Online Negotiation and Mediation Programs
Online negotiation and mediation programs from the Program on Negotiation (PON) at Harvard Law School is a portfolio of virtual courses that ranges from one-day PON Expert (PONx) sessions to two-day intensives and semester-length seminars in negotiation, mediation, and dispute resolution.
Every online program is taught by expert PON faculty and built around live instruction, negotiation simulations, case studies, and collaborative exercises. You join from anywhere, learn alongside professionals across industries and sectors, and apply the frameworks to real negotiations right away.
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This virtual and highly interactive semester-length seminar explores the ways that people negotiate to create value and resolve disputes. Designed to improve understanding of negotiation theory and build negotiation skills, the curriculum integrates negotiation research from several academic fields with experiential learning exercises. … LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM 
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This highly-interactive, online course is designed to raise your awareness of your own approach to conflict, introduce a range of theories about mediation and participatory processes, and improve your conflict management skills. While we will discuss a wide range of dispute resolution processes that involve third parties, we will focus on mediation. … LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
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Empower yourself with proven negotiation skills, techniques, and strategies in Negotiation Essentials Online. This course features lessons distilled from PON’s flagship in-person program, Negotiation and Leadership.
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September 2026
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September 2026
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Navigating complex negotiations requires you to manage multiple parties with diverse objectives while continuously solving problems and adapting to new developments. To equip you with the skills to handle these more challenging situations, the experts at the Program on Negotiation have developed Managing Complex Negotiations: Strategies for Success.
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October 2026
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October 2026
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Faculty: Stevenson Carlebach
Through breakout sessions, exercises, role plays, and other hands-on experiences, Carlebach will explain what to do when you encounter resistance. This session will introduce you to the Influence Equation—a simple, high-impact framework that will help you diagnose and overcome three major factors that fuel resistance in any given negotiation. … Learn More About This Program
Online Negotiation and Mediation Programs FAQs
What online negotiation and mediation programs does PON offer?
PON’s online portfolio includes semester-length seminars in negotiation and dispute resolution and in mediation and conflict management, two-day intensives such as Negotiation Essentials Online and Managing Complex Negotiations: Strategies for Success, and one-day PONx programs on focused topics. PONx sessions address specialized challenges, including overcoming psychological barriers, navigating complex business deals, and using emotions productively in negotiation.
Are PON’s online programs live or self-paced?
PON’s online programs are live and highly interactive. Two-day programs such as Negotiation Essentials Online and Managing Complex Negotiations are delivered through live Zoom sessions that combine expert-led discussion, negotiation simulations, case studies, and collaborative exercises. Prerecorded video lessons from PON faculty supplement the live sessions rather than replace them.
To participate fully, plan on reliable internet access, a microphone, speakers, and a quiet space. Attending on a tablet or mobile device is not recommended.
How long does an online PON program take?
Length depends on the format you choose. One-day PONx programs run in a single session and target one specific negotiation challenge. Two-day intensives run across two consecutive days, generally from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET with a midday break. Semester-length seminars meet over a full academic term and go deeper into negotiation theory, research, and practice.
Do PON online programs award a certificate?
Participants who successfully complete Negotiation Essentials Online or Managing Complex Negotiations receive a certificate from the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School, signed by PON Executive Committee Chair Professor Guhan Subramanian. Completion requires attending all program sessions and submitting the program evaluation.
Who should take an online negotiation or mediation program?
PON’s online programs serve professionals who negotiate, mediate, or manage conflict as part of their work. Participants include department managers, lawyers, mediators, government officials, human resources and procurement professionals, sales and marketing leaders, consultants, entrepreneurs, and program managers.
No prior negotiation coursework is required for foundational programs such as Negotiation Essentials Online. Managing Complex Negotiations requires completion of a foundational negotiation program first, and one-day programs do not satisfy that requirement. Participants should be fluent in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing English to engage in live discussions and exercises.
How do PON’s online programs compare with the in-person programs?
Online programs deliver the same PON frameworks and faculty expertise in a virtual, live format that removes travel from the equation. Negotiation Essentials Online draws its lessons from PON’s flagship in-person program, Negotiation and Leadership, and condenses them into two days. In-person programs in Cambridge, Massachusetts, run longer and include face-to-face networking, so the choice usually comes down to schedule, depth, and how you prefer to learn.
How do you register for an online PON program?
Registration for each online program opens on that program’s page, where you will find upcoming cohort dates, tuition, and a downloadable program guide. Organizations enrolling several people can contact PON to discuss group options and in-house training.
