The Certified Post Merger Integration Expert (CPMI) tackles the challenges faced by newly merged entities. By equipping you with an overview of the Mergers and Acquisitions process and the skills to set the right tone and prepare for the integration, we empower you to implement changes and realize synergies successfully.
Program Description
The Certified Post Merger Integration Expert (CPMI) tackles the challenges faced by newly merged entities. By equipping you with an overview of the Mergers and Acquisitions process and the skills to set the right tone and prepare for the integration, we empower you to implement changes and realize synergies successfully.
The Certified Post Merger Integration Expert (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. Whether managing or advising an integration for your company, your function, or your clients, we prepare you to conquer the most common post merger integration obstacles before they become issues.
Training Dates & Schedule
Online
Rolling intake, start anytime and complete within 12 months
Interactive Online Live
February 12 - April 9, 2026
9am - 12:15pm EST | 6pm - 9:15pm GST
May 6 - July 1, 2026
9am - 12:15pm EST | 6pm - 9:15pm GST
October 8 - December 3, 2026
9am - 12:15pm EST | 6pm - 9:15pm GST
Topics Covered
Throughout the training the following topics will be covered:
- ESSENTIALS OF M&A
- M&A Process: Sell-side & Buy-side
- Strategies for M&A
- Success Factors in Transactions and Post Merger Integration
- Takeover Strategies and Defence Tactics
- M&A Negotiation
- INTEGRATION GOVERNANCE & PROJECT MANAGEMENT (IG&PM)
- Post Merger Integration Planning, Steering & Execution
- Organizing Project Work Streams
- Synergy Identification & Realization
- Planning & Execution for Day 1 and First 100 days
- Balancing Integration Activities & Day-to- Day Business
- VALUATION
- Deal Financing & Payment Structure
- Valuation Techniques
- Deal Design & Structure
- Private Equity
- FUNCTION INTEGRATION (FI)
- Deal Financing & Payment Structure
- HR Integration
- Financial Integration
- Procurement Integration
- IT & Security Systems Integration
- Sales & Marketing Integration
- CULTURE & CHANGE MANAGEMENT
- Managing Internal Communication
- Integrating Corporate Cultures
- Developing Metrics for Measuring Success
- Change Management Phases & Tasks
- Cross-Border Considerations
- Dealing with People in M&A
IMAA FACULTY*
IMAA values not only good teaching but solid M&A experience. This is made clear by IMAA faculty’s unique ability to explain complex theoretical concepts using personal experiences and ‘war stories’ alike. Some of the faculty members you can expect to meet at this training and the experience they bring with them includes:
Prof. Dr. Christopher Kummer
President & CEO IMAA
Rohit Singh, CFA
Private Equity PE Advisor Xeraya Capital
Hermann Ali Hinderer
Partner at Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek
Adrian Waters
Strategy Partner & Faculty Director
*excerpt of members of IMAA’s faculty; subject to change
Who Participates
- Mid-management to senior executives in the C-Suite
- Directors of public and private companies
- Heads of strategy and corporate development
- Advisors
- Members of chartered accountants’ associations
- Transactional lawyers
- Private equity investors
What is Included
- Interactive small virtual classroom setting
- Taught by leading faculty and industry experts
- Networking with industry professionals and faculty
- IM&A Designation upon completion
- First-year IMAA charter holding membership included
- 1 year e-Library access
- Online self-study materials and virtual classroom presentations
- Sessions are recorded and uploaded to learning platform
Program Fees
Online (Self-paced)
Online Certificate Fee: USD 3,290
Virtual Live
Virtual Live Regular Fee: USD 4,390
Virtual Live Early Bird Fee: USD 3,790 *Valid until 2 months before the training starts
Location
Online
Online learning platform provided by IMAA
Virtual Live
Online virtual classroom access provided by IMAA
ONSITE PROGRAMS:
Locations
- Zurich
- Singapore
- London
- New York
- Amsterdam
- New York
Program Fees
Regular Fee: USD 5,490
Early Bird Fee: USD 4,890 *valid until 2 months before training starts
Register your interest to join here.
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