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    Advanced Bargaining Certificate Program

    The Advanced Bargaining Certificate Program is taught by the DePaul University Labor Education Center. This intensive two course program provides high-level training to negotiate stronger contracts and cost out detailed union proposals. It is structured for graduates of our Labor Leadership Certificate program, as well as Union Staff and Attorneys who support in contract negotiations and grievance handling, Bargaining Team Members, CAT Team, and members at large who would like to participate in bargaining someday. Both courses are facilitated in person at our downtown office.
     
    In the “Union Side Contract Drafting” course held each fall, you will learn how to draft effective union contract proposals by practicing identifying and revising contract language that has multiple denotations, connotations and ambiguities, while learning how to ensure the intent of the negotiation is clearly represented. You will also learn how to ensure the final language of a collective bargaining agreement is clear enough for a member to enforce and an arbitrator to agree with.
     
    In the “Union Side Contract Costing” course held each spring, you will learn how to cost out a union proposal for a Collective Bargaining Agreement in detail and how to communicate that information to members in a meaningful way.
     
    As a graduate of this program you will leave with a solid base or enhanced working knowledge to fulfill your role more effectively, better support your members, and feel more confident sharing your skills with others. You will also have certification that you are equipped to move into higher levels of leadership or employment in your union or other labor organization.

    Courses in this Program
    Who Should Attend

    This program is for graduates of DePaul's Labor Leadership Certificate as well as union staff and attorneys who support contract negotiations and grievance handling, union members on bargaining or campaign action teams, or union members at large who would like to participate in bargaining someday. Level of education is not necessarily relevant if students have at least 3 years of experience in their roles.

    Benefits

    Earning this certificate will:

    • Provide an enhanced working knowledge to fulfill the students roles more effectively.
    • Equip students with the skills to move into higher levels of leadership or employment in their organizations. 
    • Deliver the confidence needed to share their knowledge with others in the field. 
    • Enhance the students leadership skills to better support their members.

    Professional Affiliations

    The Labor Leadership Certificate Program is presented in partnership with DePaul's Labor Education Center.

    FAQ

    Do I need a laptop for this class?
    Yes. A laptop with excel software already loaded is required.

    Is there a required textbook?
    No, no textbooks are required for this program. Reading materials will be provided in class.

    Do I get DePaul credit for this class?
    No, but some DePaul CPE courses have been approved for continuing education units (CEUs). These classes are professional education classes with different requirements than courses taken for academic credit.

    Is this class offered in-person or online?
    This certificate program is offered in-person.

    Will I have to write papers and take exams?
    There will be short papers and exams in some of the courses.

    For More Information, Contact:

    Jessica Cook-Qurayshi

    Email: JCOOK18@depaul.edu
    Phone:

    Upcoming Class Offerings

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    Contact Us

    For general inquiries, please email us or call 312-362-6300.