Negotiation

Certified Negotiation Specialist

Last updated: 2025

Negotiation is not confined to courtrooms or contracts, it is the skill that is used in everyday life. Whether you are discussing roles at work, dividing responsibilities at home, or closing a business deal, the ability to negotiate with clarity and confidence determines your success. This course gives you structured tools and proven techniques to approach business, personal, and professional negotiations ethically, effectively, and with lasting impact.

Course info at a glance

Language: English

Mode: Completely online

Level: Basic

Duration: 3 months

Next Batch Starts: 16 Apr 2026

Course Fee: INR 4,500 + 18% GST (Inaugural fee)

Eligibility: Higher Secondary Pass. General internet and social media awareness.

Assessments: A 100 mark open-book ONLINE exam. Score at least 40% to pass. You will have 1 year from your admission date to complete the course. Beyond this, you will be required to take re-admission.

Last date for receipt of application and fee: 15 Apr 2026

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Why this course?

This course turns negotiation into a structured, repeatable skill that improves effective outcomes. It gives you practical tools to

handle disagreements,
communicate clearly,
manage power dynamics,
and create fair, lasting agreements

What you will learn

Foundations of principled negotiation and BATNA-building
Communication requirements: framing, anchoring, questioning, listening
Issue mapping and option creation under time pressure
Managing information asymmetry and power imbalances
Ethics in negotiation: boundaries, disclosure, fairness
Cross-cultural and online negotiation dynamics
Documenting agreements and de-risking post-deal disputes

Who is this course for?

Lawyers & Law students who want a decisive edge in internships, moots, client interactions, and settlements
Business owners & negotiating with investors, partners, vendors, and teams
Managers aiming to strengthen workplace collaboration, resolve conflicts, and drive better outcomes
Individuals who want to effectively handle difficult conversations
Mediators, coaches, and leaders interested in structured negotiation frameworks

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Syllabus

What is Negotiation?
Importance of People, Process and Substance
Psychology in Negotiation
Types of Negotiation
Common Misconceptions

BATNA, WATNA and ZOPA
Anchoring and Framing
Active Listening and Questioning
Building Rapport
Leverage and Power in Negotiation
Preparation and Information Gathering
Understanding Negotiation Styles
Building Trust
The Role of Concessions

Importance of Preparation
Research and Goal-Setting
Developing Your Strategy
Using Templates and Checklists

Effective Communication
Body Language and Nonverbal Cues
Negotiation Tactics
Managing Emotions
Applying and preparing for interviews
Networking and using conferences strategically

Closing Techniques
Drafting Clear Agreements
Follow-up Strategies

Navigating Deadlocks
Countering Manipulation
Managing Power Imbalances

What's included?

Exclusive digital courseware
Access courseware anytime, anywhere via mobile devices
Flexible, anytime online exam
Printed, verifiable course certificate

Course Description

Negotiation is used everywhere. From deciding household responsibilities, to resolving workplace challenges, to navigating high-stakes business agreements. The ability to negotiate well is the difference between compromise and win–win outcomes.

This course is built with the belief that negotiation is a critical life skill for everyone, not only law students and lawyers, but also entrepreneurs, professionals, managers, and individuals looking to strengthen personal relationships.

In business, negotiation unlocks opportunities, builds partnerships, and protects value.
In personal life, it strengthens understanding, reduces conflict, and fosters healthier relationships.
In professional settings, it advances careers, improves workplace collaboration, and creates influence.

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Rukmani Menon

Expert Course Mentor

This course is mentored by Rukmani Menon.

Rukmani Menon brings over twenty-five years of experience leading a law practice that spans indirect taxation (now GST), commercial litigation, property matters, and corporate advisory work.

In 2015, she completed the 40-hour mediation training and certification program at the Bangalore Mediation Centre, adding formal mediation expertise to her litigation background. This combination of deep legal experience and structured mediation training positioned her perfectly to join SettleWiseNow, a private mediation firm, as a Director.

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