Dispute Resolution Training & Services
THE DIVORCE MEDIATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
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The Divorce Mediation Certificate Program - relied upon by thousands of mediators across the U.S. - is now available in an on-demand learning experience! This is a comprehensive, post-graduate level program that will provide you with all of the tools you need to immediately begin work as a Divorce Mediator in any state. You will learn a time-tested, linear, step-by-step process for managing divorce mediation that will ensure your success. No additional certifications, courses or approvals are needed to begin accepting divorce mediation cases. You will receive the same Certification participants earn in live classes.
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Behavioral Health Professionals
Divorce Mediation Certificate Program
Curriculum
Day 1 [Sessions 1 & 2]
Foundation & Process
​Starting with an understanding of what Mediation is and isn't, participants learn every step of the Mediation Process and how to guide Divorce Mediation clients toward fair and equitable agreements.
Day 2 [Sessions 3 & 4]
Essential Skills & Issues
Participants learn the essential skills and fundamental principles of highly effective mediators, and how to address every issue that clients must come to agreements on to be granted an uncontested divorce.
Day 3 [Sessions 5 & 6]
Agreements & Application
Participants learn, step by step, how to take agreements reached in mediation and write Memoranda of Understanding for their clients, applying all they've learned in exercises and assignments.
Day 4 [Sessions 7 & 8]
Psychology & Planning
Participants finish the course by learning more about the psychology, ethics, and legal aspects of Mediation and how to prepare for and plan to add mediation to an existing practice or to start a mediation business.
Course Structure
This is 35 credit hour course, including 32 hours of class time and a minimum of 3 hours spent completing assignments outside of class.
All of our training is live, whether taken online or in person, so you will benefit from interaction with your instructors and fellow participants each time you come to class.
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On-demand classes are flexible and can be completed on whatever schedule works best for you - without the need to rearrange other work or personal commitments.
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Online classes are held over weekly 4-hour sessions on the same day and at the same time each week. See upcoming online dates and enroll in an online class to become a Certified Divorce Mediator from the comfort of your own home.
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In-person classes are held over four full (often consecutive) days of training. We hold trainings all across the country, and on different days of the week, to make it easier for you to find nearby classes that work with your schedule. See upcoming in-person classes and become a Certified Divorce Mediator in as little as 4 days.