Frequently Asked Questions
You’ve got questions and we’ve got answers. These are some of the most frequent questions we get about this course.
Why should I take this course?
Why Take the Conflict Management Course?
- Essential Workplace Skill: Conflict management is a critical skill in any professional setting. By mastering conflict resolution techniques, you’ll be better equipped to navigate challenging situations and foster positive outcomes.
- Career Advancement: Employers value individuals who can effectively manage conflicts. By taking this course, you’ll enhance your professional profile and increase your opportunities for career advancement.
- Improved Relationships: Learning how to manage conflicts sensibly and impartially can improve your relationships both in the workplace and in your personal life. You’ll develop the ability to communicate effectively and resolve disputes constructively.
- Increased Productivity: Conflicts can be time-consuming and disruptive. By learning how to manage conflicts efficiently, you’ll help maintain a positive and productive work environment for yourself and your colleagues.
- Personal Growth: Conflict management skills are not only beneficial professionally but also personally. You’ll gain insights into your own communication style and learn how to handle conflicts in various aspects of your life.
- Conflict Prevention: Effective conflict management isn’t just about resolving disputes after they arise; it’s also about preventing conflicts from escalating in the first place. This course will teach you strategies for identifying and addressing potential conflicts before they become major issues.
- Contribution to Organizational Success: As a skilled conflict personnel, you’ll contribute to the overall success of your organization by helping to create a culture of collaboration, respect, and mutual understanding.
Investing in conflict management training is an investment in yourself, your career, and the success of your organization. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to develop this invaluable skill set.
What jobs will this program prepare me for?
Here are some roles where additional certification in conflict management may be particularly beneficial:
- Human Resources Specialist/Manager: An additional certification in conflict management enhances your ability to handle employee relations effectively, mediate conflicts, and create a positive work environment. HR professionals with expertise in conflict resolution are highly sought after in organizations of all sizes.
- Mediator/Arbitrator: While not always required, obtaining specific certifications in mediation or arbitration can significantly boost your credentials in this field. These certifications demonstrate your proficiency in facilitating negotiations and resolving disputes in a neutral and impartial manner.
- Consultant: As a conflict management consultant, having specialized certifications in conflict resolution methods and techniques can validate your expertise and credibility in the eyes of clients. Certifications from reputable organizations or institutions can differentiate you from other consultants in the competitive consulting market.
- Educator/Trainer: If you plan to teach conflict resolution skills to others, pursuing certifications in conflict management training or facilitation can enhance your credibility as an educator. These certifications provide you with the knowledge and tools to design and deliver effective conflict resolution training programs.
- Community Mediator/Organizer: In roles where you work with communities to address conflicts and promote reconciliation, obtaining certifications in community mediation or conflict resolution can equip you with the necessary skills and credentials to make a meaningful impact in your community.
While additional certifications in conflict management may not be mandatory for all roles, they can certainly provide you with a competitive edge and demonstrate your commitment to mastering conflict resolution skills in specific professional contexts.
What are the prerequisites for enrollment?
Ready to Enroll? Here’s What You’ll Need:
Basic Qualifications:
- Be 18 Years or Older: To participate in the program, you must be at least 18 years old.
- English Language Proficiency: You must be able to speak, read, and understand English effectively. This ensures you can fully grasp the coursework and effectively communicate in a medical setting.
Application Process:
- Completed Application: Submit a signed admissions application form.
- Enrollment Agreement: Review and sign the enrollment agreement outlining program details and student responsibilities.
- Registration Fee and Tuition: Settle the registration fee and establish a plan for tuition payment.
General Programme Questions
You’ve got questions and we’ve got answers. These are some of the most frequent questions we get about this course and from our students.
I work full-time and have a family. Can I still study?
Learning at the Global Career Institute is all about flexibility. We believe everyone should have access to Higher Learning Education, despite their challenges and circumstances. Typically spend 4.5 hours weekly in the classroom,(or, if you’re studying via Distance Learning) your weekly studies are carried out as and when it suits you. With so many ways to access your learning resources, be it by laptop, phone or tablet, you can fit study around your life.
What is Blended Learning?
If you enroll on a GCI Distance Learning course, there is no campus and no fixed timetable – instead, you study from home, as and when it suits you. We provide you with all the study materials you need, a team of expert tutors, and other support to get you through your studies and the qualification you gain at the end is the same as any other Institute/ University Degree Diploma or Certification. We simply make the process easier.
We also offer Blended Learning at our study centre in Trinidad and Grenada. You get access to all our online materials and support, but you’ll attend classes at your study centre two days a week, giving you face-to-face time with tutors and that additional structure to your student life.
Do I need a computer?
You’ll need a device with an internet connection to access and download your learning materials. Ideally, this will be a computer or laptop – but you can also access ilearn on your tablet or mobile phone.
What study materials do I get?
Your learning materials are developed by subject specialists and have been developed with your future career in mind – so you don’t just learn the theory to help you pass your exams, but also real-life, practical examples to make things easier to understand and to help you thrive in the workplace. As well as access to your modules in our online portal, you will also find discussion forums, study schedules, an online library and research database.
How do I pay?
You can pay using our Online Payment Gateway or call us on the number at the top of the page. We accept credit and debit cards (Paypal,Visa and Mastercard), and online bank transfers.
*Subject to eligibility.
How do I apply?
We are accepting applications and classes are ongoing.
Applications Online
The following applications are available online for download. These are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format and can be viewed using the freely available Acrobat Reader.
Applications at the Institute
Visit us at #2 Yard Street, Chaguanas to apply on-site, one of our friendly enrollment officers would be happy to assist you.
Application Deadlines
- The priority application deadlines vary by course of interest:
*Subject to eligibility.