Negotiation and Influence

BY
Emeritus , MIT Sloan School of Management, Cambridge

Reduce conflict at the workplace and navigate your way out of an argument using logic with Negotiation and Influence by Emeritus in collaboration with MIT.

Mode

Online

Duration

2 Months

Fees

$ 1335

Important Dates

20 Mar, 2025

Course Commencement Date

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study, Virtual Classroom
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Learning efforts 2-4 Hours Per Week

Course overview

Negotiation is one of the most important tools for corporate executives. An estimated 80% of your communication can be described as a form of negotiation. In Emeritus’ Negotiation and Influence course, you will learn the art of looking at negotiation as a problem-solving tool and you will be able to identify how to create and claim value in your everyday interactions.

The Negotiation and Influence course is a two-month certification course that requires an average study time of two to four hours per week. The syllabus is divided using various learning tools such as videos, interactive discussions, simulations for practical experience, peer reviews, and assignments. These tools will not only make learning fun but also help evaluate your knowledge and progress. 

After completing the course successfully, students will get a verified Digital Certificate by Emeritus in collaboration with MIT. The course fee is US $1,335 and offers flexible payment options and discounts. The Negotiation and Influence curriculum is designed and developed by the faculty at MIT, ensuring a comprehensive study in this course.

The highlights

  • Online training
  • Two months course
  • Certification Course
  • Experienced Panel of Educators
  • Flexible payment available
  • Collaboration with MIT
  • Discussions and simulations 
  • Peer review

Program offerings

  • Lecture videos
  • Quiz
  • Experienced faculty
  • Online training course
  • Short term course
  • Flexible payment options
  • Peer feedback
  • Assignments.

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
$ 1,335
  • The course fee for the Negotiation and Influence program is stated below. 
  • The course offers flexible payment options and special group enrolment pricing that will reduce the price if the candidate joins the program with their colleagues.

Course 

Fee in USD

Negotiation and Influence course

US$ 1,335

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Emeritus +1 more

Eligibility criteria

Upon successful completion of this online training, Emeritus and MIT Sloan will give certificates to all candidates to validate their learning.

What you will learn

Negotiation skills

Upon completion of the Negotiation and Influence, you will be well-versed in:

  • Basic Concept of Negotiation
  • How to Steer an Argument or Discussion in your favour
  • Negotiating Strategies
  • Increasing your business turnover through effective negotiation
  • Regarding all discussions, arguments, and conflict as an opportunity to negotiate
  • Different Bargaining Strategies
  • Learning how to negotiate the initial employment offer

The syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Negotiations

Pre-Work

  • Personal Evaluation survey

Framework

  • Introduction to the negotiations platform
  • Course overview
  • Simulation game: Rock-Paper-Scissors

Application

  • Reflection and discussion of key takeaways

Module 2: Core Negotiations Strategy

Pre-Work

  • Prepare for Win As Much As You Can

Framework

  • Simulation game: Win As Much As You Can
  • Core negotiation strategies
  • Robert Axelrod’s experiment on Tit-for-Tat Strategy

Application

  • Reflection and discussion of key takeaways

Module 3: Distributive Bargaining: Key Concepts

Pre-Work

  • Prepare for 67 Fish Pond Lane

Framework

  • Simulation game: 67 Fish Pond Lane • Understanding Disruptive bargaining
  • Robert Axelrod’s experiment on Tit-for-Tat Strategy
  • Claiming value: - Focal points - Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA) - Reservation prices

Application

  • Reflection and discussion of key takeaways

Module 4: Distributive Bargaining: Influencing and Claiming Value

Pre-Work

  • Prepare for used car case

Framework

  • Simulation game: Used car case
  • Continuing with the concept of Disruptive bargaining
  • Cialdini’s principles of influence
  • Understand the concepts of anchoring and value claiming

Application

  • Reflection and discussion of key takeaways

Module 5: Integrative Negotiation: Value Creation and Subjective Value

Pre-Work

  • Prepare for hiring a freelance consultant

Framework

  • Simulation game: Hiring a Freelance Consultant 
  • Understanding disruptive, compatible, and integrative issues 
  • Understanding integrative bargaining 
  • Four drivers of subjective value: - Instrumental - Self - Process - Relationship

Application

  • Reflection and discussion of key takeaways

Module 6: The Negotiator's Dilemma: Personal Signatures and Pre-Negotiating Strategy

Pre-Work

  • Download the Personal Evaluation Assignment report

Framework

  • Managing the Negotiator’s Dilemma 
  • Trait Emotions 
  • The Seven Elements of Pre-Negotiation Strategy: - Parties Interests - Alternatives - Options - Legitimacy - Commitment - Relationship - Communication

Application

  • Reflection and discussion of key takeaways
  • Implementing the learning in the Personal Evaluation assignment

Module 7: Putting It All Together

Pre-Work

  • Prepare for Bakra Beverage

Framework

  • Study the Capstone Case – Bakra Beverage
  • Exercise – The Ultimatum Game

Application

  • Apply the 7 Elements framework to the Bakra Beverage negotiation
  • Self-reflection: What could you have done differently in your negotiation?

Module 8: Psychological and Strategic Barriers

Pre-Work

  • Completion of Bakra Beverage

Framework

  • Barriers to Negotiation: - Psychological - Power of Framing - Reactive Devaluation - The Equity Barrier 
  • Strategic Barriers 
  • Dealing with Difficult Tactics: - Stonewalling - Attacks - Tricks 
  • Difficult Tactics and How to Diffuse The

Application

  • Analyze a past, current, or future negotiation challenge using the concepts learned in the course
  • Discussion on key takeaways

Admission details

Step 1: To enroll in Emeritus’ Negotiation and Influence course, go to the program URL.

Step 2: Go through the course detail and download the brochure. Read the brochure thoroughly. 

Step 3: Go back to the website and click on ‘Apply Now’. 

Step 4: If you are a new user at Emeritus, create an account. If you already have an account, log in with your details.


Filling the form

To join the Negotiation and Influence course, you need to register yourself at https://emeritus.org/. Once you have registered yourself, pay the admission fee according to the desirable fee structure. If you have an account, log in with your credentials, and pay the admission fee. In case you are paying in instalments, make sure that you pay each instalment before the due date to ensure a smooth running of the course.

How it helps

There are many benefits to the Negotiation and Influence course by Emeritus. By studying this course, you will be able to apply different negotiation principles in different situations to claim maximum value and recognise and resolve various types of issues arising from conflict and arguments. 

You will also learn the build and maintain a working relationship without forfeiting economic outcomes, realise the effectiveness and applications of bargaining tactics, and create plans to overcome complicated tactics to produce value in negotiation.

Instructors

Mr Jared Curhan

Mr Jared Curhan
Associate Professor
MIT Cambridge

FAQs

What is the total duration of the course?

This is a 2-months long course and students need to dedicate two to four hours of study time every week.

Is this a Certification Course?

Yes. Negotiation and Influence is a certification course. You will receive a digital certificate after completion of the course.

What are the different learning methods used in this course?

The course will have different learning methods in the form of video lectures, interactive discussions, simulations, peer review, and assignments.

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