Terms and Conditions

User Rights and Intellectual Property

By accessing courses offered by the Canadian International Institute of Applied Negotiation (CIIAN), CIIAN grants you a nonexclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our copyrighted course and any associated materials solely for your own personal and non-commercial, non-duplicatable use.

CIIAN Content is protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws and all ownership rights remain with us.  We reserve all rights in and to CIIAN Content. CIIAN Content may not be distributed, downloaded, modified, reused, copied, reproduced, transferred, displayed, reposted,transmitted, disseminated, sold, published, broadcast or  circulated or otherwise exploited without the express written permission of CIIAN.

 Your purchase and access to this course does not grant you any ownership rights to CIIAN Content.  

Terms and Conditions

Learning Module One: Self and Others

Refund Policy

We guarantee your satisfaction!  These methods are tried-and-tested so we have a high degree of confidence in our offerings; however, if you feel the course quality and content are not meeting your expectations, then we will offer you a 100% refund.

To qualify for the refund, the following conditions must be met.

  1. A refund must be requested before proceeding past Section 6: Beliefs and Perceptions. If any learning content past Section 6 is accessed, this condition will not be met.
  2. A refund must be requested within 14 days of enrolling in the course.

Course Completion Time

Upon enrollment, students have 12 weeks to complete the program.  CIIAN is under no obligation to extend access beyond this deadline; however, under reasonable extenuating circumstances, CIIAN may extend enrollment.   

Contact us at ciian@ciian.org if more time is required.

Certificate & Badge Requirements

A Certificate in “Conflict Dynamics and Strategies” and Digital Badge may be earned for the successful completion of Learning Module One: Self and Others. 

Requirements Include:

  1. Viewing all video lessons in their entirety
  2. Final Quiz (35 multiple choice and true/false questions) – open “book” and unlimited “redo” attempts.
  3. Final Assignment (a short final assignment to demonstrate an ability to apply the materials to your own life circumstances. (30min-1hr approx.)

Note: These requirements are NOT mandatory (this course may be completed without fulfilling certification requirements). 

Terms and Conditions

Hybrid Program

Refund Policy

We guarantee your satisfaction!  These methods are tried-and-tested so we have a high degree of confidence in our offerings; however, if you feel the course quality and content are not meeting your expectations, then we will offer you a 100% refund.

To qualify for the refund, the following conditions must be met.

  1. A refund must be requested before proceeding past Section One. If any learning content past Section One is accessed, this condition will not be met.
  2. A refund must be requested within 14 days of enrolling in the course.

Course Completion Time

Upon enrollment, students have 12 weeks to complete the program.  CIIAN is under no obligation to extend access beyond this deadline; however, under reasonable extenuating circumstances, CIIAN may extend enrollment.   

Contact us at ciian@ciian.org if more time is required.

Certificate & Badge Requirements

A Certificate in “Conflict Dynamics and Strategies” and Digital Badge may be earned for the successful completion of the Hybrid Program. 

Requirements Include:

  1. Viewing all video lessons in their entirety
  2. Submission of all required exercises. 
  3. Participation in live role-playing session. 

Terms and Conditions

Conflict Navigation Certificate

Course Completion Time

Upon enrollment, students have 4 weeks to complete the Conflict Navigation certificate program.

Contact us at ciian@ciian.org if more time is required.

Certificate & Badge Requirements

A Certificate in Conflict Navigation and Digital Badge displaying competency may be earned by completing the following requirements:

Requirements Include:

  1. Viewing all video lessons in their entirety
  2. Final Assignment (approx 30 min to complete)

Note: These requirements are NOT mandatory (this course may be completed without fulfilling certification requirements). 

Terms and Conditions

 12U™ Short Course

Course Completion Time

Upon enrollment, students have 2 weeks to complete the 12U™ Emotional Regulation short  course. 

Contact us at ciian@ciian.org if more time is required.

Terms and Conditions

 Learning Module Two: Mediation Certificate

  • The course materials and content provided are the intellectual property of CIIAN and are protected by copyright law. Participants may not reproduce, distribute, or sell any of the materials without prior written consent from CIIAN.
  • CIIAN reserves the right to cancel the course due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient enrollment. If the course is cancelled, a full refund will be issued to all registered participants.
  • We understand that plans can change. Our cancellation policy is designed to be as accommodating as possible: a full refund is available if you cancel more than 7 days before the program start date. Should you need to cancel within 7 days of the start date, we will provide a 75% refund. Please note that no refunds are available after the program has begun; however, in extraordinary circumstances, we may consider partial refunds or other accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
  • CIIAN reserves the right to make changes to the course schedule, curriculum, or instructors as necessary. Any changes will be communicated to participants as soon as possible.
  • Successful completion of CIIAN’s Learning Module One is required by the end of week one of Learning Module Two. Failure to do so may result in the loss of a participant’s seat without refund. Rest assured, we are here to support you in understanding the material and will assist you through any difficulties you may encounter.
  • CIIAN is not responsible for any technical issues or interruptions in internet or Zoom connectivity that may affect a participant’s ability to fully participate in the course.
  • To receive a CIIAN certificate in mediation, you must complete all mandatory exercises and participate in live sessions. CIIAN reserves the right to refuse a certificate if requirements are not met or for any reason.
  • Participants can opt for an additional role-play assessment to qualify for the IMI Qualified Mediator designation, at an extra cost of $725 CAD. This fee includes the CIIAN assessment and the registration fees at the IMI. Successfully passing the assessment is required to earn the IMI qualification. Participants who do not pass may retake the assessment, subject to the same fee.

Terms and Conditions

 Negotiation Program

Intellectual Property Rights: The course materials and content provided are the exclusive intellectual property of CIIAN and are protected by copyright law. Participants are strictly prohibited from reproducing, distributing, or selling any of the materials without obtaining prior written consent from CIIAN.

Prerequisite Requirements: Prior completion of CIIAN’s Learning Module One is a prerequisite for enrolling in CIIAN’s Negotiation program. Please ensure that you have either finished the module or purchased a bundled package that includes the prerequisite before enrolling in the negotiation program.

Certification Requirements: To be eligible for negotiation certifications, participants must satisfactorily complete all mandatory exercises and final quiz. CIIAN reserves the right to decline certification if the requirements are not met or if they are not adequately met, at its sole discretion.

Course Completion Time:  Upon enrollment, you will have a 180-day timeframe to complete the negotiation program. Please note that CIIAN is not obligated to extend access beyond this deadline. However, in reasonable extenuating circumstances, CIIAN may consider extending enrollment.

For individuals pursuing the Registered Negotiation Professional (RNP) designation, there is a maximum timeframe of 1.5 years to fulfill all requirements. This timeframe begins upon payment/registration and the initiation of fulfilling RNP requirements after obtaining the NS designation.