In House
M&A Training
Expert-Led M&A Training, Tailored for Your Team, Delivered Anywhere
Expert-led training that transforms your team’s deal execution—customized for your business, delivered where you need it
Most M&A teams struggle with inconsistent processes, knowledge gaps across functions, and costly deal execution mistakes. IMAA’s in-house executive education eliminates these challenges with world-class training that delivers measurable results.
Where:
Onsite at your offices, your chosen location, or online
What:
From intensive workshops to comprehensive academies
How:
Tailored to your deal environment, industry, and strategic goals
Learn from Elite M&A Practitioners
Every IMAA program is delivered by senior faculty – typically, with 20+ years of hands-on M&A experience. Our trainers are former dealmakers, advisors, and specialists who have led transactions worth over $1tn across global deals.
Whether guiding teams through live deal simulations or sharing insights from landmark transactions, our faculty ensures every session delivers immediately applicable skills. Your team learns both the theory and the critical nuances of executing complex deals successfully.
Designed for All M&A Roles and Experience Levels
Corporates & PE Firms
Execute more successful deals with standardized processes and cross-functional alignment that reduces integration risk.
Investment Banks & Law Firms
Deliver superior client outcomes with certified expertise that differentiates your advisory services.
Cross-Functional Teams
Build shared M&A language and seamless collaboration between legal, finance, operations, and strategy functions.
Why Leading Organizations Choose IMAA
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Real-World Focus
Live deal simulations using actual transaction scenarios, not academic theory. Teams practice on realistic challenges they'll face in active deals. -
Measurable Results
90% of participants report immediate application of skills in ongoing transactions. -
Lasting Impact
Build permanent capabilities through dedicated M&A academies and centres of excellence—not just one-time training events.
Relevant, Practical, and Built Around Your Needs
Every program addresses your specific objectives, team experience, and industry context. We cover the entire M&A lifecycle—from strategy and target screening to due diligence, valuation, negotiation, integration and separation/divestment/carve-outs.
Flexible Delivery Options:
- Face-to-face workshops for maximum engagement
- Blended learning combining onsite and digital elements
- Comprehensive digital academies for ongoing development
- Hybrid formats accommodating global teams
Tailored Content Includes:
- Face-to-face workshops for maximum engagement
- Blended learning combining onsite and digital elements
- Comprehensive digital academies for ongoing development
- Hybrid formats accommodating global teams
Trusted by Global M&A Teams
Fortune 500 Energy Company
Eliminated process inconsistencies across global teams after completing IMAA’s year-long onsite academy. 100% of participants earned industry-recognized IMAA certifications.
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Leading US Professional Services Firm
Increased M&A advisory revenue following IMAA’s tailored certification program. Teams now deliver standardized, globally recognized expertise to clients.
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Build Sustainable M&A Excellence
IMAA goes beyond one-off training to help you create lasting competitive advantage:
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Standardized Processes
Robust, repeatable frameworks that improve deal execution consistency -
Enhanced Performance
Greater confidence and capability at every stage of the deal lifecycle -
Team Alignment
Shared language and best practices across all functions -
Career Development
Clear M&A progression paths and competency frameworks -
Immediate Impact
Skills applied in live transactions while training is ongoing
Your Strategic M&A Partner
IMAA is more than a training provider—we’re your partner in building sustainable, professional M&A capability. Whether you need targeted skill development or a comprehensive academy, our expertise ensures your team is prepared for today’s deals and tomorrow’s opportunities.
Join 500+ companies worldwide that have transformed their M&A capabilities with IMAA.
Industry Expertise Across Sectors
Our faculty brings deep experience across a range of sectors including (but not limited to) healthcare, pharma, technology, energy and financial services. Unlike generic business schools or consulting firms, our trainers are practicing dealmakers, not academic theorists.
FAQs
How long do programs typically take and is there a minimum time commitment?
Programs range from intensive 2-3 day workshops to comprehensive 12-month academies where IMAA can help build an M&A centre of excellence. We can design schedules around your deal calendar and business priorities.
How do you determine the right training program for our organization?
We begin with a comprehensive consultation process led by our senior faculty. Simply share your company’s M&A goals, current challenges, and team experience levels with us. One of our senior faculty members—typically someone with direct experience in your industry—will then conduct a detailed needs assessment.
This process includes reviewing your recent deal history, identifying specific skill gaps across functions, and understanding your strategic M&A objectives. We assess factors like deal frequency, transaction types, team structure, and existing processes to design training that addresses your unique requirements.
Our faculty member will then create a customized program outline, recommend optimal delivery methods, and propose success metrics aligned with your business goals. Throughout this process, we collaborate closely with your team to ensure the training integrates seamlessly with your deal calendar and organizational priorities.
The result is a tailored learning experience that directly addresses your team’s specific challenges—whether that’s improving due diligence efficiency, enhancing integration capabilities, or building cross-functional collaboration. We don’t believe in generic solutions; every program is designed from the ground up to deliver maximum impact for your organization.
Given the time investment by IMAA, we do request for confirmation of training budget upfront.
What if our team spans multiple countries?
We regularly deliver global programs with hybrid formats accommodating different time zones. Our digital platform supports seamless collaboration between regional teams, and we can coordinate multi-location delivery.
Can you create custom case studies for us?
Absolutely – IMAA has extensive experience in delivering client-specific training solutions. We can develop bespoke case studies tailored to your industry, deal types, and strategic challenges. These can be based on anonymized versions of your actual transactions, hypothetical scenarios reflecting your market dynamics, or landmark deals from your sector. Custom cases ensure maximum relevance and engagement—participants work on situations they recognize and can immediately apply to their roles.
More questions?
What ongoing support do you provide?
All participants gain access to our alumni network. We can also offer quarterly refresher sessions and deal-specific consultation hours. We can also provide updated materials as market practices evolve.
How do you handle confidential information during training?
We maintain strict confidentiality protocols with comprehensive NDAs for all faculty and staff. Sensitive deal information is anonymized and sanitized while preserving learning value. Our faculty are experienced professionals who understand the critical importance of discretion in M&A environments.
Can you integrate our internal processes and templates?
Yes. We work with your existing frameworks, playbooks, and templates rather than imposing generic approaches. Training incorporates your specific methodologies, approval processes, and documentation standards to reinforce best practices already established in your organization.
How many people can participate in a program?
Programs typically accommodate 10-30 participants for optimal interaction, though we can design larger programs with multiple faculty. For organizations with bigger teams, we often deliver multiple cohorts or can even create train-the-trainer programs to scale internally.
Can you focus on specific deal stages?
Absolutely. Many clients need targeted expertise in specific areas—due diligence excellence, integration planning, or negotiation strategy. We design focused programs addressing your priority skill gaps rather than forcing comprehensive coverage.
Do you offer role-specific training tracks?
Yes. Legal teams, finance professionals, operations leaders, and strategy functions each have distinct M&A skill requirements. We create parallel learning tracks that address function-specific challenges while building shared language across teams.
Can you incorporate our recent deals as learning examples?
We regularly use client transactions (properly anonymized if required) as case study material. This approach maximizes relevance and helps teams identify lessons learned, process improvements, and best practices from their own experience.
Can training be delivered in phases to accommodate deal schedules?
Yes. We understand M&A teams have unpredictable, intense workloads. Programs can be structured with flexible scheduling, pause options during active deals, and modular delivery that accommodates business priorities.
What if we're not satisfied with results?
We can offer paid pilot programs for first-time clients. Our track record speaks for itself, but we stand behind our commitments.
FAQs
How long do programs typically take and is there a minimum time commitment?
Programs range from intensive 2-3 day workshops to comprehensive 12-month academies where IMAA can help build an M&A centre of excellence. We can design schedules around your deal calendar and business priorities.
How do you determine the right training program for our organization?
We begin with a comprehensive consultation process led by our senior faculty. Simply share your company’s M&A goals, current challenges, and team experience levels with us. One of our senior faculty members—typically someone with direct experience in your industry—will then conduct a detailed needs assessment.
This process includes reviewing your recent deal history, identifying specific skill gaps across functions, and understanding your strategic M&A objectives. We assess factors like deal frequency, transaction types, team structure, and existing processes to design training that addresses your unique requirements.
Our faculty member will then create a customized program outline, recommend optimal delivery methods, and propose success metrics aligned with your business goals. Throughout this process, we collaborate closely with your team to ensure the training integrates seamlessly with your deal calendar and organizational priorities.
The result is a tailored learning experience that directly addresses your team’s specific challenges—whether that’s improving due diligence efficiency, enhancing integration capabilities, or building cross-functional collaboration. We don’t believe in generic solutions; every program is designed from the ground up to deliver maximum impact for your organization.
Given the time investment by IMAA, we do request for confirmation of training budget upfront.
What if our team spans multiple countries?
We regularly deliver global programs with hybrid formats accommodating different time zones. Our digital platform supports seamless collaboration between regional teams, and we can coordinate multi-location delivery.
Can you create custom case studies for us?
Absolutely – IMAA has extensive experience in delivering client-specific training solutions. We can develop bespoke case studies tailored to your industry, deal types, and strategic challenges. These can be based on anonymized versions of your actual transactions, hypothetical scenarios reflecting your market dynamics, or landmark deals from your sector. Custom cases ensure maximum relevance and engagement—participants work on situations they recognize and can immediately apply to their roles.
More questions?
What ongoing support do you provide?
All participants gain access to our alumni network. We can also offer quarterly refresher sessions and deal-specific consultation hours. We can also provide updated materials as market practices evolve.
How do you handle confidential information during training?
We maintain strict confidentiality protocols with comprehensive NDAs for all faculty and staff. Sensitive deal information is anonymized and sanitized while preserving learning value. Our faculty are experienced professionals who understand the critical importance of discretion in M&A environments.
Can you integrate our internal processes and templates?
Yes. We work with your existing frameworks, playbooks, and templates rather than imposing generic approaches. Training incorporates your specific methodologies, approval processes, and documentation standards to reinforce best practices already established in your organization.
How many people can participate in a program?
Programs typically accommodate 10-30 participants for optimal interaction, though we can design larger programs with multiple faculty. For organizations with bigger teams, we often deliver multiple cohorts or can even create train-the-trainer programs to scale internally.
Can you focus on specific deal stages?
Absolutely. Many clients need targeted expertise in specific areas—due diligence excellence, integration planning, or negotiation strategy. We design focused programs addressing your priority skill gaps rather than forcing comprehensive coverage.
Do you offer role-specific training tracks?
Yes. Legal teams, finance professionals, operations leaders, and strategy functions each have distinct M&A skill requirements. We create parallel learning tracks that address function-specific challenges while building shared language across teams.
Can you incorporate our recent deals as learning examples?
We regularly use client transactions (properly anonymized if required) as case study material. This approach maximizes relevance and helps teams identify lessons learned, process improvements, and best practices from their own experience.
Can training be delivered in phases to accommodate deal schedules?
Yes. We understand M&A teams have unpredictable, intense workloads. Programs can be structured with flexible scheduling, pause options during active deals, and modular delivery that accommodates business priorities.
What if we're not satisfied with results?
We can offer paid pilot programs for first-time clients. Our track record speaks for itself, but we stand behind our commitments.
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Available Programs
This course dives deep into the entire M&A process- from strategy and valuation to execution and post 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 into the nuts and bolts of the transaction journey—auditing, consulting, deal advisory, and including insights into running a successful M&A practice.
This certification covers the legal aspects of M&A, including best practices, legal contracts, tax considerations, and deal structuring in different geographies and jurisdictions.
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 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.
