Negotiation and Influence

BY
Emeritus , MIT Sloan School of Management, Cambridge

Reduce conflict at the workplace and navigate your way out of an argument using logic with Negotiation and Influence by Emeritus in collaboration with MIT.

Mode

Online

Duration

2 Months

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study, Virtual Classroom
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Learning efforts 2-4 Hours Per Week

Course overview

Negotiation is one of the most important tools for corporate executives. An estimated 80% of your communication can be described as a form of negotiation. In Emeritus’ Negotiation and Influence course, you will learn the art of looking at negotiation as a problem-solving tool and you will be able to identify how to create and claim value in your everyday interactions.

The Negotiation and Influence course is a two-month certification course that requires an average study time of two to four hours per week. The syllabus is divided using various learning tools such as videos, interactive discussions, simulations for practical experience, peer reviews, and assignments. These tools will not only make learning fun but also help evaluate your knowledge and progress. 

After completing the course successfully, students will get a verified Digital Certificate by Emeritus in collaboration with MIT. The course fee is US $1,335 and offers flexible payment options and discounts. The Negotiation and Influence curriculum is designed and developed by the faculty at MIT, ensuring a comprehensive study in this course.

The highlights

  • Online training
  • Two months course
  • Certification Course
  • Experienced Panel of Educators
  • Flexible payment available
  • Collaboration with MIT
  • Discussions and simulations 
  • Peer review

Program offerings

  • Lecture videos
  • Quiz
  • Experienced faculty
  • Online training course
  • Short term course
  • Flexible payment options
  • Peer feedback
  • Assignments.

Course and certificate fees

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Emeritus +1 more

Eligibility criteria

Upon successful completion of this online training, Emeritus and MIT Sloan will give certificates to all candidates to validate their learning.

What you will learn

Negotiation skills

Upon completion of the Negotiation and Influence, you will be well-versed in:

  • Basic Concept of Negotiation
  • How to Steer an Argument or Discussion in your favour
  • Negotiating Strategies
  • Increasing your business turnover through effective negotiation
  • Regarding all discussions, arguments, and conflict as an opportunity to negotiate
  • Different Bargaining Strategies
  • Learning how to negotiate the initial employment offer

The syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Negotiations

  • Experience virtual conflict and explore the basics of negotiation, using the iDecisionGames negotiations simulation platform.

Module 2: Core Negotiations Strategy

  • Dive deeper into core negotiation concepts to identify strategies and principles that can be applied to achieve different outcomes.

Module 3: Distributive Bargaining: Key Concepts

  • Explore how to claim value in negotiations, understand the difference between BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) and reservation price, pinpoint common errors, and anticipate three kinds of “no.”

Module 4: Distributive Bargaining: Influencing and Claiming Value

  • Discover the principles of influence, the use of anchoring and value claiming, the function of focal points, and the ethical implications of negotiating,

Module 5: Integrative Negotiation: Value Creation and Subjective Value

  • Learn to identify the differences between distributive, compatible, and integrative issues as you conduct employment negotiations.

Module 6: The Negotiator's Dilemma: Personal Signatures and Pre-Negotiating Strategy

  • Analyze your own personality traits, target the best negotiation approach, and prepare to bargain using the Seven Elements of Negotiation.

Module 7: Putting It All Together

  • Apply the Seven Elements framework to a negotiation, identify strategies that worked, and explore equity barriers, reactive devaluation, and the power of framing.

Module 8: Psychological and Strategic Barriers

  • Focusing on difficult tactics in negotiations, you will create a plan to overcome them, including concepts such as the circle of value and reframing.

Admission details

Step 1: To enroll in Emeritus’ Negotiation and Influence course, go to the program URL.

Step 2: Go through the course detail and download the brochure. Read the brochure thoroughly. 

Step 3: Go back to the website and click on ‘Apply Now’. 

Step 4: If you are a new user at Emeritus, create an account. If you already have an account, log in with your details.


Filling the form

To join the Negotiation and Influence course, you need to register yourself at https://emeritus.org/. Once you have registered yourself, pay the admission fee according to the desirable fee structure. If you have an account, log in with your credentials, and pay the admission fee. In case you are paying in instalments, make sure that you pay each instalment before the due date to ensure a smooth running of the course.

How it helps

There are many benefits to the Negotiation and Influence course by Emeritus. By studying this course, you will be able to apply different negotiation principles in different situations to claim maximum value and recognise and resolve various types of issues arising from conflict and arguments. 

You will also learn the build and maintain a working relationship without forfeiting economic outcomes, realise the effectiveness and applications of bargaining tactics, and create plans to overcome complicated tactics to produce value in negotiation.

Instructors

Mr Jared Curhan

Mr Jared Curhan
Associate Professor
MIT Cambridge

FAQs

What is the total duration of the course?

This is a 2-months long course and students need to dedicate two to four hours of study time every week.

Is this a Certification Course?

Yes. Negotiation and Influence is a certification course. You will receive a digital certificate after completion of the course.

What are the different learning methods used in this course?

The course will have different learning methods in the form of video lectures, interactive discussions, simulations, peer review, and assignments.

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