Graduate Certificate in Dynamics of Conflict

This program is designed for conflict resolution specialists, mediators, negotiators, lawyers, leaders and managers who work with conflict or with people in conflict and who want to deepen and broaden their conflict fluency.

• Integrate new theoretical frameworks on conflict and apply them to dispute processes.
• Synthesize the knowledge and ability to self-manage, reflect and to facilitate those involved in high risk, complex and challenging conflicts.
• Exhibit advanced processes in negotiating and mediating complex or challenging issues and increased awareness of "self-imposed" barriers or obstacles.
• Evaluate the intricacies of the human brain in conflict and differentiate the brain processes behind triggering, anger and defensiveness.
• Synthesize approaches to address and balance individual and collective interests in conflict.
• Analyze and explore the relationship between conflict and emotional intelligence, mindfulness and self-awareness.
• Identify and analyze key concepts from the program and apply them to conflict situations.

The courses are fifth year university level courses, have assignments and evaluations, and are graded.

Four of the courses use a blended delivery model, partly in the classroom and partly online. The fifth and final course is self-directed study with a final project.

You must be accepted into the certificate program in order to take any of the courses.

Required Courses (15 credits)

Certificate Application Fee: $75

Cost for the program is approximately $6,150 plus LSF and non-refundable certificate application fee.

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 at least 4 weeks prior to the start date (or when you register if it’s within 4 weeks of the start).

An undergraduate degree, and completion of one of the following JIBC certificates (or equivalent):

• Certificate in Conflict Resolution: Specialization in Negotiation
• Certificate in Conflict Resolution: Specialization in Mediation/Third Party Intervention
• Family Mediation Certificate

You must be accepted into the certificate program in order to take any of the courses.

Download the certificate application form, or contact us at 604.528.5608 and we will mail you a copy.

Submit your completed application with the $75 non-refundable certificate application fee.

Once we notify you that your application has been approved, contact Student Services Centre at 604.528.5590 and register for your first course.

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

To check current course availability, select the course name above. If you wish to register, follow the instructions on the course listing.

The Centre for Conflict Resolution offers a number of Information Sessions throughout the year.