Program Certificate in Conflict Leadership

Learn skills to manage conflict within relationships, communities, and organizations and to work toward positive outcomes:

• Develop a clear understanding of your own perceptions, biases and attitudes, and how they may impact others in conflict.
  
• Analyze conflict dynamics to determine the best approach to a situation.
  
• Learn the communication skills needed for conflict resolution with a focus on self-awareness and assertive expression.
  
•  Apply an understanding-based mediation process.
  
• Integrate the knowledge and skills of effective facilitation to achieve outcomes that are inclusive, collaborative, and outcome-focused.
  
• Develop skills for specific contexts through chosen elective courses. 
  
• Understand the ethical and legal responsibilities of practicing ADR.
  

The program courses include lecture, personal reflection, and group discussion. Emphasis is placed on practicing skills and role-playing in small groups, each provided with a coach to guide the exercises and give feedback. Some homework is required.

ADRIA membership is required to register in courses for this program.

Learners are expected to complete all courses and pass all evaluations within three years to obtain a program certificate.

Fees for the program total approximately $9500 - $12,000 (costs vary based on electives chosen)

Certificate Application Fee: $25 (upon completion of all courses)

Course manuals are included and supplied on the first day of each class. Any requirements or recommendations to purchase other books or materials are outlined in the individual course description. 

Upon completion of the required courses and 100 hours of elective courses, please download and complete the Program Certificate Application Form. Application fee is $25.