Smartsettle Training & Professional Development

Smartsettle training is approved for Professional Development and Continuing Education** (click here for pricing). Register at the International eNegotiation Tournament for introductory training (up to Level III). Register here for advanced training.

• Unlimited telephone access to instructors
• Hands-on interactive exercises
• Self-paced study format
• Money-back guarantee***

Minimum Requirements for Online Training

• Ability to download a 22 MB setup file if no CD available
• 200 MB free on your hard disk
• Windows 98 on a Pentium
• 64 MB RAM (or 32 with patience)
• Ability to print documents for better readability
• Computer and communication skills
• Knowledge of basic negotiation theory
• Simultaneous telephone & Internet access (for advanced training)

Smartsettle Facilitator Training Course Contents

Smartsettle Facilitator Training Level I involves learning to use Smartsettle One. Level II involves orientation and basic tutorials for Smartsettle Infinity. Level III engages trainees in a simulated negotiation in which they play the role of a disputing party. In Level IV, trainees co-facilitate with someone at a more advanced stage. Subsequent levels involve parties in real-life cases.

Approximate time to complete activity**		Course Items
4 hours		LEVEL I: Smartsettle One
4 hours		Smartsettle One Competition
10 hours		LEVEL II: Infinity Tutorials
2 hours		Setup and orientation
8 hours		Basic introductory tutorials
10 hours		LEVEL III: eNegotiation ADR: An online interactive experience playing the role of a party
2 hours		Review of case materials
8 hours		Competition in the eNegotiation Tournament and/or participation in Smartsettle training simulations playing the role of a party
15 hours		LEVEL IV: Co-Facilitator Role Play
1 hour		Even Swaps Tutorial
1 hour		Review of Case Materials
4 hours		Framework for Agreement
4 hours		Negotiation with Smartsettle
5 hours		Optimization and Final Agreement
20 hours		LEVEL V: Real-Life Co-Facilitation
		Co-facilitation in real-life cases
20 hours		LEVEL VI: Real-Life Facilitation
		Lead facilitation in real-life cases

Combined with your existing skills and qualifications, Smartsettle training is designed to improve your ability to facilitate resolution of real world conflicts. Successful completion of each training level will be recognized with a Smartsettle Facilitator Training Certificate. For information about more advanced training, please contact training at Smartsettle. Please note that Smartsettle is continually evolving and reserves the right to make changes to any of its programs at any time without notice.

* When completing an activity a signed attendance form is required. You are also requested to submit an evaluation.

** Course duration times listed are estimates based on a moderate level of computer literacy. Actual time may vary depending on computer and communication skills, and knowledge of negotiation theory, etc. Inquire about approved credits for Professional Development or Continuing Education in your organization.

*** If, for any reason, you fail to qualify for the course completion certificate, you may request a refund. You must do this within 30 days of beginning the course to obtain a refund of the full cost of the course.