The Haub School’s fully online Graduate Certificate in Collaborative Practice offers flexible, asynchronous coursework designed for working professionals and graduate students who want to build real-world skills in stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and collaborative problem-solving. Rooted in the Haub School’s deep expertise and decades-long leadership in collaborative decision-making, this certificate draws on the experience and impact of the Ruckelshaus Institute—an institute within the Haub School that advances the understanding and practice of inclusive, participatory resource management in the West.
This nine-credit program provides a foundation in negotiation and collaborative theory, paired with tools and strategies for navigating complex environmental and natural resource challenges in cross-sector, interdisciplinary contexts.
Program Highlights
Fully Online and Asynchronous
Designed for busy professionals—complete your coursework from anywhere, on your own time.
Skill-Based Curriculum
Build practical competencies in negotiation, facilitation, collaborative process design, and conflict resolution.
Customizable Learning Path
Students complete two required courses—Negotiation and Collaborative Theory & Practice—then choose one elective: Negotiation Analysis or Collaborative Practicum
Stackable Credential
Use the certificate on its own or as part of the Haub School’s online or in-person Master of Science in Environment, Natural Resources & Society (ENRS), or to complement other graduate study or professional goals.
Taught by Experienced Practitioners
Courses are led by faculty with deep experience in collaborative governance, public engagement, and environmental conflict resolution.
Who Should Apply
- Natural resource and environmental professionals working in government, nonprofits, or industry
- Community leaders, facilitators, and consultants seeking advanced tools for stakeholder engagement
- Graduate students pursuing interdisciplinary training.
- Individuals looking for a flexible, high-value credential to advance their careers without pursuing a full degree
Program Details
Format: Fully online, Asynchronous
Credits: 9
Start Term: Fall 2025
Completion Timeline: 12–18 months, depending on your schedule
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- 3.0 undergraduate GPA (conditional admission available for experienced professionals)
Courses: Students complete a total of nine credit hours. All students take two required courses—Negotiation and Principles and Methods in Collaborative Practice—which provide a foundation in conflict resolution and collaborative theory. They then select one elective from the following list to tailor the certificate to their professional goals. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are offered in an accelerated 8-week format for added flexibility.
- Negotiation Analysis
- Collaborative Practicum
- Conflict Resolution (coming soon)
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