MQF/EQF Level 5
Award in Conflict Resolution
Knights College
Malta
February 2026
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Mode
Part Time
Delivery
Class-Based Learning
Duration
2 Months
Location
Malta
Credits
10 ECTS/ECVET
Language
English
Early Registration starting from (EU Students)
€880
Price Full (EU Students)
€1,100
Up to €770 refunded via the Get Qualified Scheme.
Price International (Non-EU Students)
This Award in Conflict Resolution focuses on the fundamental techniques and tools that managers can utilise to effectively recognise, address, and mitigate conflicts within the workplace. By honing skills in conflict resolution, students can gain invaluable insights into fostering a positive work culture, enhancing communication, and promoting collaboration among team members.
By the end of this Award, learners will have been exposed to:
- Critically define “conflict resolution” and analyse the key role it plays
- Identify the crucial role that a manager plays in the effective planning at the workplace
- Critically examine and identify the need for effective planning for conflict resolution
- Classify and list the skills required for effective conflict management
- Promote the use of creative thinking of employees to overcome challenges and conflicts
- Recall major conflict management styles and strategies widely used in management and discuss their potential implementation.
Mode of Assessment
The Award in Conflict Resolution shall be assessed through a written assignment.
Target Audience
This course is intended for those who are aged 21+ and aspire to work or are already working in the business management field.
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Total Credits
Core Module
10
Credits to graduate
*1 ECTS is equivalent to 25 total hours of learning, inclusive of contact hours, supervised placement and practice hours, self-study hours, and assessment hours. Minimum 20% (5 hours for every ECTS) must be contact hours.
10 ECTS/ECVET
Awarding &
Accrediting Bodies
Awarding Body
Endorsed
Knights College
This qualification is awarded by Knights College.
Accrediting Body
Malta Further and Higher Education Authority
This qualification is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority.
Entry Requirements
The below are the requested entry requirements
To be eligible for the programme, candidates must hold any one of the following requirements:
- Diploma pegged at MQF Level 4 or equivalent in a relevant field
- Matriculation certificate with at least 2 A-levels and 3 Intermediates
- Matsec certificates with 4 passes at Grade 5 or better
- Relevant work experience
Non-native English speakers must also have an English qualification such as CEFR or IELTS 5.5.
To determine your eligibility, at Knights, we assess many factors including your education, career progression, and leadership and entrepreneurship qualities. If you do not meet the standard entry requirements and are adequately prepared to succeed in this programme, we welcome and encourage you to contact us for an interview.
Funding Schemes
Scholarships & Facilitations
Get Qualified Scheme
Governed by the Malta Enterprise, this scheme gives the student up to 70% of the total fees paid for the course in tax credits. Get Qualified is an initiative that supports the personal development of individuals for the achievement of qualifications and certifications required by industry. Find out if you're eligible by contacting our admissions team or visiting the Malta Enterprise Get Qualified portal
MySkills Scheme
The MySkills Scheme aims to promote a culture of lifelong learning by subsidizing the cost of training for individuals who wish to upskill or reskill. Through this initiative, learners who are not in employment may recover 100% of eligible training costs, while those in employment may recover 80% of the training cost. In both cases, individuals must successfully complete the training. All grants will be capped at €5,000 and are subject to meeting all terms and conditions of the Scheme, including the de minimis Regulation (EU 2023/2831) where applicable
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