Mergers & Acquisitions

The program, developed by the faculty of the Coles College M&A Academy, focused on the special interests of M&A intermediaries serving private companies in the middle market and business owners preparing for acquisition or sale. The Certified M&A Professional (CM&AP) Certificate Program is delivered live via Zoom over a six-week period.
Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional Program

Online Class Schedule

September 22 to October 20, 2026

All Sessions - 12:00pm - 3:30pm EDT (Specific session topics subject to change.)

9/22/26: Maximizing Value with the Right Transaction

  • Industry Analysis & Historical Perspective
  • Winning New Business By Building Relationship
  • Shareholder Value Maximization Study

9/23/26: Creating & Protecting Value Through Financial Analysis, Pt.1

  • Quality of Earnings
  • Working Capital

9/28/26: Creating & Protecting Value Through Financial Analysis, Pt. 2

  • Interpreting Financial Statements I
  • Understanding Cash Flow

9/29/26: Creating & Protecting Value Through Financial Analysis, Pt. 3

  • Preparing Financial Projections
  • M&A Tax Considerations

10/5/26: Transaction Valuation, Pt. 1

  • Examining Value Drivers

10/6/26: Transaction Valuation, Pt. 2

  • Valuation Methods
  • DCF Case Study

10/12/26: Deal Negotiation & ESOP in Detail

  • ESOP in Detail
  • Negotiation Skills & Styles

10/13/26: The M&A Process

  • Managing the Sale
  • M&A Process, Multiple Approaches to Sale
  • Auction Process & ESOP

10/19/26: Deal Structuring & Documentation

  • Legal Issues
  • Deal Structure
  • LOI & Purchase Agreements

10/20/26: Valuation Concepts & Deal Stories

  • Applying Valuation Concepts
  • Sellers Panel 

 

Registration and Fees

$2950

Special pricing available for multiple participants from same firm. Please contact Jen Renshaw for more information. 

Price includes electronic program materials, templates and examples and access to the Learning Management System (LMS).

Online Payment