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About this course
A project manager may need to refuse an unrealistic request while keeping a working relationship intact. This Institute of Project Management course pairs assertiveness lessons with a short negotiation section, so learners can examine both how they express a position and how they prepare for agreement.
The first part covers a three-step approach to assertion, saying no, delivering difficult news and handling conflict. The negotiation lessons then introduce preparation, a win-win approach, a negotiation process and alternatives such as facilitation, mediation and arbitration.
| Official course | The Assertiveness and Negotiation Guide for Project Managers |
|---|---|
| Created by | Institute of Project Management |
| Platform | Udemy |
| Language | English |
| Level | All Levels — Udemy listing |
| Listed duration | 54 minutes; 14 lectures across 4 sections |
| Certificate | Not included with a new free enrollment |
Skills you’ll gain
- Recognizing situations that call for an assertive response
- Structuring a difficult message without losing its purpose
- Identifying preparation tasks before a negotiation
- Distinguishing negotiation from other ways of resolving disagreement
No prior experience is specified. The format suits a short introduction to workplace discussions, rather than advanced contract negotiation or professional mediation training.
There is substantial overlap with the assertiveness lessons in the Institute’s project communication course already listed on WikiFree. If you have completed that course, the negotiation section is the main additional material here; you do not need to repeat familiar lessons simply to follow a second course.
Frequently asked questions
Is this entirely different from the project communication course?
No. Several assertiveness topics overlap. The negotiation material is the principal reason to choose this additional listing.
Will it qualify me to work as a mediator or arbitrator?
No. These are introduced as approaches to resolving disputes, not taught as professional qualifications.
Checked on 21 October 2026 using the public course details and syllabus. WikiFree has not watched every lesson or tested full playback. New free enrollments do not include a Udemy completion certificate, instructor Q&A or direct messages.
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