The Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (M&AP) certification dives into the nuts and bolts of the transaction journey—auditing, consulting, and deal advisory are among just a few of the areas visited during the M&AP Training. 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.
Program Description
The Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (M&AP) certification dives into the nuts and bolts of the transaction journey—auditing, consulting, and deal advisory are among just a few of the areas visited during the M&AP Training. 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.
This program is also delivered over a series of virtual live sessions providing both structure and flexibility.
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 (Buy-side)
- Strategies for M&A
- Success Factors in Transactions and Post
- Merger Integration
- Stakeholder Management
- DUE DILIGENCE
- Financial DD
- Tax DD
- Legal DD
- HR DD
- Other DD Areas and Challenges cross-border M&A
- VALUATION
- Deal Financing & Payment Structure
- Valuation Techniques
- Deal Design & Structure
- Private Equity
- RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL M&A PRACTICE
- Business Strategy
- Mid-Market Advisory
- Sale & Purchase Agreements (SPAs)
- Tax Restructuring
- M&A Insurance
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:
Kirstin Gallagher
Senior Vice President, Tax Lead - Americas at GIC
Daniel Graewe
Corporate Law Attorney at Graewe Law
*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
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.
For more information or to request for an assistance, please contact [email protected].
