Essential Conflict Resolution

Why This Certificate is For You

The 12-credit graduate certificate in Essential Conflict Resolution is designed for working professionals in various industries and sectors who wish to develop or increase their negotiation, conflict analysis, and conflict management/resolution knowledge.

This certificate aligns with the M.S. in Negotiations and Conflict Management.

Program Type

Certificate

CERT

School

College of Public Affairs

Locations/Format

UBalt Campus

Fully Online

Cost

Tuition and Fees
UBalt offers regional, in-state tuition for select out-of-state areas.

Requirements

All Certificate Requirements

12-Credit Graduate Certificate

This aligns with the M.S. in Negotiations and Conflict Management program.

No test requirements for admission.

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Graduate Certificate in Essential Conflict Resolution

In-demand skills

Being able to negotiate and handle conflict productively is indispensable in the modern workplace, and this becomes even more important as you move up the career ladder. Level up your career prospects by gaining these vital human skills now, and for wherever your professional aspirations take you.

Stackable credentials

The Graduate Certificate in Essential Conflict Resolution is a great way to explore graduate-level coursework and get a head start if you decide to continue into the M.S. in Negotiations and Conflict Management program.

Flexible scheduling

You can complete the certificate program entirely online, in person or a hybrid option, depending on your schedule and needs. This program is 12 credits and can be completed in as little as one year.

Professional networking

You’ll be part of a vibrant community with other career-minded students and faculty who are experts and practitioners in their fields.

Learn more about the Admission Process.

What Our Graduates Do

This certificate will equip you with the skills to effectively manage disagreements and disputes in personal and professional settings.

Common Roles

Mediator
Arbitrator
Conciliator
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Coordinator

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Admission Information

Qualifications

A qualified candidate will have a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA from a regionally accredited college or university.
Applicants who do not meet all of these qualifications may, with the approval of the program's admission committee, be accepted if there is space available. Additional criteria may apply; see the UBalt Graduate Catalog for further information.

Apply Online

Let us know when you are ready to earn your graduate certificate by applying to the program. Our online application will only take you a few minutes to complete. Before you submit the application, you’ll be asked to use your credit card or bank account to pay the $50 application fee.
A Statement of Personal Interest can be submitted electronically as part of the online application. Detail your reasons for seeking a graduate certificate, your short- and long-term professional and personal goals, and how you think this certificate will help you achieve those goals. Please limit your statement to one page of text. Send the statement to documents@ubalt.edu.
Insider tips: The earlier you apply and submit a completed application, the faster you’ll receive an admission decision. Each one of your supporting admission documents may be sent individually. Your admission portal will keep track of what the UBalt Admission team has received.
- When you attend an information session or discuss your application with an Admission counselor be sure to get your application fee waiver code and save yourself $50.

Submit your transcripts from all previous institutions

Official transcript(s). Request that an official transcript of all prior college or university work (including graduate courses, if applicable) be sent directly from each institution attended; electronic transcripts are encouraged.

Resume/CV