Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the benefits of arranging a custom course or consultation?

A. Custom negotiating courses designed by The Institute of Strategic Negotiations encapsulate lessons from all of our negotiating programs. Additional benefits of custom negotiations training include our ability to align the course content with issues of importance to your organization through pre-workshop conference calls. Since attendance will be limited to your company's employees, a freer dialogue can be facilitated than in the case of an open enrollment session. Of course, your team will save tremendous travel-related time and costs.

Q. How do I go about arranging for a custom course or consultation?

A. Please contact Neomi Barazani at 609-919-1895 ext. 100 or neomi@bdacademy.com.

Q. How much does it cost to earn the Certified Negotiator designation from The Institute for Strategic Negotiations?

A. The cost to earn the Certified Negotiator designation from The Institute for Strategic Negotiations is $2,420.

Q. How do I earn the Certificate of Course Completion from The Institute for Strategic Negotiations?

A. You must complete the Enhanced Negotiating Strategies course and pass an accompanying exam.

Q. How often and where are the courses offered?

A. The Enhanced Negotiating Strategies course is offered live in a variety of cities in the United States as well as some other cities in other parts of the world throughout the year.

Q. Are there any required reading materials associated with the courses?

A. The course materials and reading materials will be provided to you during each class or concurrent with the delivery of the archived webinars.

Q. How long do I have to complete the required courses in order to earn the Certified Negotiator designation?

A. You have one year from the date of the first course you take to complete all of the required course credits.

Q. Is there a continuing education requirement?

A. There is no continuing education requirement. Once you have earned your Certified Negotiator designation from The Institute for Strategic Negotiations, you have earned the right to make that accomplishment known.

Q. How can I further distinguish my negotiating skills?

A. Certified Negotiators who take a total of eight continuing educational credits during a three-year period will be deemed "Fellows at The Institute for Strategic Negotiations". Certified Negotiators who take a total of 12 continuing educational credits during a five-year period will be deemed "Scholars at The Institute for Strategic Negotiations". In lieu of the continuing education credits, experienced negotiators who run an approved course of at least 1.5 hours in duration for ISN will be deemed "Fellows at The Institute for Strategic Negotiations".