Certificate in Conflict and Crisis Management

Develop essential skills to effectively manage conflicts and navigate crises in various professional contexts

Start Date

8th March, 2025

Duration

3 weeks

Fee

₵1,550

Mode

Physical/Online/Hybrid

Course Description

This comprehensive program provides a thorough understanding of conflict and crisis management principles and practices, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively navigate challenging situations in various professional contexts. Through practical exercises, case studies, and interactive sessions, participants will develop expertise in conflict resolution techniques, crisis management strategies, negotiation, and mediation.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand different types of conflicts and crises and their dynamics
  • Master various conflict resolution techniques and crisis management strategies
  • Develop emotional intelligence and effective communication skills
  • Gain expertise in negotiation and mediation processes
  • Create effective crisis communication plans and media management strategies
  • Apply conflict and crisis management principles in workplace, community, and international contexts

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Conflict and Crisis Management

  • Definition and types of conflict
  • Definition and types of crisis
  • Importance of effective conflict and crisis management

Module 2: Conflict Resolution Techniques

  • Negotiation and mediation
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Communication and active listening

Module 3: Crisis Management Strategies

  • Crisis planning and preparedness
  • Crisis response and containment
  • Crisis recovery and resolution

Module 4: Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Management

  • Understanding and managing emotions
  • Empathy and understanding others
  • Effective communication and conflict resolution

Module 5: Negotiation and Mediation

  • Principled negotiation
  • Interest-based negotiation
  • Mediation techniques and strategies

Module 6: Crisis Communication and Media Management

  • Crisis communication planning
  • Media relations and management
  • Effective messaging and stakeholder engagement

Module 7: Conflict and Crisis Management in Different Contexts

  • Workplace conflict and crisis management
  • Community conflict and crisis management
  • International conflict and crisis management

Module 8: Case Studies in Conflict and Crisis Management

  • Real-life examples of conflict and crisis management
  • Analysis and discussion of successes and failures
  • Lessons learned and best practices

Module 9: Personal and Professional Development

  • Self-awareness and personal growth
  • Leadership and conflict management
  • Professional development and networking

Module 10: Final Project and Assessment

  • Apply conflict and crisis management knowledge and skills
  • Develop a conflict or crisis management plan
  • Present and discuss the plan with peers and instructors

Who Should Attend

  • Managers and team leaders responsible for conflict resolution
  • Human resource professionals
  • Public relations and communications specialists
  • Project managers and coordinators
  • Community and organizational leaders
  • Professionals seeking to enhance conflict resolution skills

Mode of Delivery

Interactive Workshops

  • Hands-on conflict resolution and crisis simulation exercises

Case Studies

  • Analysis of real-world conflict and crisis scenarios

Role-Playing

  • Practice negotiation and mediation techniques

Group Discussions

  • Collaborative learning and experience sharing

Expert Lectures

  • Presentations from experienced conflict and crisis managers

Final Project

  • Development and presentation of conflict or crisis management plan

Learning Materials

Core Materials

  • Course handbook and lecture notes
  • Case study collection and analysis guides
  • Conflict resolution and crisis management toolkits

Recommended Textbooks

  • "Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In" by Roger Fisher and William Ury
  • "Crisis Management: Leading in the New Strategy Landscape" by William Crandall et al.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No specific background knowledge is required, although basic understanding of organizational dynamics and interpersonal communication is helpful. The program is designed to accommodate professionals from various backgrounds who wish to enhance their conflict and crisis management skills.

Assessment includes participation in class discussions and role-playing exercises, written assignments analyzing case studies, and a final project where you'll develop a comprehensive conflict or crisis management plan relevant to your professional context.

Absolutely. The program is designed to provide practical skills that can be immediately applied in various professional settings. You'll learn transferable techniques for conflict resolution, negotiation, mediation, and crisis management that are valuable in any role that involves working with people or managing situations.