Negotiate your way to success

Our face-to-face training course is tailored for small businesses in the building and construction industry.

Build robust negotiation skills to negotiate effectively, using high-level techniques to turn face-to-face confrontation into side-by-side problem solving. We'll teach you practical strategies and steps as you learn from our expert in negotiation how to choose the right strategy entering a negotiation, get an agreement, when to walk away and more.

Learn from experienced industry professionals – Master Builders.

CSQ funding for small businesses now available.^
For funding information, see Course Details below or contact us (eligibility applies).

Phone 1300 13 60 02 Enquire now

Why enrol?

This program is focused on setting in place principles for the development of robust negotiation skills. It provides small businesses with tools to promote effective negotiation and outlines techniques for turning face-to-face confrontation into side-by-side problem solving.

Course outline

This course will cover:

  • The four key negotiation styles and when to use them
  • The personal attributes of an effective negotiator
  • Negotiation strategies and choosing the best one when entering a negotiation
  • Know your Best Alternative to Negotiated Agreement (BATNA)
  • Managing conflict in a negotiation – getting past a 'no'
  • Practical tips to building trust and rapport
  • Know when to walk away and how to do so with minimal negative impact
  • Tips on how to best close a negotiation and get an agreement
  • Practical application: learn the key steps and when to take them to ensure a successful outcome

Enrol in an upcoming date

Choose a date and venue that suits you by choosing whether you're eligible for a funded option or members can take advantage of our member price. Not sure which to choose or no dates that suit? Give us a call on 1300 13 60 02 for assistance or to register your interest for the next course date in your area.

Funded: small business

If you are eligible for CSQ small business funding, choose from the below course options to book. The funded price for both members and non-members is $100 (Inc. GST)^. Check to see if you're eligible for funding, or call us on 1300 13 60 02.

^CSQ contributes towards the cost of this course under the small business program (subject to funding availability and eligibility criteria).

Non-funded: member

If you are not eligible for CSQ small business funding, choose from the below course options to book. The face-to-face course full price for members is $575 (Inc. GST). Check to see if you're eligible for funding, or call us on 1300 13 60 02.

Non-funded: non-member

If you are not eligible for CSQ small business funding, choose from the below course options to book. The face-to-face course full price for non-members is $600 (Inc. GST). Check to see if you're eligible for funding, or call us on 1300 13 60 02.

Course details

Duration Six hours
Delivery

Face-to-face workshop.
COVID-19 social distancing and hygiene rules apply for all students of face-to-face courses.

Cost
  • Non-member full course price: $600 (Inc. GST)
  • Member full course price: $575 (Inc. GST)
  • Funded (small business) course price: $100 (Inc. GST)^

CSQ provides funding to reduce the financial obstacle to training, making upskilling an affordable option for many more individuals in the construction industry. ^CSQ contributes towards the cost of this course under the small business program. Eligibility criteria applies – enrolling student must be a small business owner or employee of a building and construction business (directly involved in the administrative day-to-day running of the business). A small business is defined as less than 20 employees in the building and construction industry. See more information or call 1300 136 002 to check your eligibility and to enrol.

OutcomeThis is not a Nationally Recognised Training course. You will receive a Statement of Completion.
Eligibility   Candidates should be able to demonstrate a sufficient level of language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills, and must be 18 years or over


Terms & conditions

Please read Master Builders training and licensing policies and Student Handbook prior to enrolment.

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