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Facilitating Complex Disputes
Complex disputes involving multiple parties, long timelines, intense issues, high stakes and histories of conflict require skillful facilitation. This course covers general strategies and specific tools that facilitators need to support collaborative resolutions of complex issues or disputes within or among organizations.

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Conflict Resolution Certificate Program
Join us for this free information session and find out about the UC Davis Extension Conflict Resolution Certificate Program. This overview will provide you with an understanding of the field of conflict resolution and the tools needed to resolve conflicts in almost any career situation.

Featured Courses

Mediation
Mediators guide complex processes to assist parties in conflict to arrive at mutually agreeable solutions. Gain an understanding of the stages of mediation: case development, convening, setting an agenda, consensus building, issue-framing and prioritizing.

Managing Community Conflict
Examine the concepts and tools needed to best address community conflict. Gain practical advice on community mediation "best practices" as well as on how to hold effective town hall meetings.

Theory of Conflict Resolution and Community Engagement
Help organizations, communities and individuals involved in disputes create a climate of constructive discussion by understanding the different theories, dynamics and frameworks of conflict. Explore how cultural factors, power imbalances and differing personal and professional perspectives influence the perception and resolution of conflict.

Certificate Program

The Certificate Program in Conflict Resolution is designed for people who want to enhance their conflict resolution skills for their current position as well as those interested in a career in conflict resolution.