Overview
Become an effective negotiator by engaging the powers of active listening, empathy, and creativity. Through the Advanced Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Microcertificate, you’ll build the necessary skills to grow as a leader and effectively manage individual and organizational conflict.
Courses
Required: MGMT 4225 Negotiation and Organizational Conflict Resolution
Choose 1 from 3 options:
- MGMT 4230 Advanced Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Strategies
- MGMT 4232 Mediation: Problem-solving Across Differences
- ENVR 155 Principles and Practices of Climate Change Negotiations
Stackable Pathway
The microcertificate courses can stack toward the Organizational Behavior 4-course graduate certificate.
Next Start Term
Fall 2025 Registration is Open
Fall registration is open through August 28. Find a fall course and learn how to register.
Skills & Outcomes
After completing the Advanced Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Microcertificate, you will have the skills to:
- Strengthen your negotiation strategies with practical, theory-based tools.
- Approach complex, multi-party negotiations with more confidence.
- Spot opportunities to bring in new partners, ideas, or solutions.
- Avoid common pitfalls and handle conflict more effectively.
Who Should Enroll
This microcertificate is a great fit if you’re looking to:
- Handle conflict more effectively, whether one-on-one or across an organization.
- Strengthen your mediation skills.
- Lead or participate in more complex negotiation scenarios.
Starting and Completing a Microcertificate
To begin your microcertificate, you simply register for your first course for the microcertificate — no application required. Learn how to register.
To earn the microcertificate, you will complete two microcertificates courses at the graduate level and with a grade of B or higher, within one year. This short timeline will support momentum and reinforce the learning between the two related courses.
