
The HR specialization is geared towards individuals who are looking to further develop their understanding of the HR function and its significance during pre-deal or the post-merger integration phase.

Program Description
The HR specialization is geared towards individuals who are looking to further develop their understanding of the HR function and its significance during pre-deal or the post-merger integration phase. The program content offers best practices which were developed by our distinguished faculty members after decades of experience in managing HR related projects in corporate and consulting roles.
This program is also delivered over a series of virtual live sessions providing both structure and flexibility.
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 | 7pm - 10:15pm GST
September 11 - 22
10am - 1:15pm PST | 1pm - 4:15pm EST
7pm - 10:15pm CET | 9pm - 12:15am GST* *next day
Topics Covered
Throughout the training the following topics will be covered:
- ESSENTIALS OF M&A
- Deal Types
- M&A Process
- Strategies for M&A
- M&A Negotiation
- Introduction to Due Diligence
- Success Factors
- Takeover Strategies and Defence Tactics
- DUE DILIGENCE
- Financial Due Diligence
- Tax Due Diligence
- Legal Due Diligence
- Human Resources (HR) Due Diligence
- Commercial Due Diligence
- other Due Diligence ares
- POST MERGER INTEGRATION
- Integration Governance
- Synergies
- Function Integration
- Change Management and Cultural Issues
- COMPENSATION & BENEFITS, HR INTEGRATION & CHANGE MANAGEMENT
- Compensation & Benefits: Pensions & Compensation Systems
- Integrating the organization/ staffing in the integration process/communication
- Managing layoffs / outplacement
- Labor Law & Labor Agreements
- Employee representation (unions, work councils, …)
- Total Rewards
- Talent Retention
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:

Konrad Deiters
Global Commercial Leader M&A Advisory Services at Mercer

Mark Pearson
Managing Partner at AGM Transitions
*excerpt of members of IMAA’s faculty; subject to change
Who Participates
- Mid-management to senior executives in the C-Suite
- Directors of public and private companies
- Heads of strategy and corporate development
- Advisors
- Members of chartered accountants’ associations
- Transactional lawyers
- Private equity investors
What is Included
- Interactive small virtual classroom setting
- Taught by leading faculty and industry experts
- Networking with industry professionals and faculty
- IM&A Designation upon completion
- First-year IMAA charter holding membership included
- 1 year e-Library access
- Online self-study materials and virtual classroom presentations
- Sessions are recorded and uploaded to learning platform
Program Fees
Online
Online Certificate Fee: USD 3,290
Virtual Live
Virtual Live Regular Fee: USD 4,390
Virtual Live Early Bird Fee: USD 3,790 *Valid until 2 months before the training starts
Location
Online
Online learning platform provided by IMAA
Virtual Live
Online virtual classroom access provided by IMAA
NOTE: NO ONSITE PROGRAMS SCHEDULED for HRM&A
Register your interest to join here.
For more information or to request for an assistance, please contact [email protected].