Negotiation is a practical skill used in business, buying, and everyday interactions. This page lists two beginner-level courses that teach essential strategies and skills. Both are self-paced and offer a certificate on completion. The shortlist below helps you compare what each course covers, how long it takes, and what you pay.
| Situation | Course to pick | Why it fits |
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| First-time learner who wants a thorough introduction | Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills | This is the longer course at 14h 30m. It covers essential strategies and skills and is rated 4.8 by 20147 learners. It suits someone who wants a comprehensive foundation. |
| Learner who prefers a shorter introduction | The Art of Negotiation | This course runs 6h 55m. It is rated 4.5 by 3097 learners and covers the art of negotiation in a compact format. It suits someone who wants a quick overview without a big time commitment. |
| Attribute | Free options | Paid options |
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| Price | No free courses are listed in the catalogue | Both listed courses are paid; pricing is set by Coursera and may vary by plan |
| Certificate | N/A — no free courses are listed | Both courses offer a certificate on completion |
| Placement | N/A — no courses in the catalogue provide job placement | Neither course guarantees job placement |
| Duration | N/A — no free courses are listed | Successful Negotiation: 14h 30m; The Art of Negotiation: 6h 55m |
| Provider | Courses offered | Price range | Certificate |
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| Coursera | 2 | Pricing set by Coursera; varies by plan | Both courses offer a certificate |
Negotiation skills are useful in roles such as sales, management, and procurement. The listed courses do not advertise job placement, but the strategies taught can support career advancement in these areas.
- Are these courses beginner-friendly? Both are rated for Beginner level.
- Do the courses offer a certificate? Yes, both offer a certificate on completion.
- How long does each course take? Successful Negotiation runs 14h 30m; The Art of Negotiation runs 6h 55m.
- Are the courses self-paced? Yes, both are self-paced.
- Can I find free negotiation courses on this site? No free courses are listed in the current catalogue.
- Do the courses help with job placement? Neither course guarantees job placement.
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