Mastering the Art of Negotiation

Course Description

No matter what you do professionally, at least part of your job will involve negotiation, whether for yourself (salary, benefits, special assignments, promotions) or on behalf of your firm (with vendors, customers, partners). Negotiation is one of the core skills we all need, and importantly, it can be taught.

PathWise’s Mastering the Art of Negotiation course will help you hone your negotiation skills. We cover the many reasons why negotiation is important, myths and pitfalls, core skills, different styles, dealing with difficult situations, and more.

We draw from recognized experts like Chris Voss (author of the bestselling book, Never Split the Difference), the Harvard Negotiation Project (whose founders wrote Getting to Yes) and others to help you become a better negotiator!

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8 Video Based Modules

Under 20 minutes each. Learn your way, on your time—whatever works best for you!

Over 2 hours of instruction

Led by PathWise Instructor Emily Lowry, with insights and practical strategies throughout.

4 Worksheets and an Assessment

Designed to help you you reflect, stay organized, and track your progress throughout the course.

A quick look at what this course is all about

Inside the Course

Module 1

Negotiating to Take Charge of Your Career

Understand the importance of honing your negotiation skills to better manage your day-to-day work and your career, regardless of your field or industry.
Module 2

Negotiation Myths & Pitfalls

Learn about common negotiation myths and critical pitfalls to avoid during a negotiation.
Module 3

The Core Skills of Negotiation - Part 1

Dive into the fundamentals of negotiation, its primary goals, and its essential skills, starting with communication and emotional intelligence.
Module 4

The Core Skills of Negotiation - Part 2

Continue to master the fundamentals of negotiation, with a focus on adaptability and strategic perspective.
Module 5

Preparing for Negotiation: Key Frameworks

Explore negotiation styles, including the Principled Negotiation Framework and other essential models to help you prepare and set up your negotiations for success.
Module 6

During the Negotiation: Tactics, Techniques, & Strategies

Develop skills to help you when you’re in the negotiation itself, drawing from Chris Voss’ Never Split the Difference and other experts.
Module 7

Difficult Negotiations: Handling Challenging Tactics, Power Plays, & Dirty Tricks

Learn how to handle challenging scenarios and review strategies for difficult behaviors, dirty tricks, power imbalances, and other obstacles.
Module 8

Building Confidence in Negotiation

Understand how to become a more confident negotiator, ensuring you approach negotiations with self-assurance.

Choose Your Level of Support

Choose the amount of support that feels right for you. Learn at your own pace, or add guidance as you put things into practice.

Self-Guided

$29

Access to all program videos
Access to all worksheets

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With Supplemental Career Coaching

$289

Access to all program videos
Access to all worksheets
2 one hour coaching sessions with one of PathWise’s career coaches

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With Supplemental Leadership Coaching

$769

Access to all program videos
Access to all worksheets
2 one hour coaching sessions with one of PathWise’s leadership coaches

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Want Ongoing Support Beyond This Course?

If you’re looking for continued guidance, live support, and access to all PathWise courses, our Plus Membership offers the most long-term value.

Plus Membership

$97/year
  • This course and all PathWise courses
  • Live support 3x weekly through “Ask Us Anything” sessions
  • Private community spaces for every career stage and goal
  • Full Video Library with on-demand how-to videos and PathWise Live sessions
  • On-demand event replays so you never miss a session
  • Content Library with articles, book summaries, frameworks, tools, and templates
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