MEDIATION FOR PROFESSIONALS CERTIFICATE

Entrance Requirements: Post-Secondary degree or diploma and OR relevant experience

The Mediation for Professionals certificate will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills to negotiate, mediate, manage and resolve issues and support decision making in a wide range of professional settings. This course is designed for those wishing to become mediators, who are involved in or organise mediation processes, or who seek a greater understanding of the skills involved in mediation.

The aim of this program is to provide an understanding of the general principles of mediation and a comparison of the main alternative dispute resolution processes – arbitration, mediation and adjudication. The course will give candidates a basic understanding of the principles of good practice and procedure in mediation.

This 12 week certificate is delivered fully online so that you can complete assignments when it’s most convenient for you, all while receiving support from a dedicated instructor and interacting with classmates.  As part of the course students will participate in 10 hours of mandatory role play sessions via conference call with the instructor and fellow classmates, in order to meet training requirements outlined by ADRIO and ADRIC. The Instructor also offers optional weekly live sessions via conference call to participate in discussions.