Certificate in Conflict Resolution: Specialization in Negotiation
This specialization provides you with an excellent opportunity to explore the broad field of conflict resolution, with an emphasis on negotiation skills.
Candidates for this program may be eligible for JIBC awards and bursaries. For more information, please contact the Student Services Centre directly at financialaid@jibc.ca or call 604.528.5762.
This certificate specialization will equip you with concepts and skills to improve your personal and working relationships by learning how to handle conflict more constructively.
It is comprised of a number of required and elective courses, and totals 252 hours (36 training days) in length, worth 18 credits. It culminates in a Certificate in Conflict Resolution: Specialization in Negotiation upon successful completion of all course hours and the final assessment component.
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Who Should Take This Certificate
Leaders (either formal or informal), managers, dispute resolution practitioners and those wishing to become more influential in their interpersonal relationships and who want to learn more about the process and practice of collaborative conflict resolution.
Learning Objectives
This certificate specialization provides an excellent opportunity to explore the broad field of conflict resolution, with an emphasis on negotiation skills. You will first learn the foundations of collaborative conflict resolution with a focus on self awareness in conflict. You will then apply this understanding and knowledge in a problem solving/negotiation setting that involves looking for mutually satisfactory solutions.
The program electives allow you to specialize and deepen your learning in a variety of contexts related to negotiation. Your learning will culminate in a written and practical assessment of your learning, skills and abilities.
Format (Learning Format/Structure)
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The certificate program is a total of 252 hours or 36 days of training (comprising a number of required and elective courses) and an assessment.
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You can take courses individually on a one-off basis or complete the entire certificate.
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Learn at your own pace – take courses when they fit your schedule.
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Core courses are scheduled several times throughout the year and electives less frequently.
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Full attendance is required.
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We recommend you complete the program within 2-3 years.
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Three-day (21 hours) online courses take six to seven weeks to complete
Courses
Required Courses (10 credits)
Some courses are available as online delivery. 
denotes online course.
| Course Name | Course Code | Credits | Days |
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Foundations of Collaborative Conflict Resolution: Workplace Focus |
CCR101 | 1.5 | 3 |
| CCR100 | 1.5 | 3 | |
| CCR180 | 1.5 | 3 | |
| CCR170 | 1.5 | 3 | |
| CCR190 | 1.5 | 3 | |
| CCR280 | 2.5 | 5 | |
| CCR150 | 1.5 | 3 | |
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| CCR152 | 1.5 | 3 | |
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Assessment: Certificate in Conflict Resolution: Specialization in Negotiation |
ACCRN299 |
Elective Courses (choose 10 days / 5 credits)
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Course Name |
Course Code |
Credits |
Days |
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The following courses have no prerequisites: |
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CCR105 |
1.0 |
2 |
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CCR102 |
1.0 |
2 |
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CCR108 |
1.0 |
2 |
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The following courses have prerequisites of CCR100 or CCR101: |
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CCR172 |
1.0 |
2 |
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CCR171 |
1.0 |
2 |
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CCR173 |
1.0 |
2 |
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The following courses have prerequisites of CCR170 or CCR180: |
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CCR208 |
0.5 |
1 |
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CCR204 |
0.5 |
1 |
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CCR205 |
1.5 |
3 |
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CCR201 |
1.0 |
2 |
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CCR206 |
1.5 |
3 |
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CCR207 |
1.0 |
2 |
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Resolving Conflict in Groups Level I: |
CCR210 |
1.0 |
2 |
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Resolving Conflict in Groups Level II: |
CCR260 |
1.0 |
2 |
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Resolving Conflict on the Front Line: |
CCR200 |
1.5 |
3 |
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CCR202 |
1.5 |
3 |
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The following course has a prerequisite of CCR280 |
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CCR281 |
0.5 |
1 |
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General Electives (Choose 6 day 3 credits) |
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Choose your remaining 6 days from any conflict resolution course. You may use also the Foundations of Effective Management and Leadership Part 1 FMGMT100 and Foundations of Effective Management and Leadership Part 2 FMGMT200 courses for general elective credit in this certificate. |
Total |
3.0 |
6 |
Note: 1 day is equivalent to 7 credit hours. A credit is comprised of 14 hours.
Single courses in the Certificate Program are available for individual enrollment.
Cost
Certificate Enrolment Fee: $125
Cost for the program is approximately $7,500 plus LSF (costs vary based on course locations).
Books & Supplies
Course manuals are supplied when you attend class, and if purchase of books or other materials are required you will be advised of the details when you register.
Admission Requirements
The courses and certificate are open to anyone. There are no formal requirements for admission.
Apply
Submit an enrollment form via fax, mail or by email.
Mail to:
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Centre for Conflict Resolution
715 McBride Boulevard,
New Westminster, BC V3L 5T4
Or fax to 604.528.5640
Email: conres@jibc.ca
Register
To check current course availability, select the course name above. If you wish to register, follow the instructions on the course listing.
Information Sessions
The Centre for Conflict Resolution offers a number of Information Sessions throughout the year.
Last updated February 6, 2012
