Certified Salary Negotiation Expert™

Are you a résumé writer, career coach, or professional seeking to strengthen expertise in one of the most critical phases of the career journey—salary negotiation?

The Certified Salary Negotiation Expert (CSNE)™ certification delivers advanced training designed to help career service professionals guide clients in maximizing compensation and benefits with confidence.

This program goes beyond basic negotiation tips by equipping participants with proven frameworks, persuasive communication strategies, and research-based tactics to secure offers that reflect true professional value.

By the end of the certification, professionals hold a prestigious credential that establishes authority in salary negotiation coaching and empowers them to help clients achieve meaningful career and financial growth.

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Earn:

1 salary negotiation credential (CSNE)

Investment:

$697

Requirements:

✅ Complete all course modules

✅ Pass two quizzes (80% or higher)

✅ Pass a final exam (25 questions, 80% or higher)

✅ Submit two 500-word essays (course + required reading)

✅ Submit a 30-minute recorded negotiation coaching session

✅ Sign the Salary Negotiation Coaching Code of Ethics

About the CSNE™

The course delves into crafting client-centric counteroffers, including the psychology of persuasion and creating personalized counteroffers. Advanced coaching techniques for complex negotiations are explored, addressing non-monetary benefits and finding the right balance between client aspirations and employer constraints.

The program also covers ethical considerations and best practices in salary negotiation coaching, including risk mitigation strategies. The final module focuses on building a successful coaching practice, showcasing expertise, effective client management, and reputation-building strategies.

Course Highlights:

Upon completion, participants will possess the skills to guide clients through successful salary negotiations, ensuring they secure compensation packages aligned with their worth and aspirations in the competitive job market.

Enroll now and become a Certified Salary Negotiation Expert, ensuring that your clients not only land their dream job but also secure the compensation they truly deserve in today's competitive job market.

Outline

There are 11 modules in this course

This course includes 11 modules and open office hours.

Module 1

Introduction

This module focuses on the importance of salary negotiation, our role in preparing clients, and the key elements of setting realistic salary expectations.

Module 2

Lay the Groundwork for Successful Negotiation Coaching

From understanding current compensation trends to assessing the unique value propositions of clients, this module aims to equip professionals with the insights and strategies necessary to pave the way for fruitful negotiations.

Module 3

Effective Salary Negotiation Strategies

This module focuses on the art of timing, emphasizing future potential, addressing objections and concerns, and fostering a collaborative and positive negotiation process.

Module 4

Crafting Client-Centric Counter Offers

This module is designed to equip resume writers and career coaches with strategies that center around the psychology of persuasion, building a strong case, personalizing counteroffers, scripting success, and incorporating a unique bonus: The Lifestyle Formula.

Module 5

Overcoming Common Challenges

This module equips professionals with strategies to address initial low offers, handle resistance and push back from employers, manage negotiations during career transitions, and overcome the fear and discomfort often associated with salary discussions.

Module 6

Negotiating Etiquette and Best Practices

This module covers the importance of professional communication, active listening, maintaining a collaborative approach, and post-negotiation follow up.

Module 7

Handling Objections and Counteroffers

This module equips resume writers and career coaches with strategies to guide their clients through the emotional challenges of rejection, responding gracefully, evaluation counteroffers, and making informed decisions aligned with their career goals.

Module 8

Advanced Coaching Techniques for Complex Negotiations

This module addresses leveraging competitive offers, exploring non-monetary benefits, striking a balance between client aspirations and employer constraints, and showcasing commitment and enthusiasm.

Module 9

Building a Successful Salary Negotiation Coaching Practice

Module 9 covers strategies for showcasing expertise, establishing a strong reputation, upholding professional ethics, implementing best practices, mitigating risks, and offering follow up coaching sessions for sustained career growth.

Module 10

Practical Application

Analyze authentic case studies to apply negotiation strategies in practical coaching scenarios.

Module 11

Conclusion, Resources and Certification

We wrap up with a recap of key takeaways, summarizing main points and reinforcing the importance of implementation. In addition, these additional resources are provided:

- 10 Tips Inspired by "Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In" by Roger Fisher and William Ury

- Five Sample Salary Negotiation Scripts

- 7 Principles of Influence and Persuasion by Robert Cialdini

- 10 Negotiation Tips from the book Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

- 11 Tips on Incorporating the Certified Salary Negotiation Expert (CSNE) in Your Business

- 12 Ideas on Increasing Revenue with the CSNE

About Your Instructor

Nickquolette Barrett

Nickquolette Barrett, The Get Hired Strategist, is a 6X Certified Résumé Writer, Career Coach, LinkedIn Branding Expert, and former Hiring Leader with 26+ years in corporate leadership. She’s the Founder of iiRock Résumés and has helped thousands of professionals confidently position themselves to land interviews and secure high-level roles. As your course administrator, Nickquolette brings deep industry knowledge, proven strategies, and a heart for helping you stand out and get hired.