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Level 1 · Foundation

Negotiation certification.

For people who already negotiate: preparation, BATNA, tactical listening and concessions. Skip the course. Take the exam.

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CERTIFICATE

ASTRA CERTIFICATION EXAM

NEGOTIATION

LEVEL 1 · FOUNDATION

This certificate is awarded to

Your name

Passed the Astra certification exam.

No. AST-NEG-SAMPLE

Verify:
astratrainer.com/v/SAMPLE

questions
40
minutes
45
pass mark
70%
year valid
1

$39

One payment, no subscription

Second attempt included
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Practice test first: 10 questions, free
  • Number and QR code on every certificate
  • Anyone can check it online
  • Add it to LinkedIn in one tap
  • Second attempt included

How it works

Three steps to a certificate.

  1. 1.Check yourself

    A free practice test of 10 questions. You see the result at once, topic by topic.

  2. 2.Take the exam

    40 questions in 45 minutes, on your phone or laptop. Miss the pass mark and the second attempt is already paid for.

  3. 3.Show your certificate

    A PDF in 8 languages with a number, a QR code and a verification page. It goes on LinkedIn in one tap.

The exam

What the exam checks.

Questions come from the 36 courses of Negotiation:

  1. Why Most People Lose Negotiations7 lessons
  2. The Psychology Behind Every Negotiation7 lessons
  3. Why Conflicts Escalate7 lessons
  4. Negotiation Preparation7 lessons
  5. BATNA & Negotiation Strength7 lessons
  6. Framing the Battlefield7 lessons
  7. Tactical Listening7 lessons
  8. Strategic Questions7 lessons
Show all 36
  1. Persuasion During Negotiation7 lessons
  2. Tactical Empathy7 lessons
  3. FBI Negotiation Tools7 lessons
  4. Difficult Conversations7 lessons
  5. Conflict Escalation & De-Escalation7 lessons
  6. Negotiating Through Disagreement7 lessons
  7. Designing Durable Agreements7 lessons
  8. Recognizing Manipulation7 lessons
  9. High-Conflict Personalities7 lessons
  10. Protecting Your Position7 lessons
  11. Romantic Relationships7 lessons
  12. Family Negotiations7 lessons
  13. Friendship & Social Dynamics7 lessons
  14. Salary & Compensation7 lessons
  15. Managing Up7 lessons
  16. Team & Organizational Conflict7 lessons
  17. Clients, Vendors & Partnerships7 lessons
  18. Founder, Investor & Deal7 lessons
  19. High-Stakes Negotiations7 lessons
  20. Hidden Power Dynamics7 lessons
  21. Multi-Party Negotiation7 lessons
  22. Game Theory for Negotiators7 lessons
  23. Diplomatic Negotiations7 lessons
  24. Business Negotiation Cases7 lessons
  25. FBI & Crisis Negotiation Cases7 lessons
  26. Strategic Concessions7 lessons
  27. Thinking Like a Master Negotiator7 lessons
  28. Negotiation Simulation Lab7 lessons

How the exam works.

  • Questions come from the course material and from a question bank written and reviewed separately.
  • Your own set of 40 questions, with the options shuffled for every attempt.
  • Up to 90 seconds a question, 45 minutes in total.
  • Scored on the server: the answer key never reaches your device. Pass mark 70%, With distinction from 90%.
  • Unsupervised: no webcam and no proctor. The server times every answer, and a certificate earned with outside help can be revoked.
  • After the exam you see your result by topic.

Sample questions

Questions from the practice test.

From the practice pool, with the answers shown. The exam asks its own set of 40.

  1. Persuasion During Negotiation

    1. Which phrases can be used to introduce or redirect a frame? Choose all that apply.

    Choose all that apply.

    • The real question is... Correct answer
    • There is nothing else to discuss.
    • Another way to look at this is... Correct answer
    • You are completely wrong because...

    Why: These phrases invite a new perspective and redirect attention toward a more useful focus.

  2. Conflict Escalation & De-Escalation

    2. What is the primary meaning of an emotional trigger?

    • A cue that activates a strong emotional response Correct answer
    • A habit of ignoring emotions
    • A disagreement about facts
    • A strategy for avoiding conflict

    Why: A trigger is the cue that activates a strong emotional response. A common mistake is treating the reaction itself as the trigger.

  3. Clients, Vendors & Partnerships

    3. Which categories belong on the vendor scorecard? Choose all that apply.

    Choose all that apply.

    • Responsiveness Correct answer
    • Value Correct answer
    • Strategic importance Correct answer
    • Reliability Correct answer

    Why: The scorecard evaluates all 4 categories to compare vendors more completely.

Take the full practice test: 10 questions, free

What you get

A document anyone can check.

  • A certificate in 8 languages, as a PDF and an image
  • A verification page with a QR code and a number
  • An Add to LinkedIn button with the fields filled in
  • It appears on your public Astra profile
  • Valid for 1 year, then a short renewal test

Who it is for

Made for people who know the subject.

  • You already practiseYou need a document for your profile, your site or your clients.
  • You learned somewhere elseBooks, videos, another school. The exam checks what you know, not where you learned it.
  • You want to go furtherTake level 1 now. Level 2 adds a practical task when it opens.

The document

What this certificate is, and what it is not.

  • Proof that you passed an Astra exam
  • Checkable by anyone: its public page says valid, expired or revoked
  • Valid for 1 year from the day it is issued
  • Not a licence and not a right to practise
  • Not a state document and not accredited

Prices

Pay for the exam, not for a course.

Certification

One direction, one payment

$39one-time

  • The exam and a second attempt
  • A certificate with a number and a QR code
  • A public verification page
  • Valid for 1 year
  • No subscription, no automatic charges

An extra attempt after these two: $15.

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  • Free renewal tests
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Prices for the United States. Full refund within 14 days, as long as the exam is not started.

Levels

From foundation to mastery.

Level 1 · Foundation

All directions

A knowledge exam on the core of the direction.

Level 2 · Practitioner

Coming soon

The exam plus a practical task, checked by a reviewer.

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The Negotiation exam plus a practical task, checked by a reviewer. Leave your email and we will write when it opens.

Level 3 · Master

Later

A portfolio and an oral exam with an expert.

Score 90% or more and the certificate says With distinction.

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Questions

Straight answers.

Will employers accept this negotiation certificate?

That is up to the employer: it is an Astra certificate, not a university or accredited credential. Anyone can check it by its number on the public verification page.

How is this different from a negotiation course with a certificate?

A course certificate says you finished the lessons. This one says you passed an exam on preparation, BATNA and concessions: 40 questions, 70% to pass.

Is there a free negotiation skills quiz?

Yes. The practice test has 10 questions on the exam topics, with the answers and your result by topic. It is free and needs no sign-up.

Do I have to take a course first?

No. The exam is a separate purchase. The courses help you prepare, and you can pass the exam without them.

Is this an official qualification or a licence?

No. An Astra certificate confirms that you passed an Astra exam. It is not accredited, not a state document, not a licence and not a right to practise.

Who watches me during the exam?

Nobody. Level 1 is an unsupervised exam: no webcam and no proctor. The server keeps the answer key, times every question and flags patterns that look like outside help for review. A certificate earned that way can be revoked.

What if I don't pass?

Your purchase includes 2 attempts. The second opens 24 hours after the first and uses a new set of questions. After that you can buy another attempt, up to 3 attempts in any rolling 30-day period.

How long is the certificate valid?

1 year from the day it is issued. To renew it, take a 15-question renewal test: free with a subscription, at the price of an extra attempt without one.

Can I get a refund?

Yes. You get a full refund within 14 days of purchase, as long as you have not started the exam.

Which languages is the certificate in?

Any of 8: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese and Russian. You get a PDF and an image for social media.

Is my score printed on the certificate?

No. The certificate says Passed, or With distinction from 90%. Your exact score and your results by topic are on the result screen.

I have a subscription. Do I pay for the exam?

No. Level 1 exams in every direction are included in any active plan.

Can I buy it in my country?

Everywhere except the European Union for now. We plan to open the EU later. The practice test is free in every country.

$39one-time

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