EXASB 6104: Negotiations and Community Engagement is engineered to help local government leaders manage complex public interactions and build collaborative agreements. Municipal administrators routinely operate under intense scrutiny, balancing distinct community demands, internal organizational goals, and multi-stakeholder partnerships. This course equips participants with the negotiation frameworks and interest-based bargaining methods required to secure win-win outcomes.
Additionally, the curriculum digs deeply into modern community engagement strategies, training administrators to design public consultation processes that are inclusive, legally sound, and structured to build long-term community trust.
Format: Online – Synchronous (Instructor-led)
- 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM MST
Tuition Fee: $1,250.00 CAD (+ GST)
Who Should Attend?
This course is vital for public sector leaders who regularly interface with the public, external contractors, or cross-functional government bodies. It is ideal for:
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Managers, directors, and supervisors overseeing public-facing projects, city planning, or community infrastructure initiatives.
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Communications, public relations, and stakeholder engagement professionals within local government.
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Project leads and procurement staff tasked with negotiating service agreements and vendor contracts.
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Note: This course is specifically tailored for administrative professionals rather than elected officials.
Key Learning Objectives
By completing EXASB 6104, participants will be able to:
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Apply Interest-Based Negotiation: Move away from adversarial positional bargaining and transition to collaborative, interest-based negotiation frameworks.
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Design Engagement Processes: Construct comprehensive community consultation plans that align with public sector transparency and inclusivity standards.
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Manage High-Stakes Public Meetings: Acquire psychological and operational toolkits to facilitate complex, emotionally charged public hearings or community town halls.
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Identify Shared Value: Analyze diverse stakeholder demands to uncover underlying commonalities, turning conflicting viewpoints into shared municipal progress.
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Navigate Inter-Governmental Relations: Build strong negotiation and collaboration skills to work constructively across provincial, regional, and municipal lines.
Registration & Contact Information
Courses are offered on a flexible, "pay-as-you-go" basis, allowing you to register for EXASB 6103 individually without paying for the full certificate upfront.
- To secure your spot and register for an upcoming cohort, visit the official: University of Alberta Course Registration Portal.
Program Contact
For more info about the course and/or the Executive Certificate in Municipal Leadership Program (ECML), reach out to:
Johoanne Gonzales, BCom (He/Him)
Program Advisor - Executive & Professional Programs
Email: johoanne@ualberta.ca
