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Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate Course
About This Course

Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation) is geared for all professionals who are focused on “interest-based bargaining.” This course takes the mystery out of settlement processes and focuses on reaching reasonable solutions. Topics include: Why Conflicts Escalate, Why Mediation Works, The Mediation Process, The Role of the Mediator, Coming to an Agreement, Problems Encountered in Mediation, Developing ADR Programs for Government, Business and Personal Disputes, and Divorce Settlement Mediation.

Session 1: Introduction, History and Origin of ADR-Mediation.

Session 2: Techniques for ADR: The Mediation Process & Role of the Mediator.

Session 3: Business Disputes, Settlement Issues in the Business Sector, Employment Disputes and Employer/Employee Relationships. Job search strategies and placement possibilities will also be discussed.

Course Objectives:

Participants will demonstrate the following skills through successful completion of all required coursework and assignments:

Expectations

Participants will be expected to complete reading and homework assignments and will choose or be assigned project reports that deal with ADR topics. Independent project development is encouraged. Final projects will be presented for critique to The Center for Legal Studies as a prerequisite of course completion. 70% is the minimum passing score on all tests and assignments for this course.

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