30
approx hours
US $4,390
US $3,790
Early Bird
30
approx hours
US $5,490
US $4,890
Early Bird
Available as a tailored training, benefit from:
This cross-disciplinary curriculum provides a holistic view of the M&A process – from strategy and valuation to execution and post-merger integration management.
Mohamed Shouman
I am proud to be an IM&A charterholder, having successfully completed the professional certification program and received my qualification in March 2021. The IMAA program provided me with a highly valuable and robust set of M&A skills. The comprehensive curriculum covers the entire M&A lifecycle, from strategy and valuation and due diligence right through to the final acquisition process, making this certification essential for anyone looking to excel in an M&A career. I was able to immediately apply this knowledge in the field, specifically by leveraging my skills during the KFH (Kuwait) acquisition of AUB (Bahrain)—one of the largest M&A transactions in the region. The certification training was directly applicable and instrumental to my success on this landmark deal.
Michael Reed
Aline Soghomonian
Christian Muntean
Shaune Lim
Ezinne Q. Joshua
Chuck Adams
Kenneth Penn, CPA
Emmanuel Kolade
The International Mergers & Acquisitions Expert (IM&A) program dives deep into the entire M&A process – from strategy and valuation to execution and post merger integration (PMI).
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 on-site course or the self-paced online course, you’ll take your skills to the next level by practicing:
Hone new target identification strategies and advanced synergy analyses to close the best deals and navigate common post-merger integration pitfalls.
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.
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.
After successfully completing the course, you will receive the IM&A Charter. The IM&A is the most internationally recognized designation offered in the field of M&A. This charter signals to peers, clients, employers, and other professionals that you have completed the most comprehensive M&A education program available and are proficient in all areas of the mergers and acquisitions process.
This cross-disciplinary curriculum provides a holistic view of the M&A process – from strategy and valuation to execution and post-merger integration management.
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.
This module covers the fundamentals of Mergers & Acquisitions:
Learning Outcomes
In the Due Diligence module, we discuss the key questions and topics to address in a due diligence. It covers the following areas of DD in depth:
Learning Outcomes
In the valuation module, you will explore the
Learning Outcomes
The Post Merger Integration module gives you a thorough introduction into the following aspects:
Learning Outcomes
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.
While you will meet an international mix of participants from various industries, the 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, and private equity investors. Individuals and teams are welcome to attend.
No IOL events are scheduled at this time.
The M&A profession is evolving – are you? Train with the global #1 M&A institution trusted by top professionals. Gain cutting-edge expertise and stay ahead – anytime, anywhere.
Let’s talk about your goals and explore how we can help. No pressure, just valuable insights. Discover how professionals and organizations have leveraged our expertise to achieve real results – improving governance, streamlining processes, enhancing their skills, and ultimately driving transaction success. Get personalized insights how you can do the same!
A key value proposition of IMAA is the networking opportunities offered to enrich your M&A network, increase dealmaking, and advance your career.
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
| Feature | Online | Onsite |
| Real-life business cases |  | |
| All mandatory course materials included | | |
| Lifelong online access to most current content | | |
| 1-year Individual IMAA Membership | | |
| Start right away | | |
| On-Demand video lectures & direct tutoring | | |
| Full flexibility | | |
| No time constraint | | |
| Work from anywhere in the world | | |
| Different dates & locations worldwide | | |
| Interactive discussions | | |
| Networking with peers | | |
| Complete the program in 6 days | | |
| Meet face to face with faculty | |
How long does it take to complete the IM&A Certificate?
The IM&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 72.5 hours of study. Our fastest participants complete it within 2 months.
Our tuition fees include all mandatory and recommended study materials. In addition you get access to our e-library.
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.
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.
Our courses and programs in Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Valuation and Post Merger Integration (PMI) have taken by more than 2’200 participants from all around the world.
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.
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.
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.
This course dives deep into the entire M&A process- from strategy and valuation to execution andpost merger integration (PMI).
CPMI prepares you for integration issues post-merger, starting with integration planning, up to governance and project management to implement the integration.
The certification dives intothe nuts and bolts of the transaction journey—auditing, consulting, deal advisory,andincluding insights into running a successful M&A practice.
This certificationcovers the legal aspects ofM&A, including best practices, legal contracts, tax considerations, and deal structuring indifferent geographies andjurisdictions.
HRM&A covers all aspects of the transaction process relevant to human resources, including strategy, due diligence, Post Merger Integration, and compensation benefits.
This training covers the entire divestment life cycle, from analyzing key business drivers and structuring the Transition Services Agreement to executing and implementing separations.
This training will provide you with the fundamentals of each approach to valuation, with limitations and caveats on the use of each, as well as extended examples in application.
In order to become a charterholder you need to complete one of the IMAA programs
