Strengthen Your Negotiation Skills with BRIGHTskills

Effective negotiation is an essential skill for navigating professional relationships, building partnerships and moving ideas forward. From preparing for everyday discussions to managing complex stakeholder dynamics, strong negotiation skills can help professionals communicate with greater clarity, create value and work towards sustainable outcomes. 

Through the BRIGHTskills project, professionals can develop their negotiation capabilities through two complementary online courses: Negotiation Fundamentals and Advanced Negotiations. 

Negotiation Fundamentals Course 

Designed for professionals looking to build a strong foundation in effective negotiation, this course will help participants approach professional discussions with greater structure and confidence. 

Across four interactive online sessions, participants will learn how to: 

• Prepare effectively for negotiations 

• Understand counterpart perspectives and interests 

• Develop effective negotiation strategies 

• Work towards sustainable agreements 

Edition 1 

📅 7 September 2026 

⏰ Application deadline: 31 August 2026 

Apply here: https://www.donau-uni.ac.at/en/studies/negotiation-fundamentals.html#Overview 

Advanced Negotiations Course 

For professionals ready to take their negotiation skills further, the Advanced Negotiations course focuses on navigating more complex discussions and challenging professional scenarios. 

Participants will explore advanced negotiation techniques and develop their ability to: 

• Manage complex stakeholder dynamics 

• Navigate resistance and challenging situations 

• Identify opportunities for value creation 

• Approach complex professional discussions with greater confidence 

Edition 1 

📅 15 September 2026 

⏰ Application deadline: 8 September 2026 

Apply here: https://www.donau-uni.ac.at/en/studies/advanced-negotiations.html 

Both courses are delivered online and offer an opportunity to develop practical skills that can be applied across professional contexts, including healthcare innovation, partnerships and stakeholder engagement. 

Whether you are looking to strengthen your negotiation fundamentals or develop more advanced techniques for complex situations, these BRIGHTskills courses can help you build the confidence and skills needed to navigate professional discussions effectively. 

Applications are closing soon. Places are limited.