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.
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: 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.
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