquisitions program is designed for mid-management to senior executives in the C-Suite, directors of public and private companies, board leaders, and heads of strategy and corporate development. It is also geared toward advisers, investment bankers, transactional lawyers, private equity investors as well as individuals involved in transactions or in post merger integration. Individuals and teams are welcome to attend.
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Due Diligence (Module 2)
Fees:
$1,090.00
The Due Diligence module covers in detail: Financial Due Diligence Tax Due Diligence Legal Due Diligence Human Resource / HR Due Diligence other Due Diligence areas (e.g. Commercial Due Diligence, Antitrust Due Diligence, Environmental Due Diligence, IT Due Diligence, etc.)
Essentials of M&A (Module 1)
Fees:
$1,090.00
The Essentials of M&A module provides you with a solid foundation in M&A so you can deep dive in integration issues laster. This module covers: Various deal types M&A Process (buy- and sell-side) Strategies for M&A Introduction to Due Diligence Success Factors in Transactions: Takeover Strategies and Defence Tactics in Hostile M&A
Valuation (Module 3)
Fees:
$1,090.00
In the valuation module, you will explore Different Valuation Techniques for Mergers & Acquisitions: Various techniques such as Discounted Cash Flow (DFC) modelling, Transaction and Trading Multiples, and more Private Equity & Start Up Valuation Deal Financing & Payment Structure Deal Design & Structure explained step by step including a demonstration of building models in ... Read more
IHM&A Certificate ONLINE
Fees:
$3,290.00
Take the number one M&A program online available worldwide with a specialization in hospitality: Real world content developed and instructed by M&A practitioners Well structured and balanced content to succeed in transactions Largest number of experienced experts as instructors Materials specifically designed for online use You can complete the program part-time while working and without ... Read more
FAQs
Accreditation and Recognition
We are the global number #1 provider in M&A education. Participants sign up or companies send their employees in order to prepare for transactions or to enhance their qualification. Future employers reach out to us to check the credentials of candidates and their current status as a charterholder. Potential clients look to us to recommend advisors. We are a high quality provider and are recognized by many other institutions as a continued education provider. Find out more about our accreditations and recognition.
Comparison: Online vs. Onsite Program
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How long does it take to complete the IHM&A Certificate?
The IHM&A Certification is designed as a part-time program for professionals. The total time of completion depends on your prior background and time you can devote to this. In total for the online program it may take about 60 hours of study. Our fastest participants complete it within 2 months.
What is included in the fee?
Our tuition fees include all mandatory and recommended study materials. In addition you get access to our e-library.
When can I enroll for and start with the IHM&A Certificate?
You can enroll at any time for the Certificate Program online and start right away. For our onsite M&A courses please check the dates and locations.
More questions?
Can I take the M&A Certificate entirely online?
Yes, you can take the entire program online from anywhere in the world or while travelling. This is what many of our participants do. For the completion of the M&A Certification there is no physical attendance necessary. However, you can combine online with onsite workshops to reach your designation.
How many participants take your M&A programs?
Our courses and programs in Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Valuation and Post Merger Integration (PMI) have taken by more than 2200 participants from all around the world.
What is the difference to other training providers?
We are the number #1 provider and set the standards. Compared with academic executive education offerings, our faculty members are not pure academics – they have closed M&A deals as professionals themselves. So you not only gain theoretical insights, but you will learn hands-on knowledge. Compared with for-profit providers, we are purely focused on M&A trainings and bring in a solid foundation, great structured approach to learning, and the international dimension – and we reinvest in improving our offering.
What is the difference to other certificate programs?
If you compare our programs with the CFA, CAIA, CIMA, or others – we are purely focused on M&A only and are very complementary to these programs. There is very little overlap among the content and insights that our programs provide. Most of them accept our program as continued education.
Where can I ask more questions about your M&A training?
If you have additional questions, please reach out to us via chat, contact form, or give us a call. We are looking forward to hearing from you and learn about your needs and questions.
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