Course: Applied Alternative Dispute Resolution

This course presents conflict resolution skills, models and procedures in a practice-based approach. Alternative dispute resolution approaches include mediation, negotiation, and facilitation. Completion of course will meet the Kansas Office of Dispute Resolution's training requirements for approval in core mediation as outlined in the Dispute Resolution Act, K.S.A. 5-509 and Rule 911. 

Course Expectations: 
Professional Certificate students are expected to complete the course requirements for the graduate-level program courses. Graduate level courses involve advanced material and higher expectations for course achievements/performance. It is expected that all students enrolled in the graduate-level program courses, including Professional Certificate students, will meet the expectations set forth in the course requirements. Additional information and discussion about the expectations for your participation in the course as a Professional Certificate student will be provided by the individual course instructor. 

K-State eID (Important step before registering)
Prior to enrolling in the course, students are required to register for a K-State eID at https://www.k-state.edu/it/eid/. During the registration process, you will be required to enter your eID. Once your registration has been processed, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for accessing your course.

 Course Details:

Schedule: 08/25/2025 - 12/19/2025, Online; Mandatory Zoom sessions on Tuesdays from 5:30 - 6:45 pm.
Cost : $250.00

Refund/Cancellation Policy:

If you must cancel your registration, please do so by 08/22/25 to receive a refund less a $25.00 cancellation fee. To cancel your registration, please send a written request to registration@k-state.edu with the program name in the subject line. Registered participants who do not cancel their registration by the refund deadline are responsible for registration fees even if they do not participate.

Kansas State University may cancel or postpone this program because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If the program is canceled, registration fees will be refunded. Fees will not be refunded if the program is held but the registrant is unable to participate and has not requested a refund by the cancellation deadline.