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Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate

Legal negotiations between two men and two women

Participants will learn negotiation skills and how to select the most cost-effective and least intrusive Alternative Dispute Resolution (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.

Credits

4.50

Duration

45.00
hours

Next Offering

August 25, 2025

Format

Online

Cost

$
995.00 Details

Available offerings

Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate [August 2025]
8/25/2025
10/10/2025
Online
0327-030
$
995.00 Details

About this course

Who should attend?

A paralegal, business professional, or HR executive interested in learning mediation skills.

HR Professionals: This course will provide 45 Professional Development Credits to SHRM-CP & SHRM-SCP certification holders.

Registered Mediator: The State of Georgia has its own requirements to be a registered mediator. To find out more, visit the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution webpage (Opens in a new window).

Continuing Education Information

Students will be awarded a Certificate of Program Completion for 4.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon successfully completing the course.

This is an accelerated course. You will be expected to spend an average of 8-12 hours per week reading and completing assignments. Please note that extensions will not be granted for this online course. 70% is the minimum passing score on all tests and assignments for this course.

Requirements & policies

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).

Fees & funding information

Does not include course materials

Textbooks

The most up-to-date list of books and materials required for this course can be found at CLS by BARBRI (Opens in a new window) or by calling (800) 522-7737. Most textbooks can be ordered from your choice of bookstore, while some can only be ordered through CLS.

Organizations

Supporting associations

This course is offered by the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education in partnership with CLS by BARBRI.

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