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Certificate in Conflict and Dispute Management for Project Managers

This concentration geared towards the conflict and dispute management needs of project and contract managers in the construction industry.

Description

Disputes are very common and can be considered the norm in today's construction environment. Be prepared! You can learn how to avoid disputes, and if this is not possible, to mitigate the impact and, in the final analysis, resolve disputes and claims during the life cycle of a construction project. Disputes can increase time and cost, and decrease the quality of the project. Using effective resolution techniques, you can reduce the damages. Participants from more than 200 organizations have taken workshops through this certificate concentration. An Advanced Certificate is available.

Requirements

This concentration is offered in partnership with Fercan Corporation and PROJACS in the Middle East only, and is in English/Arabic.

To obtain a Certificate in Conflict and Dispute Management for Project Managers, workshops 1 to 6 (below) must be completed for a total of 119 hours. The numerical order does not need to be followed. The workshops 1 to 8 are required for an Advanced Certificate (161 hours). The total number of workshops and hours completed is recorded on your final certificate.

1. Human Factors in Dispute Management (2 days; 14 hours)

2. Effective Negotiation & Mediation for Project and Contract Managers (3 days; 21 hours)

3. Project Planning and Contract Design (3 days; 21 hours).

4. Project Costing and Scheduling Contract Administration (3 days; 21 hours)

5. Dispute Management, Resolution and Contract Close-Out (3 days; 21 hours)

6. Claim Preparation and Settlement after Project Close-out (3 days; 21 hours)

7. Fundamentals of Arbitration 1 (3 days; 21 hours)

8. Fundamentals of Arbitration 2 (3 days; 21 hours)