On-Demand Continuing Mediator Education · GEN3002

Essential Negotiation Skills for Mediators

Negotiation is more than exchanging numbers.

Explore the decisions, signals, and practical techniques that help mediators move difficult negotiations forward without taking ownership of the outcome.

3 Hours General CME Self-Paced Online Certificate Upon Completion

Course Snapshot

  • 3 Hours General CME
  • On-demand online instruction
  • Westbay Learning Console™
  • Certificate on completion
  • Tuition: $89.00
The Professional Challenge

When a negotiation stalls, the next move matters.

A mediator does not need to control the decision. The mediator needs to understand how the decision is being made.
Inside the Course

Practical lessons. Relevant professional judgment.

A focused look at the subjects covered in Essential Negotiation Skills for Mediators.

Module 01

Foundations of Negotiation

The art of negotiating, fundamental concepts, and the elements that shape bargaining.

Module 02

Negotiation Strategies & Mechanics

Bracketing, anchoring, authority signals, mediator proposals, negotiation psychology, and closing the final ten percent.

Module 03

Breaking Impasse

Advanced reset techniques for mediators when familiar bargaining methods stop producing movement.

What You'll Learn

Ideas you can take into your practice.

  • Recognize how anchors and expectations shape negotiations.
  • Identify authority signals and the limits of apparent agreement.
  • Understand where bracketing and mediator proposals can fit into a negotiation.
  • Approach impasse with a wider range of practical options.
Who It's For

Built for practicing mediators

Mediators who want to sharpen their negotiating judgment, from everyday bargaining to the difficult final stages of settlement.

Apply all course principles in accordance with your certification standards and applicable professional rules.

Enrollment

Professional education on your schedule.

Study on demand through the Westbay Learning Console™. Complete the course and access your certificate upon completion.

Credit: 3 Hours General CME. Confirm any applicable certification and renewal requirements.

One-Time Course Tuition

Essential Negotiation Skills for Mediators

$89.00

GEN3002 · 3 Hours General CME · On-Demand

Good to Know

Questions before you enroll?

Is this limited to one mediation specialty?

No. The negotiation principles are relevant across mediation settings; apply them consistently with your role and professional obligations.

Will this teach a guaranteed formula for settlement?

No. Negotiation tools support sound process choices; they do not guarantee agreement.

Is the course live or on demand?

It is offered online for self-paced learning. Follow the current course instructions for participation and completion.

What if I need help selecting CME credit?

Call Westbay at (813) 966-4503 to discuss your course selection.