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CTPL Online Certificate in Trade Negotiation Skills
February 16, 2021 — February 18, 2021
Time: 8:45 AM — 4:30 PM
| Location: | Online Course Carleton University |
| Cost: | 2,250 + HST |
| Audience: | Anyone |
| Key Contact: | Phil Rourke |
| Contact Email: | phil.rourke@carleton.ca |
CTPL Online Certificate Program in Trade Negotiations Skills
February 16-18, 2021
Instructors:
Rosemina Nathoo, Director, UK Programs; International Legal Counsel, Centre for Trade Policy and Law
Phil Rourke, Executive Director, Centre for Trade Policy and Law
Guest Instructors:
Elaine Feldman, former ADM North America, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
John Gero, former ADM Trade Policy and Negotiations, former Chief Trade Commissioner, GAC
Valerie Hughes, former Director, WTO Legal Affairs Division; former Director, WTO Appellate Body Secretariat; former Director/General Counsel, Trade Law Division, GAC
Sandy Moroz, former Canadian Lead Negotiator, Rules of Origin, GAC
David Plunkett, former Associate ADM, Trade Policy and Negotiations, GAC
Learning objectives:
· increased knowledge and understanding of negotiation strategies and tactics
· improved skills development in how to conduct negotiations on an online platform
· testing internal team dynamics in preparation for negotiations
· improved understanding of how to advance your country’s national interests at each stage in the implementation of an effective trade negotiations strategy
Program Description
This is a highly interactive, skills-based online course using simulations and exercises to develop practical skills in the following: negotiation strategies and tactics; organising for trade negotiations; stakeholder engagement; preparing for the first set of negotiations; and drafting a trade agreement chapter.
The course is based on the experiences of former trade negotiators and diplomats from Canada, the United States, Europe, the UK, Russia, China and several Latin American, Caribbean and African countries. More than 600 trade negotiation officials have taken this course in the last five years.
Participant Profile
This course is designed for junior and mid-level trade officials who are either involved in trade negotiations or are preparing to be involved in trade negotiations. The course is limited to 12 participants to provide direct advice, “live” coaching, and immediate feedback to each participant.
Expert advice from those who have been there
This course is delivered by CTPL’s principal trade negotiation experts – Rosemina Nathoo and Phil Rourke – with direct experience teaching online in Canada, the UK, and the developing world and working with trade negotiation officials from 20+ countries. Their special guests for each session are former trade negotiators with distinguished careers at the highest levels on all of Canada’s major trade negotiation files.
Tuition Fee: $2,250 + HST
Participants will receive a Certificate of Achievement upon completion of CTPL’s Certificate Program.
For more information on the program, please contact Phil Rourke at phil.rourke@carleton.ca or Rosemina Nathoo at rosemina.nathoo@carleton.ca.