The Program on Negotiation offers a number of courses taught by leading Harvard faculty and experts in the field of negotiation, mediation, and conflict management. The offerings range from one-day sessions to semester-length courses. Participants come from around the world from both the profit and non-profit sectors, as well as from a variety of industries, including business, government, law, and education.
Negotiation Programs
The Program on Negotiation offers a number of courses taught by leading Harvard faculty and experts in the field of negotiation. The offerings range from one-day sessions to semester-length courses.
Mediation Programs
The Program on Negotiation offers a number of mediation programs that will provide you with core mediation skills as well as advanced programs that can take your mediation skills to the next level.
One-Day Programs
Program on Negotiation Expert (PONx) one-day programs are designed to help you build expertise in a specific area. Taught by world-class faculty, PONx programs explore and provide next-level strategies for overcoming major negotiation problems.
Negotiation Essentials In-House
Bring the very best of the Program on Negotiation (PON) directly to your organization with Negotiation Essentials In-House (NEIH). In this dynamic two-day, in-house training program, your team will acquire the proven negotiation skills, techniques, and strategies they need to drive value for your organization—and achieve personal and professional success.
In-Person Programs
Several times a year, the Program on Negotiation holds in-person negotiation trainings in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Offerings include our flagship program, Negotiation and Leadership; the Harvard Mediation Intensive; and the Harvard Negotiation Master Class.
Online Programs
The Program on Negotiation offers a diverse portfolio of online programs, including three semester-long seminars; a two-day program for professionals who are new to negotiations—Negotiation Essentials Online (NEO); and several one-day, online-only PONx programs.
| Modality | Program | Description | Cost | Length & Location | Participant Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-Person Programs | Negotiation and Leadership | Learn key negotiation strategies and tactics from six expert faculty and network with accomplished peers. | $5,497 for 3 days, $6,494 for 4 days (save $1,500!) |
3-day program Optional 1-day bonus add-on Cambridge, MA |
Professionals from a diverse range of industries as well as government, and non-profit organizations. |
| Negotiation and Leadership Bonus Day | Go farther with targeted sessions on managing emotions, unlocking value, and more. | $2,497 | 1-day program Cambridge, MA |
Professionals from a diverse range of industries as well as government, and non-profit organizations. | |
| Harvard Negotiation Master Class | Take your skills to the next level in this advanced program for experienced negotiators. | $8,997 | 5-day program Cambridge, MA |
Individuals with at least 10 to 20 years of negotiation experience, as well as prior coursework with PON or a comparable program. | |
| Harvard Mediation Intensive | Learn powerful mediation principles and practices in this intensive course. | $7,997 | 4-day program Cambridge, MA |
Lawyers, judges, and professionals from all industries who want to develop or enhance their mediation skills. | |
| Harvard Advanced Mediation Intensive | Deepen your mediation skills and refine your approach to handling high-stakes disputes. | $7,997 | 4-day program Cambridge, MA |
Experienced mediators who have completed a 40-hour training, the Harvard Mediation Intensive, or an equivalent program. | |
| Online Programs | Negotiation Essentials Online | Build your expertise with key negotiation strategies from top Harvard PON faculty. | $2,497 | 2-day program Live instructor with videos |
Professionals who want to improve their negotiation skills and prefer an online format. |
| Managing Complex Negotiations: Strategies for Success | Acquire the strategies, insights, and confidence you need to manage complex, multi-party negotiations. | $2,497 | 2-day program Live instructor with videos |
Individuals from a diverse range of public and private sectors with prior negotiation training. | |
| PONx | Build expertise in a specific negotiation area during an interactive online session led by world-class faculty. | $1,499 | 1-day program Live instructor |
Well suited for individuals from a diverse range of disciplines and professional fields. | |
| Semester Negotiation and Dispute Resolution | Explore highly effective ways to create value and resolve disputes. | General tuition: $2,749 Graduate student tuition: $1,997 |
Semester-long program 2 hours per week Live instructor |
Well suited for individuals from a diverse range of disciplines and professional fields. | |
| Semester Mediation and Conflict Management | Discover a range of mediation theories and improve your conflict management skills. | General tuition: $2,749 Graduate student tuition: $1,997 |
Semester-long program 2 hours per week Live instructor |
Well suited for individuals from a diverse range of disciplines and professional fields. | |
| Semester Difficult Conversations | Learn key negotiation strategies and tactics from six expert faculty and network with accomplished peers. | General tuition: $2,749 Graduate student tuition: $1,997 |
Semester-long program 2 hours per week Live instructor |
Well suited for individuals from a diverse range of disciplines and professional fields. |