This course is part of the Conflict Management Specialization

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Conflict Management SpecializationUniversity of California, Irvine

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Conflict is everywhere and it is impossible to avoid conflicting viewpoints. However, not all conflict is bad, nor is it inherently negative. How conflict is handled makes all the difference. It is through proper identification and understanding of conflict that allows for effective resolutions, some of which may yield positive outcomes. In this course, we will examine the different types of conflict, how to understand and embrace the positive aspects of conflict, and how to successfully navigate conflict to positive resolution.
This course presents the material though video lessons, case studies, and interviews. In each module students will be presented with in-video quiz questions to test their understanding. To further their mastery of the content students will also be asked to complete two peer reviewed assignments.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
1.       Identify the different types of conflict
2.       Illustrate the positive aspects of conflict
3.       Provide examples of positive ways to deal with conflict

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Conflict Management Specialization

Approx. 5 hours to complete

English

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Skills you will gain

Assertiveness
Active Listening
Communication
Management

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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100% online

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Coursera Labs

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Course 1 of 4 in the

Conflict Management Specialization

Approx. 5 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

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Najla DeBow

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University of California, Irvine Extension

105,718 Learners

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University of California, Irvine

Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UCI’s unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities in many ways.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Getting Started

1 hour to complete

1 video (Total 3 min), 3 readings

Week2

Week 2

1 hour to complete

Different Types of Conflict

1 hour to complete

11 videos (Total 39 min)

11 videos

Different Types of Conflict Lesson 12mDifferent Types of Conflict Lesson 29mCase Study: Working Overtime1mCase Study: Dominating Team Member2mCase Study: Communicating with Coworker1mInterview with Brent Rasmussen4mDifferent Types of Conflict Lesson 1 Debrief1mDifferent Types of Conflict Lesson 2 Debrief6mBook Review: MGMT 32mBook Review: The Courageous Follower3mResource: Change Style Indicator3m

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Positive Aspects of Conflict

2 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 57 min)

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Positive Ways of Dealing with Conflict

2 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 40 min)

10 videos

Positive Ways of Dealing with Conflict Lesson 14mPositive Ways of Dealing with Conflict Lesson 23mCase Study: Performance Evaluation1mCase Study: Silence is Acceptance3mCase Study: Dealing with Young Workers3mInterview with Karen Kaye5mPositive Ways of Dealing with Conflict Lesson 1 Debrief6mPositive Ways of Dealing with Conflict Lesson 2 Debrief5mBook Review: Crucial Confrontations4mBook Review: Leadership, Theory, Skill Development2m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM TYPES OF CONFLICT

by VSFeb 17, 2017

I found this course very interesting. Helpful ideas and concepts to be applied in everyday life, in both the workplace or personal life!

by VPSep 6, 2021

I loved the interviews with industry experts. Please include interviews from the learders on this topic to provide real world examples.

by ELApr 13, 2017

Great course, lots of useful information and the practical application is laid out with case studies. Too bad you have to pay to participate in the assignments...

by DCSep 6, 2019

Understanding the types of conflict will allow for clearer directions on resolution to said conflicts. Understanding that conflict can allow growth of a team is helpful in one's everyday business.

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About the Conflict Management Specialization

Master the fundamentals of conflict resolution, harness the power of positive conflict, and hone your intercultural communication skills. In this Specialization, you’ll learn to strengthen your personal and professional relationships by constructively addressing conflicts between individuals and within organizations. You’ll build skills specifically aimed at managing intercultural conflicts in today’s global society, and you’ll explore how competing interests and goals, power imbalances, and other factors influence the nature of conflict and management strategies. In the final Capstone Project, you’ll analyze a specific conflict and outline an approach to management and resolution.

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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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