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Conflict Resolution

Conflict is inevitable—but destruction is optional. This essential course teaches you to navigate conflicts constructively, turning potential disasters into opportunities for growth and stronger relationships. Learn the psychology of conflict: what triggers it, how it escalates, and why people get stuck. Master mediation techniques, de-escalation strategies, active listening under pressure, and finding win-win solutions when interests collide. Understand different conflict styles (competitive, collaborative, avoidant, compromising, accommodating) and when to use each. You will practice real scenarios: team disagreements, salary negotiations, difficult client situations, and personal relationship conflicts. Learn to separate people from problems, identify underlying interests vs. stated positions, and facilitate productive conversations when emotions run high. Study frameworks like the Thomas-Kilmann model, nonviolent communication, and interest-based negotiation. Whether you are a manager dealing with team conflicts, an HR professional, or simply someone who wants better relationships, these skills transform how you handle disagreements. In workplaces and communities, conflict resolution skills make you invaluable.

5 weeks
Duration
Live
Format
Weekly
Tasks
Apr 1
Starts
Mbiarrambang Alain

Led by

Mbiarrambang Alain

Join the Cohort

Limited spots available for the next intake.

Next Cohort Starts

Wed, April 1, 2026

Women's Day Offer

Pay the application fee by March 31, 2026 to allow us to review your application and lock in this 20% tuition discount.

Tuition:XAF 320,000
Application Fee?XAF 10,000
XAF 400,000
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Fee required to secure your interview slot.

Weekly Live Sessions

Interactive zoom classes with Mbiarrambang Alain

Real-time Task Reviews

Get feedback on your weekly assignments

Community Access

Join the private discord for 24/7 support

What You'll Learn

Identify conflict sources and patterns
Mediate disputes between others effectively
De-escalate tense situations
Negotiate win-win solutions
Handle difficult conversations with grace
Build stronger relationships through conflict

Real-World Projects You'll Build

1

Conflict Resolution Portfolio

Document and analyze real conflicts you resolve

Technologies:

Case study frameworksDocumentation toolsReflection journals

Outcomes:

  • 5 resolved conflicts documented
  • Analysis and learning
  • Best practices identified
  • Personal growth plan

Your Weekly Journey

5 weeks • Live Format

Week 1Understanding Conflict

The psychology of why conflicts happen and escalate

Topics Covered:

  • Conflict psychology
  • Conflict styles assessment
  • Triggers and escalation
  • Cultural dimensions of conflict
  • Self-awareness
Conflict style assessment
Personal trigger map
Conflict journal
Cultural awareness plan

Week 2Active Listening & Communication

Listen deeply and communicate under pressure

Topics Covered:

  • Active listening techniques
  • Nonviolent communication
  • Emotional intelligence in conflict
  • Body language reading
  • Empathy development
Listening practice log
Communication scripts
Empathy exercises
Feedback analysis

Week 3Negotiation & Problem-Solving

Find solutions that work for everyone

Topics Covered:

  • Interest-based negotiation
  • Separating people from problems
  • BATNA and WATNA
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Compromise vs. collaboration
Negotiation preparation template
Problem-solving framework
Win-win solutions
Negotiation simulations

Week 4Mediation & Facilitation

Help others resolve their conflicts

Topics Covered:

  • Mediation process
  • Neutrality and impartiality
  • Facilitation techniques
  • Managing power imbalances
  • Documentation
Mediation guide
Facilitation scripts
Case studies
Mediation practice

Week 5Advanced Applications

Handle complex conflicts in various contexts

Topics Covered:

  • Team conflicts
  • Cross-cultural conflicts
  • Organizational conflicts
  • Crisis management
  • Building conflict-positive cultures
Team conflict resolution plan
Organizational strategy
Crisis response framework
Personal action plan

Capstone Projects

Apply everything you've learned in real-world projects

Conflict Resolution Portfolio

Skills You'll Master

MediationNegotiationPsychologyProblem Solving

Job-Ready Guarantee

Our curriculum is designed to get you hired. 92% of our graduates land a job within 6 months.

Your Mentor

Mbiarrambang Alain

Mbiarrambang Alain

Organizational Psychologist

Organizational psychologist who mediated 500+ workplace conflicts with 85% resolution rate

Career Opportunities

  • HR Manager
  • Mediator
  • Team Leader
  • Organizational Development
  • Conflict Consultant