About this course
What you’ll learn
Participants will learn negotiation skills and how to select the most cost-effective and least intrusive ADR method to achieve the most positive result for both parties. Students will understand the processes and methods of ADR techniques; learn the proper application and limits of ADR techniques; appreciate the ethical considerations involved in ADR; and develop a basic ability to apply ADR methods.
Learning objectives
Participants will demonstrate the following skills through successful completion of all required coursework and assignments:
- Comprehension of the functions of Alternative Dispute Resolution and its purpose
- Compare and contrast the differences between Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation
- Examine the different approaches in Negotiations
- Explain the functions of a mediator
- Demonstrate problem-solving techniques for mediation
- Discuss the process of the Summary Jury Trial
- List the advantages and disadvantages of the Summary Jury Trial
- Explain the process of the Mini-Trial
- List the advantages and disadvantages of Mediation-Arbitration
- Discuss the process of Private Judging
- List the advantages and disadvantages of Private Judging
- Explain Early Neutral Evaluation and Private Neutral Fact-Finding
- List the advantages and disadvantages of Private Neutral Fact-Finding
- Discuss the “Principle of Exclusivity” and the role of the union as a bargaining representative
Continuing Education Information
This is an accelerated course. You will be expected to spend an average of at least 8 hours per week reading and completing writing assignments. Please note that extensions will not be granted for this online course. This course is the equivalent of at least 45 clock hours of study. Every assignment must be completed with at least 70% in order to pass this course.
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Accommodations
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education is committed to providing equal access to continuing education programs for students living with permanent or temporary disabilities. Learn more about the program accommodations (Opens in a new window).
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Supporting associations
The Advanced Legal Research and Writing Certificate is offered by the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education in partnership with CLS by BARBRI.
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