Using AI to Prepare for Difficult Conversations Online

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Access to class recordings (30 days)
Verified digital certificate of completion

This course is offered by ADR Vantage, Inc., a premier conflict resolution firm with over 30 years of experience partnering with federal agencies and other organizations to create programs that increase collaboration, manage conflict, and improve organizational effectiveness.

No magic wand exists for difficult conversations, but this course comes pretty close. Using Claude and other free, publicly available AI tools as your personal preparation coach, you'll learn how to prepare for and navigate the conversations most people avoid, delay, or mishandle at work and in life, all at a pace that works for you. Difficult conversations don't get easier with time. Walking in unprepared, or relying on language that doesn't sound like you, can make them harder. Whether you're addressing a performance issue, working through conflict with a peer, delivering feedback to someone who doesn't receive it well, preparing for a high-stakes discussion with leadership, or navigating a challenging situation outside of work, this course gives you a clear, step-by-step approach to using AI effectively.

You'll learn to prompt AI in a way that captures your voice, anticipates how the other person may respond, and lets you practice before the real conversation happens. You'll walk away with a personalized plan and a repeatable approach you can reach for whenever a difficult conversation is on the horizon, whether at work or in everyday life.

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This course includes

8 hours of project-based training from experts
Answers from real instructors
Retake for free within 1 year
Access to class recordings (30 days)
Verified digital certificate of completion

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Using AI to Prepare for Difficult Conversations (Self-Paced) Curriculum

What You'll Learn at a Glance

Learn to prompt AI with the right context to unlock coaching-level guidance instead of surface-level advice
Develop a personal communication style profile that keeps every AI output sounding genuinely like you
Map out how the other person is likely to respond and build a strategy to handle what comes your way
Craft and sharpen an opening and approach that opens doors rather than raises defenses
Run through the conversation live using AI role-play and take an honest look at your own performance
Finish with a complete, personalized conversation plan that's ready to use the moment you need it

Course Syllabus

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Module 1: Why AI? Setting the Stage

The avoidance cycle and what it costs us.
What AI can and cannot do in conversation preparation.
Overview of tools: Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Pi.
The personalization gap and why generic prompts produce generic results.
Your first prompt, including unguided practice and debrief.

Module 2: Teaching AI Who You Are

The four dimensions of communication style: directness, warmth, formality, and emotional expression.
Building your Communication Style Profile.
Putting your profile to work through before-and-after comparison.
Common profile mistakes and how to fix them.

Module 3: Teaching AI About the Other Person

Why the other person's profile matters.
Building a Person Profile, including style, triggers, interests, and what makes them receptive.
Using AI to anticipate reactions and stress-test your approach.
Understanding the limits: AI sees only your perspective.

Module 4: Preparing Your Opening Statement

The three-part anatomy of an effective opener.
Five common opener mistakes and why they backfire.
Drafting multiple versions with AI feedback.
Refining your opener through iteration and peer review.

Module 5: Practice Mode — Role-Playing with AI

Why practicing a conversation is different from rehearsing a monologue.
Setting up a realistic AI role-play.
Running a five-exchange practice simulation.
Debriefing with AI: what you noticed and what to adjust.

Module 6: Your Personal Conversation Plan

The six-part Conversation Plan framework.
Building your plan with AI section by section.
Using AI after the conversation through the post-conversation debrief prompt.
Closing reflection and next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the target audience for this course?

Well suited for Individual Contributors, HR and People Operations Professionals, Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leads, along with anyone who routinely faces conflict, performance issues, team or interpersonal dynamics, or high-stakes communication as a regular part of their work.

Is this course open to beginners?

Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.

Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payment plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.

How long do I have access to the course materials?

This course is available for 30 days.
You can choose when to start your access period. Once you activate, you will have 30 days to complete it (access the course materials, quizzes, projects and videos). You may request one extension of seven (7) days. Other extension requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Videos are not downloadable.

What is the cancellation and refund policy for this single course?

For this course, you are entitled to a 90% refund (your payment less the nonrefundable 10% registration fee) within 30 days of purchase if you have not accessed the course materials.

What’s included with my tuition?

A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement
Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed
Expert support with answers to your questions from real instructors throughout your learning journey
Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many years and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience
30-day access to class recordings to review material at your own pace
A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment

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Do you offer any discounts for this course?

We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses.

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