Course Overview
Whether at work, home, or in social settings, conflict is something that everyone will face, but few are truly prepared to handle conflict when it happens. Unresolved issues can lead to broken trust, miscommunication, and missed opportunities. The ability to manage conflict and navigate crises is no longer a “nice-to-have” - it’s an essential life skill.
This 2-day course is designed for anyone who wants to become more confident, composed, and solution-oriented when faced with challenges. You’ll learn to understand the root causes of conflict, apply structured frameworks to resolve issues effectively, and communicate in a way that diffuses tension and rebuilds trust.
Whether you're mediating a disagreement between colleagues, calming an upset customer, or navigating personal disputes, the techniques you gain from this course will help you handle complex situations with confidence.
This 2-day course is designed for anyone who wants to become more confident, composed, and solution-oriented when faced with challenges. You’ll learn to understand the root causes of conflict, apply structured frameworks to resolve issues effectively, and communicate in a way that diffuses tension and rebuilds trust.
Whether you're mediating a disagreement between colleagues, calming an upset customer, or navigating personal disputes, the techniques you gain from this course will help you handle complex situations with confidence.
Course Highlights
- Learn to identify and categorise crises arising from internal sources like interdepartmental conflicts, employee dissatisfaction, management issues, and communication gaps, and external sources such as vendor disputes, customer dissatisfaction impacting reputation, stakeholder conflicts, and regulatory challenges.
- Learn and practise widely recognised conflict resolution models such as the HEART Model (Hear, Empathise, Apologise, Resolve, Thank) and the LEARN Model (Listen, Empathise, Apologise, React, Notify) to handle complaints or difficult conversations
- Follow a structured approach to assess internal and external disputes, including identifying the nature of the dispute, collecting evidence, interviewing involved parties, analysing information, developing resolutions, and documenting the investigation.
- Understand the critical importance of engaging various stakeholders (customers, employees, suppliers, regulatory bodies, investors) in the crisis resolution process for enhanced communication, improved relationships, increased efficiency, and risk mitigation.
- Learn how to measure the effectiveness of your conflict-handling efforts using tangible indicators such as improvement in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) or increased positive stakeholder feedback.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
- Identify and understand various internal and external crises and why they happen.
- Recognise the early signs of conflict and defuse them before they escalate.
- Stay calm and objective under pressure, using structured models to guide your response.
- Handle emotional or difficult conversations with empathy and professionalism.
- Develop a strategic approach to conflict resolution, fostering a more harmonious and productive work environment.
Competency Assessment
Written and Case Study Assessment
Stand Out From The Competition With Professional Certificates
Candidates who complete each module with at least 75% attendance and demonstrate competency during assessment will receive a Certificate of Completion by FirstCom Academy and a WSQ Statement of Attainment.
Entry Requirements:
- Aged 18 and above
- Have basic computer literacy Level 2
- Have minimum GCE “N”, “O” or “A” Level / NITEC or a diploma qualification and minimum 2 years of working experience;
- Have an English language proficiency equivalent of higher of any of the following – GCSE N/O Levels pass in English / WPLN Level 5 / IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL (internet based total) 46-59.
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Crisis and Conflict Management
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The course fee will be automatically subsidized during the online enrollment process.
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Duration:
2 Days
Course Accreditation:
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Up to 90% Additional Subsidy from SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) |
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- Nett Fee is subject to 9% GST charged based on the full course fees before subsidy.
- Absentee payroll is claimable up to $4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year.
- Subjected to individual company’s budget availability for the Enterprise Innovation Scheme. Each company can only either the 400% Tax Deduction option OR the 20% Cash Payout option. For more information, please refer to https://www.iras.gov.sg/schemes/disbursement-schemes/enterprise-innovation-scheme-(eis)
- Subjected to individual company’s budget availability for SFEC. For more information, please refer to https://www.enterprisejobskills.gov.sg/content/upgrade-skills/sfec.html
SME Eligibility Criteria
- Registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 (at group level) or with annual sales turnover (at group level) of not more than $100 million
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| 9% GST | |
| 70% SkillsFuture (SSG) Subsidy | |
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| Singapore Citizens (21-39 years old) & PR | |
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| 9% GST | |
| 50% SkillsFuture (SSG) Subsidy | |
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SkillsFuture Credits eligible for Singapore citizens aged 25 & above |
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PSEA eligible for Singapore citizens aged below 30 |
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NTUC UTAP members can have up to 50% reimbursement on out-of-pocket cost |
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- Nett Fee are inclusive of GST charged based on the full course fees.
- Subjected to individual’s eligibility and availability of SkillsFuture Credit.
- NTUC UTAP reimbursement is capped at $250 for members aged below 40 or $500 for members aged 40 & above.