Are there any prerequisites to join this course?

You don't need to have negotiated before. It's easy for beginners to understand because it walks you through basic methods and tactics step by step. This makes it useful for learners of all levels.

What will I be able to do after completing this negotiation skills training?

You will learn how to prepare for negotiations, employ simple methods, read body language, manage power dynamics, and deal with stress successfully. By the end, you'll be able to negotiate fair agreements with greater confidence and clarity.

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is great for professionals, students, and anyone else who wants to learn how to negotiate better. This course helps you establish strategy-based negotiation skills techniques for a variety of real-world situations, whether you're going into corporate meetings, making everyday life agreements, or trying to settle disagreements with confidence.

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Negotiation Skills

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Negotiation Skills

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3 hours to complete

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

21 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Prepare effectively for successful negotiations
Communicate persuasively to achieve win-win outcomes
Overcome objections and find common ground
Build long-term relationships through trust and respect

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Assessments

9 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 2 modules in this course

Every conversation is a negotiation, whether you're completing a deal, influencing a decision, or resolving a dispute. This Negotiation Skills course is meant to help you become a convincing, confident, and strategic negotiator who can succeed in every situation. You'll start by learning about the many forms of negotiations and why they're important in today's competitive business.

From there, you'll learn powerful preparation skills, successful communication strategies, and the subtle effects of location and body language on negotiating results. You'll also learn six essential sources of power, win-win techniques that foster long-term trust, and nine psychological tactics utilized in real-world negotiations—as well as how to detect and counter deceptive tactics. This Negotiation skills training also teaches you how to remain calm under pressure, utilize humor to your advantage, identify hidden motives, and bargain effectively even when you have little influence. Finally, you'll discover how to confidently end agreements, analyze outcomes, and build long-term professional partnerships. You'll achieve mastery as well as knowledge through practice and graded examinations. Enroll today to gain control of every negotiation with expertise, power, and influence!

Module details

This module introduces you to the fundamentals of negotiation, key strategies, and psychological insights. You'll learn how to prepare effectively, communicate with impact, and build win-win outcomes in professional settings.

What's included

15 videos5 assignments

15 videosTotal 42 minutes

Welcome to the Course3 minutes
Course Introduction4 minutes
Learning Objectives2 minutes
Understanding Negotiation and it's Types4 minutes
Importance of Negotiation Skills in Professional Settings2 minutes
Preparation Techniques for Negotiation3 minutes
Communication Skills for Negotiators3 minutes
Effective Communication Tips2 minutes
How Location Affects Negotiation Outcomes3 minutes
The Role of Body Language4 minutes
Learning Objectives1 minute
Six Key Sources of Power4 minutes
Win-Win Negotiation Strategy2 minutes
Nine Psychological Strategies in Negotiation3 minutes
Psychological Tactics3 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 75 minutes

Mastering the Fundamentals of Negotiation15 minutes
Strategic Approaches and Psychological Insights15 minutes
Mastering Negotiation: Types and Importance in Professional Settings15 minutes
Effective Negotiation: Preparation Techniques and Communication Skills15 minutes
Six Key Sources of Power and the Win-Win Negotiation Strategy15 minutes

This module focuses on navigating complex scenarios, high-pressure situations, and hidden dynamics in negotiations. You’ll learn advanced tactics, closing techniques, and how to evaluate outcomes for continuous improvement.