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Overview of Vested Courses

Now, there is a Vested way to do business and build relationships that create value for your company, your partner companies and the world.

And it’s easy to learn how. Contract Management magazine recognized UT’s Vested Certified Deal Architect program as highly innovative for their RealPlay® approach which enables organizations to turn the Vested theory into practice. In fact, complete the program and your homework is your contract with your business partner. Organizations can also opt to work with a local Vested Center of Excellence where they can access a Certified Deal Architect for personalized and customized support for your Vested journey.

Did we say it is easy to learn? From those just discovering the Vested methodology and business model to those looking to master it, the University of Tennessee’s Vested faculty has created courses to help you learn the art, science and practice of developing Vested agreements that drive innovation and create value that didn’t exist before.

Join us for our next On-site / Virtual Executive Education courses or start your journey right away with instant access to our on-demand video-based online courseware.

Have a group of 15 or more? Ask us about delivering content in a private/customized course for your group which can be delivered in person or virtually.

Click on the course you are interested in for more information:

Awareness

Vested Orientation. Online Course
This FREE online course includes 13 modules that share the highlights of the University of Tennessee’s award-winning research and will help you learn the essential principles of Vested. 

Understanding

This online course consists of interactive, self-paced video modules where you will learn how to apply the Vested Five Rules that are essential for creating a highly collaborative Vested business model. 
Is Vested right for your situation? Free online course.
Like the idea of Vested but not sure it is the appropriate business model ? This seven-topic FREE online course will help you answer this question.
Kate Vitasek and the Vested faculty team provide a high-touch environment for attendees to explore the Vested business model in more detail. 
Getting ready for your Vested journey. Free online course.
You’ve learned enough about what Vested is. You’ve completed a Sourcing Business Model Map and know it is a great option for your potential partnership. So what is next? The Getting Ready FREE online course is the right place to start.

Implementation

Creating a vested agreement. Online Course.
Whether you are developing a contract for a new relationship or restructuring an existing agreement, this online course is a must-have resource that takes you step-by-step through creating a Vested Agreement. 
Not ready for Vested? Register for WE online course.
Not quite ready for Vested? Then the Getting to We course is right for you because it focuses on helping you establish a “What’s-In-It-For-We” (WIIFWe) mindset and lay the groundwork for a collaborative relationship with proven relational contracting practices.
Vested certified deal architect validation. Distance learning.
The Certified Deal Architect Program is ideal for individuals who are professional deal makers for their organizations. 
This advanced skills course covers must-have skills for negotiating highly collaborative agreements. 

Mastery

The Coaching Program ensures CDAs remain up to speed on Vested—learning from the latest case studies and best practices and being exposed to the latest tools and resources.

* Prerequisites for the Creating a Vested Agreement class are:

Five Rules, Is Vested Right?, Getting Ready, and

the Vested 3-Day Executive Education Course

Be working with a Vested Center of Excellence


700+ Companies Have Taken Our Courses

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