HOW TO BE A CERTIFIED CONFLICT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

INTRODUCTION

Conflict is natural, and as such, it cannot be eliminated from society. Conflict is a normal part of everyday life and it is part of living in a thriving pluralistic democracy. Conflict becomes problematic when it escalates to violence but violent conflict can be prevented. Whether on a personal or international level, dispute resolution is possible when parties in dispute with one another use conflict resolution tools to manage their disagreement.

Pursuing a conflict and crisis management professional programme can be a great way to help prepare yourself for a career in the field or to prepare yourself for future appointments in several other fields since conflict can be found anywhere humans co-exist. Conflict and peace studies is an area of social science that analyzes violent and non-violent behaviour and the structural mechanisms that lead to conflict with the goal of using this understanding to promote peace and a healthy human condition. Professionals in Peace and Conflict management may work in a variety of areas including international criminal courts or tribunals, civil-military operations, community based restorative justice, human rights protection and monitoring, local peace building training, nuclear and small arms proliferation and other higher level positions in labour relations, mediation, arbitration or contract negotiation and many more. Conflict management skills are necessary for any so-called "civilized" society and everyone deserves Conflict resolution and management skills. Hence, there is a compelling need for EVERYONE to acquire good conflict resolution skills-good communication and interpersonal skills for building and sustaining relationships for enhanced team work and increased productivity.

Managers and leaders often find themselves in key roles to influence how teams get along. Unfortunately, not all managers are conversant with the interpersonal skills required to anticipate, prevent and resolve workplace conflicts. As an organization, conflict in all its forms can bring about lowered morale leading to reduced productivity and lowered profit.

The CENTRE FOR CRISIS PREVENTION AND PEACE ADVOCACY (CCPPA) can help leaders/managers and key personnel develop the conflict resolution skills needed to understand different workplace behavioural styles so that teams can easily collaborate on solutions not problems. Participants in our conflict resolution training solutions learn new ways to handle conflict and walk away with a tool-kit of conflict resolution strategies to use in the workplace or at home. One sure way of becoming a certified conflict management professional is by becoming a member of CCPPA. Please Visit www.ccppa.org.ng

Membership Benefits of CCPPA

-      - Continuous professional development through membership education training (COMET): Opportunity to take part and acquire up-to-date skills in all CCPPA seminars and workshops on Peace & Conflict Resolution Practice.

-      - Opportunity to access broad-based resources on conflict management and peace building information including upcoming events, reports, researchers with latest innovations in the practice of the profession.

-     -  Professional recognition with opportunity to use the Centre’s membership prefix after your name e.g Fellow(FCPPA)

-     -  A platform for Networking with fellow conflict management professionals with unique sources of knowledge, advice and inspiration from across the country and overseas

-      -Career progression through support services in the areas of mentoring, career development, coaching and career pathway.

-      - Opportunity to feature your professional articles/publications on the  centre’s journals and website

-      - Membership exposure to existing and future job opportunities, consultancy, research, grant and contract opportunities in the profession.

-      - Membership recognition as “Peace Advocate of the Year GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE awards at the CCPPA annual conference

ABOUT CCPPA

The Centre for Crisis Prevention and Peace Advocacy (CCPPA) was established in 2009 and authorized by the Federal Government of Nigeria after due process for the development of Crisis management and peace building in Nigeria through education and personal development/learning. It was known first as the Centre for Crisis and Preventive Diplomacy (CCPD). Certified Conflict Managers of CCPPA believed that a strong and organized platform could help support collaborative peace building for conflict transformation, create a civilization of peace and promote the development of conflict management education in Nigeria and beyond. CCPPA plays a major role in developing and disseminating innovative approaches to negotiation and conflict management, including collaboration between conflict resolution organizations and organizations in the field of democratization, human rights, security and economic reconstruction. CCPPA is also membership driven with members drawn from both public and private sectors. In addition to setting professional standards, the centre also provides opportunities for short term training.

TRAINING COURSES

CCPPA also provides practitioner-oriented education, training, and resources on Conflict management. These functional training courses are designed to meet high international standards and created for practitioners in governments, international organizations, non-profit organizations, and the private sector, build and strengthen the skills required for managing conflict in all its phases, from preventing conflict to post-conflict peace building. Interested individuals and organizations can consult us for individual one-on-one training, group training, executive staff training and professional membership through email: info@ccppa.org.ng or centreforcrisisprevention@gmail.com Tel: 08051342652, 07083886662. 

AVAILABLE SHORT COURSES

• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
• Mediation Training Certificate Programme
• Conflict Transformation & Peace Building
• Certified Mediation Training Course
• Alternative Dispute Resolution & Restorative Justice
• Conflict Management, Prevention & Resolution
• Conflict Resolution & Confrontation Management
• Conflict Resolution Training for Managers
• Conflict Mediation & Negotiation Skills
• Crisis Management Training for Managers
• Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

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26A Ahmadu Bello Way,

Opp. Heritage bank,

Kaduna.

Tel: +2348092227911, +2348051342652

Email: info@ccppa.org.ng or centreforcrisisprevention@gmail.com

Website: www.ccppa.org.ng

                    

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