Certified Post Mergers Integration Expert (CPMI)

The DIFC Academy, in collaboration with IMAA, proudly brings you the Certified Post Mergers Integration Expert (CPMI) programme.

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The Certified Post Merger Integration Expert (CPMI) tackles the challenges faced by newly merged entities. By equipping you with an overview of the Mergers and Acquisitions process and the skills to set the right tone and prepare for the integration, we empower you to implement changes and realize synergies successfully.

Program Description

The Certified Post Merger Integration Expert (CPMI) is a tailored program to address the needs of advisors, management consultants, change specialists, corporate M&A and integration teams. The program covers all aspects of the post-merger integration process from planning to implementation. Whether managing or advising an integration for your company, your function, or your clients, we prepare you to conquer the most common post merger integration obstacles before they become issues.

Training Dates & Schedule

Online

Rolling intake, start anytime and complete within 12 months

Virtual Live

March 13 - 24

8am - 11:15am PST | 11am - 2:15pm EST | 4pm - 7:15pm CET

June 12 - 23

8am - 11:15am PST | 11am - 2:15pm EST | 4pm - 7:15pm CET

September 11 - 22

10am - 1:15pm PST | 1pm - 4:15pm EST

November 13 - 24

9am - 12:15pm GMT | 10am - 1:15pm CET | 5pm - 8:15pm SGT

Topics Covered

Throughout the training the following topics will be covered:

ESSENTIALS OF M&A
- M&A Process: Sell-side & Buy-side
- Strategies for M&A
- Success Factors in Transactions and Post Merger Integration
- Takeover Strategies and Defence Tactics
- M&A Negotiation
INTEGRATION GOVERNANCE & PROJECT MANAGEMENT (IG&PM)
- Post Merger Integration Planning, Steering & Execution
- Organizing Project Work Streams
- Synergy Identification & Realization
- Planning & Execution for Day 1 and First 100 days
- Balancing Integration Activities & Day-to- Day Business
VALUATION
- Deal Financing & Payment Structure
- Valuation Techniques
- Deal Design & Structure
- Private Equity
FUNCTION INTEGRATION (FI)
- Deal Financing & Payment Structure
- HR Integration
- Financial Integration
- Procurement Integration
- IT & Security Systems Integration
- Sales & Marketing Integration
CULTURE & CHANGE MANAGEMENT
- Managing Internal Communication
- Integrating Corporate Cultures
- Developing Metrics for Measuring Success
- Change Management Phases & Tasks
- Cross-Border Considerations
- Dealing with People in M&A

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: