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Course
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Introduction and Background
 This
online course is a primer on negotiating for conflict and
dispute resolution. It aims at providing the fundamental understanding
and tools for complex negotiations under conflict situations. The
theme of 'Negotiating for Conflict and Dispute Resolution' will
be offered as two separate online courses. This course is the first
in the series and focuses on understanding conflict, procedures
for dispute resolution, tools for negotiating under conflict situations
as well as effective communication and decision making. The second
course in this series will be offered by UNITAR at a later date.
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Registration
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OPEN |
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Deadline
for Enrollment: |
when slots are full |
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Course
Dates: |
November 8 to December 17,
2010 |
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Estimated
learning time: |
Minimum of 35 hours |
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Format: |
Online/Internet-based (asynchronous) |
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Language
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English |
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Fees: |
US $ 400/- |
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Helpline: |
UNITAR Geneva (Course Administration
and Technical Questions) |
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Course
Objectives |
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The objective of this online course is to provide the learner with
an overall understanding of conflict and the specific tools needed
to undertake effective negotiations in conflict and dispute resolution
situations.
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Target
Audience |
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This online course is designed for professionals from all sectors
and professions, including: government, public finance, investment,
trade, corporate finance, project management, treasury, as well
as academic circles and civil society. Neophytes will learn time-tested
negotiation tools (for complex negotiations) and seasoned negotiators
will be able to re-visit core concepts and techniques. If in your
profession, you are called to negotiate or make decisions, this
course is for you.
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Methodology
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First and foremost, this online course will provide negotiators
and decision-makers with the foundations and building blocks of
managing complex negotiations under conflict situations. Clear and
concise training content will be provided in five separate modules.
The online course will combine self-study and online interaction
(with peers and expert moderators) as a way of reinforcing the learning.
The course will also comprise a weekly substantive discussion on
UNITAR's online discussion forum dedicated specifically to this
course. There will be a quiz/assignment at the end of the course
which is a requirement for obtaining a course certificate.
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Course
Structure / Outline |
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This online course will cover the following modules:
Module 1: Overview
of Conflict
Module 2: Procedures
for Resolving Disputes
Module 3: Introduction
to Negotiation
Module 4: Positional
and Interest-based Bargaining
Module 5: Communication
for Decision Makers
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Other
Course-related Information |
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This course will be conducted over the internet using UNITAR's e-Learning
infrastructure for a five-week period. Participants will require a
minimum of 90 minutes of study each day. The course pedagogy will
allow for three levels of interaction. At the first level, the participants
will interact with the training content. At the second level, the
participants will interact with other participants to share experiences
and learn in a contextual manner (using an online discussion board
facility). At the third level, the participants will interact with
a seasoned international negotiator (course mentor) who will moderate
the course for its entire duration. At the core of this course is
a set of online interactions and discussions, each of which will be
coached by an expert.
UNITAR online courses attempt to create
a networked learning environment, in which participants have the
flexibility to learn at their own convenience and pace but also
are able to interact with peers and experts through the discussion
board facility.
This online course will be conducted
in the English language.
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Pedagogy |
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This course is designed as an online course in which participants
will be primarily responsible for their own learning. Each lesson
will consist of the following components:
1) Basic
Reading Materials (Compulsory Reading Materials):
these materials are intended to educate the participants
about the basic concepts and principles applicable to the subject-matter
of the lesson. It will include, where appropriate, sample materials.
These materials will constitute the required reading materials
for the lesson
2) Advanced
Reading Materials (Optional Reading Materials): this
will consist of optional reading materials for participants who
wish to learn more about the topic than what is covered in the
lesson.
3) External
Links: This will refer the interested participants
to additional books, articles, documents, and websites that deal
with the issues raised in the lesson.
4) Glossary:
A glossary of terms tailored to the online course will
be provided to the participants and act as a learning support
during the entire course.
5) Quizzes:
At the end of each lesson there will be a set of quizzes
for participants to answer. These quizzes are designed to test
the participant's understanding of the lesson. Participants are
required to pass each quiz and obtain at least 80% or more passing
grade in order to be eligible for a certificate. All quizzes will
need to be taken online.
6) Community
Discussion Board: There will be a community discussion
board available on which participants can post questions or comments
that can be seen by the instructor and the other participants.
This discussion board will be moderated by the course director
and UNITAR. Structured discussion strings will be posted on a
weekly basis.
All successful participants will be
eligible to a certificate after completion of this online course.
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