Certificate in Advanced Negotiations

Make a deal they can’t refuse.

Having the confidence and expertise to ask for what you want, regardless of your level of authority, is a powerful skill. This 2-day communications-focused program empowers you to be a master of influential communication and provide valuable techniques to negotiate—and win—that business deal.

Certificate in Advanced Negotiations

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Fees: $2,450
Length: 2 days of study
Next Session: August 19, 2025 to
August 20, 2025
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Certificate in Advanced Negotiations

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Negotiate, Influence and
Collaborate for Successful Outcomes

Rather than shying away from tough business discussions, advocate for your cause with tried-and-true negotiation strategies and communication tools.

This program will challenge you to learn and apply proven influencing techniques and principled negotiation strategies to plan, collaborate, and respond effectively in a variety of settings. Strengthen your persuasion and influence skills with practical learning modules that incorporate case studies, debates, and peer interaction to sharpen your communication abilities and relationship-building approach.

You’ll receive real-time feedback from instructors and peers during in-class discussions and interactive exercises—designed to boost your confidence and collaborative mindset in high-stakes scenarios.

Participants will also take a negotiation assessment to uncover their unique style and learn how to navigate conversations with difficult or demanding stakeholders. You’ll walk away with practical tools like planning checklists and messaging templates that help you prepare for and guide critical business conversations.

This program prepares aspiring and mid-career leaders—team leads, supervisors, specialists, and managers—to influence, negotiate, and collaborate with confidence and credibility. Professionals in project management, business development, systems, and beyond will find strategies they can immediately apply on the job.

Get Training in Marketable Skills

Collaboration Skills
Relationship Building
Persuasion & Influence
Communication Skills
Critical Thinking
Negotiation Skills

4 Reasons to Enrol

Amazing Education for Busy Professionals

This 2-day program is a quick and convenient way to become a more impactful speaker and business negotiator.

Stand Out from the Crowd

Set yourself apart as an expert in business discussions and negotiations by applying the tools and techniques taught in this program.

Learn from the Pros

Train with top-rated Schulich ExecEd instructors that are consistently ranked among the world’s best.

Earn Higher Pay

Schulich ExecEd students gain the confidence, skills and perspective to attain better roles, launch new ventures, and lead their teams to new heights.

Who Will Benefit

Aspiring Leaders

Prepare for a leadership role across industries such as project management, business development and systems with practical techniques for workplace negotiation and communication skills.

Mid-Career Leaders

Current team leads in various positions, such as supervisor, specialist, and manager will gain negotiation skills to advance to senior leadership roles.

What Difference Will You Make?

A great program that puts theory into practice with real-life situations. The skills learned here can be applied to all aspects of business and personal dealings.

- G. Broadway Product Manager, AstraZeneca Canada Inc.

The curriculum was perfect for teaching key concepts and flowing into more complicated ones.

- M. Burleigh Relationship Manager, Investment Planning Counsel

Program Overview

  • Outline the differences between influencing and informing, and review the four phases of effective influence.

  • Understand where your personal power stems from and explore the different strategies and tactics for influencing, both with and without authority.

  • Examine the four stages of negotiation and how to plan effectively for negotiation success.

  • Study the five styles of negotiation and assess which style reflects your personal approach. Identify and engage with other styles and find out which works best for your needs.

  • Learn how to use the “forcing” style wisely both in-person and virtually, and understand when and how to walk away from negotiations. Discover best practices for applying and managing hard-ball negotiation tactics.

  • Identify the contradictions of a “collaborative” mindset and the best ways to build trust both virtually and in person. Find out how you can manage “constructive disagreements” successfully while focusing on interests for win-win results.

  • Summer 2025

    Certificate in Advanced Negotiations

    Course Dates Time
    2-day program 8/19/2025 - 8/20/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Faculty

Gail Levitt,
PhD, MA

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What You Get

After completing Certificate in Advanced Negotiations, you'll receive an authentic digital badge from the #1 business school in Canada that employers will recognize.

As more and more companies look for candidates with specific skills, this badge on your CV will be a credible assurance of your achievements and expertise, allowing the right roles to find you faster.

Certificate

Provided upon completing a longer program that may comprise several badges signifying a more extensive skill set.

Custom Programs for Organizations

Use this program as we designed it, or alter it to fit your company’s needs. Either way, we can help you improve your organization's talent pipeline. Get in touch with our custom programs team today.

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