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Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA)

Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors

Certification

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This prestigious program not only enhances your expertise in middle market corporate finance, advisory, and transaction services but also positions you as a leader in the market capable of sourcing and closing more deals.

Cost

Online Courses: $2,150 AM&AA Member Price $2,750 Professional Bundle Price $2,550 Young Professional Bundle Price (35 or younger) In-Person Courses: $4,950 Standard Member Price $5,495 Standard Bundle Price Show moreShow less

Format

Hybrid

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Why Enroll In CM&AA Enrolling in the Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) certification program marks a significant step forward for professionals in the mergers and acquisitions sector. This prestigious program not only enhances your expertise in middle market corporate finance, advisory, and transaction services but also positions you as a leader in the market capable of sourcing and closing more deals. By offering a blend of virtual and in-person courses taught by M&A professionals in their fields, CM&AA covers crucial topics from business valuation and financial analysis to legal and tax considerations in M&A transactions. Beyond the comprehensive training, the program opens up networking opportunities through membership in the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA), providing access to a broad network of M&A professionals and resources. Whether you’re looking to elevate your professional development with 40 CPE hours, gain a competitive edge in the job market, or simply expand your understanding and capabilities in M&A, CM&AA offers a clear path to achieving your goals. Advanced Credentialing Achieve the most advanced credential in middle market finance, advisory, and transaction services. Expertise and Influence Increase your expertise and influence in the market, enabling you to source and close more deals effectively. Professional Development Earn 40 CPE hours, contributing to your professional growth and development. Flexible Learning Options Benefit from both virtual and in-person courses, offering flexibility to fit your learning style and schedule. Comprehensive Curriculum Under the guidance of expert professionals, master a wide range of M&A topics, from private capital markets to M&A tax considerations. Unmatched Networking Gain membership in the AM&AA, accessing a vast network of M&A professionals and resources. Career Enhancement Open new career opportunities and advancements in the dynamic M&A industry. Real-World Expertise Learn from seasoned M&A professionals, acquiring practical knowledge and valuable industry insights. Ethical Practices and Innovation Join a community dedicated to ethical practices and innovation in the M&A sphere.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Knowledge of private capital markets and current trends in middle market M&A
  • Identify transaction opportunities with middle market companies
  • Navigate the M&A sales process from deal origination to transaction completion
  • Apply growth by acquisition strategy in buy-side transactions
  • Knowledge of financing strategies for acquisitions and exits including mezzanine financing
  • Apply business valuation approaches including cost, income and market methods
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products13-1023.00
  • Business Intelligence Analysts15-2051.01
  • Financial Managers11-3031.00
  • Management Analysts13-1111.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Supplier evaluations — conduct independently across multiple criteria including price, quality, reliability, and distribution capacity for mid-tier procurement needs.
  • Price proposals and market data — analyze using financial analysis and spreadsheet software to determine fair and reasonable pricing for recurring purchases.
  • Product specifications — write and maintain with working technical knowledge of the goods and services being procured in an industrial or commercial setting.
  • Bid proposals and purchase orders — solicit, review, and process with minimal oversight, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
  • Procurement regulations and applicable laws — monitor and apply consistently across active purchasing contracts to reduce organizational compliance risk.
  • Negotiation with established suppliers — lead for standard contracts, applying persuasion skills to secure favorable pricing and service terms.
  • Purchasing clerks and expediters — train and assign tasks to, monitoring workload and output quality in a departmental procurement environment.
  • Supplier performance data — track and evaluate using database reporting software to inform vendor selection and contract renewal decisions.
  • Procurement documentation and correspondence — draft clearly using word processing software, applying strong written communication skills across varied stakeholder audiences.
  • Time-sensitive purchasing demands — manage and prioritize independently, balancing multiple active requisitions within budget and delivery constraints.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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