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Corporate training course

Negotiation and Influencing Skills Course in UAE

Influence decisions and negotiate agreement at work.

Develop the skills to influence colleagues, stakeholders and clients, present persuasive cases and negotiate agreements that people genuinely support.

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  • 2 days

    In-person or virtual

  • 1 – 25
    participants

    Small groups,
    bigger impact

  • Practical skills
    for real results

    Apply learning
    from day one

  • Delivered
    across the UAE

    Onsite, at your premises
    or a venue of your choice

Course snapshot

What is the Negotiation and Influencing Skills Course?

A practical two-day course that combines influencing and negotiation skills, helping professionals persuade others ethically, build support and reach agreement on what matters.

The direct answer

It helps your people understand how others make decisions, build credibility, frame persuasive arguments and negotiate in ways that gain genuine commitment rather than reluctant compliance.

Focus

Persuasion, credibility, stakeholders and agreement

Designed for

Professionals who need buy-in from others

Outcomes

Greater influence and stronger agreements

Why it matters in the UAE

Influence that moves the UAE forward

UAE organisations depend on people who can gain support for ideas across teams, partners and leadership. Combining influencing and negotiation skills helps your people build agreement faster, overcome resistance and turn good ideas into real results.

  • Supporting
    UAE Vision 2031

    Develop people who can win support for ambitious ideas.

  • Influencing
    without authority

    Gain support from people you do not directly manage.

  • Overcoming
    resistance

    Address concerns and objections with respect and evidence.

  • Turning ideas
    into action

    More influence.
    Stronger agreement.
    Real results.

From challenges to business outcomes

Turn today’s workplace challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities

Develop the skills your people need to navigate change, work smarter and create measurable value for your organisation.

Common workplace challenges in the UAE

  • Good ideas that fail to gain support
  • Influencing people without authority
  • Resistance and objections to proposals
  • Stakeholders with competing interests
  • Agreement that does not lead to action

The influencing skills bridge

  • Understanding how people decide
  • Building credibility and trust
  • Framing persuasive arguments
  • Ethical influencing techniques
  • Negotiating with stakeholders
  • Gaining real commitment

Business outcomes for your organisation

  • Faster support for new ideas
  • Better stakeholder relationships
  • Fewer stalled decisions
  • Stronger cross-functional working
  • More initiatives delivered

What participants will be better able to do

Practical skills for immediate impact

By the end of this course, participants will be better able to influence decisions, present persuasive cases and negotiate agreements that people support and act on.

  • Understand
    decision makers

    Recognise what motivates people and how they make choices.

  • Build
    credibility

    Strengthen trust and reputation so people listen to you.

  • Frame persuasive
    cases

    Present ideas in terms that matter to your audience.

  • Influence
    ethically

    Use persuasion techniques that respect others’ choices.

  • Negotiate with
    stakeholders

    Find agreements that meet the interests of several parties.

  • Gain lasting
    commitment

    Turn agreement into ownership, action and follow-through.

Where these skills make a difference

Real-world application across your organisation

Influencing and negotiation skills apply whenever you need others to agree, support or act on an idea.

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  • Proposals to senior leaders
  • Cross-team projects
  • Client recommendations
  • Budget requests
  • Change initiatives
  • Team decisions
  • Supplier and partner talks
  • Internal policy discussions

KTI Influence to Agreement Framework

A practical framework for long-term impact

Our Influence to Agreement Framework helps participants progress from understanding people to persuasive cases and agreements that lead to real commitment.

  1. People
    Insight

    Motivations, needs
    and decision styles

  2. Personal
    Credibility

    Trust, expertise
    and reputation

  3. Persuasive Framing

    Messages that
    matter to others

  4. Collaborative Negotiation

    Agreements that meet
    shared interests

  5. Lasting Commitment

    Ownership, action
    and results

People.
Skills.
Progress.
A Stronger
UAE.

Course curriculum

A focused curriculum for real-world results

This two-day course brings together practical influencing and negotiation skills, with realistic exercises focused on gaining support and reaching agreement at work.

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  1. 01

    Influence and
    negotiation at work

  2. 02

    How people
    make decisions

  3. 03

    Building trust
    and credibility

  4. 04

    Stakeholder
    mapping

  5. 05

    Framing persuasive
    messages

  6. 06

    Ethical persuasion
    principles

  7. 07

    Handling objections
    and resistance

  8. 08

    Negotiating for
    mutual gain

  9. 09

    Securing
    commitment

  10. 10

    Applying influence
    skills at work

Real workplace scenarios

Learn through situations that feel familiar

Practise influencing and negotiating in realistic scenarios drawn from UAE workplaces, building confidence to win support and reach agreement on important issues.

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Real
people.
Real
challenges.
Real
progress.

  • Pitching an idea to leadership

    Present a proposal in terms that matter to senior decision makers.

    Persuasion

  • A peer who disagrees

    Influence a colleague without authority to support your project.

    Influence

  • Resistance to a new process

    Address concerns from a team that prefers the current way of working.

    Objections

  • Three stakeholders, one decision

    Negotiate an option that meets the needs of each key stakeholder.

    Negotiation

Why organisations choose this course

Built for UAE organisations, backed by results

We help organisations across the UAE build more persuasive, influential professionals with practical, relevant and engaging training that delivers measurable impact.

From the first diagnostic to post-course follow-up, every programme is shaped around your people, your sector and the results you need, and delivered by experienced facilitators who understand how organisations in the UAE work.

  • UAE relevance

    Content tailored to the UAE’s diverse, fast-growing business environment.

  • Practical and actionable

    Tools and techniques participants can apply immediately at work.

  • Measurable impact

    Stronger performance, engagement and business outcomes.

  • Trusted by leading organisations

    Chosen by government entities, multinationals and local businesses across the UAE.

  • Flexible and scalable

    Options for in-person or virtual delivery, from 1 to 25 participants.

  • A long-term partner

    We support your people development journey beyond the classroom.

Who should attend

Is this the right course for your team?

This course is designed for professionals at all levels who need to win support for ideas, influence stakeholders and negotiate agreements with people they may not manage.

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Ideal for

  • Professionals at all levels
  • Team leaders and emerging managers
  • Cross-functional teams
  • High-potential employees
  • Public and private sector professionals

You may also consider this course if you want to

  • Gain support for important initiatives
  • Improve influence across departments
  • Strengthen stakeholder relationships
  • Help people handle resistance well
  • Develop persuasive future leaders
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Different perspectives.
Stronger teams. A brighter UAE.

Prerequisites and experience level

Open to diverse learners

This course is designed to be accessible to a wide range of professionals, with no strict prerequisites. It is suitable for both individuals and teams, whether you are new to the topic or looking to deepen your existing skills.

  • Prerequisites

    No formal prerequisites required. A willingness to learn and participate is all you need.

  • Experience level

    Suitable for all levels — from early career professionals to senior leaders.

  • Team participation

    Minimum 1 participant, maximum 25 participants per session to ensure an engaging and interactive learning experience.

A learning experience for everyone

Whether you’re building foundational skills or looking to stay ahead, this course meets you where you are.

People
Progress
Possibilities
UAE

Assessment and learning diagnostic

Understand starting points. Maximise results.

We use a simple, practical assessment and learning diagnostic to understand your participants’ current skills, identify development areas and tailor the learning experience for greater impact.

  • Pre-course self-assessment

    A short diagnostic to understand current skills, confidence levels and learning goals.

  • Identify development areas

    Pinpoint strengths and opportunities for growth at an individual and team level.

  • Tailored learning experience

    Insights from the diagnostic help shape examples, discussions and activities.

  • Measure progress

    Practical ways to track learning during and after the course.

Adapting the programme for UAE organisations

Local relevance. Global best practice.

We adapt the content, examples and case studies to reflect the UAE’s unique business environment, cultural context and future ambitions, ensuring immediate relevance and practical application at work.

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  • UAE business context

    Real-world examples from key sectors such as government, finance, energy, logistics, tourism and technology.

  • Cultural alignment

    Sensitivity to local culture, values and communication styles for greater engagement and impact.

  • Local case studies

    Relevant scenarios and discussions based on UAE organisations and regional trends.

  • Supporting national priorities

    Aligned with UAE vision for a knowledge-based, innovative and sustainable economy.

Customisation

A course shaped around your goals

Every organisation is unique. We offer flexible customisation options to ensure the programme aligns with your objectives, industry, team structure and real-world challenges.

  • Focus areas

    Emphasise specific skills or modules most relevant to your team.

  • Industry relevance

    Adapt examples, case studies and scenarios to your sector and organisation.

  • Team-specific outcomes

    Tailor activities, discussions and tools to your team’s current challenges.

  • Delivery and format

    Choose the format, pace and delivery method that works best for you.

  • Blended learning options

    Combine face-to-face, virtual or hybrid elements to suit your needs.

  • Ongoing support

    Add follow-up sessions, coaching or action planning for longer-term impact.

Let’s design the right solution for you

Talk to us about how we can customise this course for your organisation in the UAE.

Explore customisation options

Choose your training format

Flexible formats for your organisation

We offer a range of training formats to suit your goals, schedule and team structure, delivered by carefully matched facilitators with relevant industry experience.

Same Skills
A Stronger UAE.

  • In-person at your premises

    Interactive and customised delivery at your office or chosen venue in the UAE.

  • Virtual training

    Live, instructor-led sessions with full participation and engagement.

  • Public scheduled sessions

    Join upcoming sessions with professionals from different organisations.

  • Facilitator matching

    We match you with a suitably experienced facilitator based on your industry, goals and team profile.

How participants learn

A hands-on and engaging learning experience

Our training combines practical activities, real-world discussions and guided reflection to ensure participants can apply what they learn with confidence.

  1. Engage

    Interactive discussions and real-world examples

  2. Practise

    Group activities, case studies and role plays

  3. Apply

    Tools, templates and action planning

  4. Reflect

    Personal and group insights

  5. Sustain

    Strategies to embed learning after the course

A more persuasive, aligned and effective workforce

Practical learning. Real progress. Lasting impact.

Two-day course agenda

A practical journey from insight to impact

Our two-day agenda is carefully designed to build knowledge, practical skills and confidence, with a balance of discussion, activities and real-world application.

Learn
Apply
Grow

Day 1Understanding People
and Building Influence
TimeSession
09:00 – 09:30Welcome, introductions and course overview
09:30 – 10:30Influence and negotiation at work
10:30 – 10:45Morning break
10:45 – 12:15How people make decisions
12:15 – 13:15Lunch break
13:15 – 14:45Building trust and credibility
14:45 – 15:00Afternoon break
15:00 – 16:30Stakeholder mapping
16:30 – 17:00Day 1 wrap-up and reflections
Day 2Persuading, Negotiating
and Gaining Commitment
TimeSession
09:00 – 09:30Recap and energiser
09:30 – 10:30Framing persuasive messages
10:30 – 10:45Morning break
10:45 – 12:15Handling objections and resistance
12:15 – 13:15Lunch break
13:15 – 14:45Negotiating for mutual gain
14:45 – 15:00Afternoon break
15:00 – 16:00Securing commitment
16:00 – 16:45Creating an action plan for the workplace
16:45 – 17:00Course close and next steps

Small groups. Bigger impact.

Minimum 1 participant, maximum 25 participants.

Delivered at your premises

or a venue of your choice in the UAE.

Participant resources and post-course application

Practical tools for continued growth

You’ll get a comprehensive set of resources to support your learning during the course and help you apply new skills back at work.

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  • Learner guide

    A practical guide to key concepts, tools and frameworks covered during the course.

  • Course workbook

    Activities, templates and reflection exercises to complete during the programme.

  • Digital resources

    Useful tools, templates and recommended reading for ongoing learning.

  • Course handouts

    Summaries, tools and reference materials for easy future use.

  • Certificate of completion

    Recognising your participation and commitment to professional development.

Put learning into action

Practical resources. Real application. Lasting results.

Pricing and investment

High-value training for a stronger workforce

Invest in your people and equip them to influence decisions and build genuine agreement. Flexible options to suit your training needs.

  • Lunch Talk

    USD 679.97

    A high-impact, 1-hour session ideal for awareness and quick wins.

  • Half Day

    USD 289.97

    A focused session to build key skills and practical knowledge.

  • Full Day

    USD 439.97

    A comprehensive day of learning with interactive workshops and real-world application.

  • 2 Day

    USD 589.97

    An in-depth programme for lasting impact and measurable results.

Discounts for teams

Discounts apply for more than 2 participants, and group discounts run up to 40%.

Minimum 1 participant,
maximum 25 participants.

Corporate evidence

Trusted by organisations across the UAE

We work with leading organisations in the UAE and beyond to build the skills, capabilities and confidence their people need for the future.

  • Proven track record

    Trusted by government entities, multinationals and local businesses across the UAE.

  • Practical and relevant

    Real-world content that addresses today’s workplace challenges.

  • Measurable impact

    Stronger performance, engagement and business outcomes.

  • A long-term partner

    We build lasting relationships and support your people beyond the classroom.

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Building people.
Stronger organisations.
A brighter UAE.

Local insights. Global standards. Real impact.

In their own words

What participants tell us

Written feedback from people who have attended our sessions, published on our reviews page.

    Frequently asked questions

    Your questions answered

    Here are 20 common questions about our Negotiation and Influencing Skills Course in UAE, with clear and helpful answers.

    01What is the main focus of this course?

    The course combines influencing and negotiation: understanding decision makers, building credibility, framing persuasive cases, influencing ethically, negotiating with stakeholders and gaining lasting commitment.

    02Who is this course suitable for?

    Professionals at all levels who need buy-in from others, including team leaders, project managers, specialists, advisers and emerging leaders.

    03Do you offer this course in the UAE?

    Yes. We deliver it across all seven emirates, at your premises or a venue of your choice, as live virtual training or through public scheduled sessions.

    04Can the content be customised for our organisation?

    Yes. We can emphasise specific modules, adapt examples and case studies to your sector, and tailor activities to your team’s current challenges.

    05What are the learning outcomes?

    Participants will be better able to understand decision makers, build credibility, frame persuasive cases, influence ethically, negotiate with stakeholders and gain lasting commitment.

    06How is the course delivered?

    Through interactive discussions, group activities, case studies, role plays, tools and action planning, delivered in person, virtually or in a public session.

    07What is the duration of the course?

    The full course runs over two days, from 09:00 to 17:00. Lunch Talk, half-day and full-day formats are also available.

    08How many participants can join?

    A minimum of 1 and a maximum of 25 participants per session, so everyone can take an active part.

    09Do participants receive a certificate?

    Yes. Every participant receives a certificate of completion recognising their participation and commitment to professional development.

    10Is prior knowledge required?

    No. There are no formal prerequisites. A willingness to learn and participate is all you need.

    11What industries is this course relevant to?

    All industries. We draw on examples from key UAE sectors such as government, finance, energy, logistics, tourism and technology.

    12Can this course be delivered at our office?

    Yes. We can deliver the training at your office or at a venue of your choice anywhere in the UAE.

    13Do you offer virtual training?

    Yes. Our virtual sessions are live and instructor-led, with full participation and engagement.

    14How do you ensure the training is practical and relevant?

    We start with a short learning diagnostic, use realistic UAE workplace scenarios and local case studies, and finish with tools and action plans participants can use straight away.

    15What makes Knowles different?

    UAE-relevant content, a practical and engaging approach, carefully matched facilitators with industry experience and support that continues beyond the classroom.

    16How do you measure the impact of the training?

    Through a pre-course self-assessment, practical ways to track progress during and after the course, and optional follow-up sessions, coaching or action planning.

    17Are there group discounts?

    Yes. Discounts apply for more than 2 participants, and group discounts run up to 40%.

    18What is your cancellation policy?

    Please contact our team for our current cancellation and rescheduling terms. They are confirmed in writing when you book.

    19Can we combine this course with other programmes?

    Yes. It works well alongside leadership, communication, project management and other programmes as part of a wider development plan.

    20How do we get started?

    Send us an enquiry using the form below. We’ll discuss your needs, recommend the right format and confirm the details with you.

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    Training across the UAE

    Local delivery across the UAE

    We deliver training in all seven emirates, with flexible options for in-person and virtual sessions.

    One UAE.
    Many Possibilities.

    People
    Skills
    Progress
    UAE

    Local
    knowledge.
    Regional
    perspective.
    A stronger
    UAE.

    • Abu Dhabi Emirate

      Abu Dhabi (city)
      Al Ain
      Madinat Zayed
      Ruwais

    • Dubai

      Dubai (city)
      Jebel Ali
      Deira
      Jumeirah

    • Sharjah

      Sharjah (city)
      Khor Fakkan
      Kalba
      Dhaid

    • Northern Emirates

      Ajman
      Umm Al Quwain
      Ras Al Khaimah

    • East Coast

      Fujairah
      Dibba Al-Fujairah
      Masafi

    From enquiry to delivery next steps

    A simple process, from conversation to impact

    We make it easy to bring high-quality training to your organisation in the UAE, with a clear and responsive process from your first enquiry to successful delivery.

    1. 01

      Get in touch

      Send us your enquiry or fill in the contact form. Tell us about your goals, team and preferred dates.

    2. 02

      Discuss and plan

      We understand your needs and recommend the right programme, format and customisation options.

    3. 03

      Confirm and prepare

      We finalise the details, match you with a suitable facilitator and prepare all materials for your session.

    4. 04

      Deliver the training

      We deliver an engaging, practical and results-focused training experience at your chosen location or online.

    5. 05

      Follow up for lasting impact

      We check in after the training, gather feedback and provide guidance on next steps to support application in the workplace.

    A more capable workforce
    for a stronger UAE.

    From the first conversation to measurable results,
    we are your training partner.

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    Skills
    Progress
    UAE

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      Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    • Business Hours

      Monday – Friday
      9:00am – 6:00pm (UAE Time)

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