The Society of Mediators' Courses

These course can now be booked online: click the link - or call 0207 353 3936 or email support@218strand.com for more information. 

April 

2-30

SOM's Free Mediation Project in collaboration with HMCTS is offering  free mediation to litigants daily in the Central London County Court / RCJ court centre - open to SOM Members only: for mediations or observation opportunities, please call 0207 353 3936 or email support@218Strand

This is a major project and will also take place throughout August and September 2024.  In 2023, some 40 Members completed their observations with the FMP and 36 conducted their first mediation there. 

Join the Society to play your part, to learn, and to begin work.

+ Mediators for the FMP must be members of SOM and have trained with us, completed three observations, be in date for CPD, and be insured.  Briefings are given daily by SOM Trustees to mediators.

+ Observers for the FMP must be members of SOM and have trained with us. 

May 13-17

LONDON - Accredited Mediator Training Course  All days live and in person in the Temple in London.  £1800.   TEN  places left.  

Please call for details: 0207 353 3936 or email support@218strand.com

This is the Flagship mediation course and is provided on a not-for-profit basis by the Society working as a charity.  Internationally and nationally accredited and recognised it is the definitive  training course for mediators delivered by the Faculty since 2002.  The Feedback is superb. 

May 30

ZOOM - Observation/Professional Demonstration on Zoom live from London at 1715. 

Provided free to Members and Alumni, this is one of the monthly programme of professional demonstrations and observations that uniquely amongst all training organisations we offer as a Charity.

Contact support@218strand.com .  Free  (for members/alumni) to attend.   2 hours CPD.

June 3-7

CORFU - Greece International Mediation Centre : the standard  Accredited Mediator Training Course  All days live and in person in Arillas.  £600.   TEN places left.   Please call for details: 0207 353 3936 or email support@218strand.com

This is the leading mediation course and is provided on a not-for-profit basis by the Society working as a charity.  Internationally and nationally accredited and recognised it is the definitive  training course for mediators delivered by the Faculty since 2002.  The Feedback is superb.  The course in Corfu will be led by Jonathan Dingle FRSA and be supported by the London Faculty as well as Greek mediators.

For those interested - flights are presently around €50 each way, car hire €80 for five days,  and self-contained private accommodation in a reasonable studio apartment by the beach is around €250 for two people for five days.  Arillas is a stunning beach community, wholly unspoilt, with excellent dining and beaches.  

June 10-14

NEWCASTLE - Accredited Mediator Training Course  All days live and in person in the Temple in London.  £960.   Twelve  places left.  

Please call for details: 0207 353 3936 or email support@218strand.com

This is the Flagship mediation course conducted in partnership with this excellent University and is provided on a not-for-profit basis by the Society working as a charity.  Internationally and nationally accredited and recognised it is the definitive  training course for mediators delivered by the Faculty since 2002.  The Feedback is superb. 

June 17

ZOOM - Observation/Professional Demonstration on Zoom live from London at 1715. 

Provided free to Members and Alumni, this is one of the monthly programme of professional demonstrations and observations that uniquely amongst all training organisations we offer as a Charity.

Contact support@218strand.com .  Free  (for members/alumni) to attend.   2 hours CPD.

July 

1 -5

London - Accredited Mediator Training Course  All days live and in person in the beautiful rooms of  Middle Temple.  £1800.  SIX places left.  

Please call for details: 0207 353 3936 or email support@218strand.com

This special course is open to all in Middle Temple with the same high quality training that is delivered worldwide but at a price point that makes it affordable to a wider public. The Feedback is superb. 

July 11-12 Workplace & Employment Mediation course https://www.218strand.com/courses/47-workplace-and-employment-mediation-course#availability  at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in Bloomsbury Square, London.  The definitive course for people wanting or needed to undertake mediation in a workplace setting.  Our usual unique faculty.  
July 15 -19

ZOOM - Accredited Mediator Training Course  All days live on Zoom Pro from London.  £960.   12  places left.  

Please call for details: 0207 353 3936 or email support@218strand.com

This is the Flagship mediation course and is provided via Zoom Pro on a not-for-profit basis by the Society working as a charity.  Internationally and nationally accredited and recognised it is the definitive  training course for mediators delivered by the Faculty since 2002.  The Feedback is superb. 

July 25

ZOOM - Observation/Professional Demonstration on Zoom live from London at 1715. 

Provided free to Members and Alumni, this is one of the monthly programme of professional demonstrations and observations that uniquely amongst all training organisations we offer as a Charity.

Contact support@218strand.com .  Free  (for members/alumni) to attend.   2 hours CPD.

August 5-9

LONDON - Accredited Mediator Training Course  All days live and in person in the Temple in London.  £1800.   This is our Summer School and  will include a number of special events.   Email - support@218strand.com

This is the Flagship mediation course and is provided on a not-for-profit basis by the Society working as a charity.  Internationally and nationally accredited and recognised it is the definitive  training course for mediators delivered by the Faculty since 2002.  The Feedback is superb. 

September 9 ZOOM - CPD & Skills Development Day - £300.  This is the popular Zoom course that refreshes and updates skills for mediators of every level of experience. 
September 23-27

LONDON - Accredited Mediator Training Course  All days live and in person in the Temple in London.  £1800.   12  places left.  

Please call for details: 0207 353 3936 or email support@218strand.com

This is the Flagship mediation course and is provided on a not-for-profit basis by the Society working as a charity.  Internationally and nationally accredited and recognised it is the definitive  training course for mediators delivered by the Faculty since 2002.  The Feedback is superb. 

October 3

ZOOM - Observation/Professional Demonstration on Zoom live from London at 1715. 

Provided free to Members and Alumni, this is one of the monthly programme of professional demonstrations and observations that uniquely amongst all training organisations we offer as a Charity.

Contact support@218strand.com .  Free  (for members/alumni) to attend.   2 hours CPD.

September October 

30- 4

CORFU - Greece International Mediation Centre : the standard  Accredited Mediator Training Course  All days live and in person in Arillas.  £600.   TEN places left.   Please call for details: 0207 353 3936 or email support@218strand.com

This is the leading mediation course and is provided on a not-for-profit basis by the Society working as a charity.  Internationally and nationally accredited and recognised it is the definitive  training course for mediators delivered by the Faculty since 2002.  The Feedback is superb.  The course in Corfu will be led by Jonathan Dingle FRSA and be supported by the London Faculty as well as Greek mediators.

For those interested - flights are presently around €50 each way, car hire €80 for five days,  and self-contained priavte accommodation in a reasonable studio apartment by the beach is around €250 for two people for five days.  Arillas is a stunning beach community, wholly unspoilt, with excellent dining and beaches.  

October 14- 18

SANDTON - Internation Accredited Mediator Training Course in the offices of the AOA(SA) NPC in South Africa.  

This course is organised by the Association of Arbitrators of Southern Africa (NPC) and is taught by our London Faculty.  If you ar einterested contact Helen on 0207 353 3936. 

October

21-23 United Nations Khulisa Project - mediation course in Alexandra Gauteng - another example of the pro bono work the Soceity and its Trustees are doing worldwide 

October to November

28 - 1

LONDON - Accredited Mediator Training Course  All days live and in person in the Temple in London.  £1800.   TEN  places left.  

Please call for details: 0207 353 3936 or email support@218strand.com

This is the Flagship mediation course and is provided on a not-for-profit basis by the Society working as a charity.  Internationally and nationally accredited and recognised it is the definitive  training course for mediators delivered by the Faculty since 2002.  The Feedback is superb. 

November 18-22

CATTERICK - Accredited Mediator Training Course  All days live and in person in North Yorkshire.  £960.   12  places left.  

Please call for details: 0207 353 3936 or email support@218strand.com

This is the Flagship mediation course and is provided on a not-for-profit basis by the Society working as a charity.  Internationally and nationally accredited and recognised it is the definitive  training course for mediators delivered by the Faculty since 2002.  The Feedback is superb. 

November 28

ZOOM - Observation/Professional Demonstration on Zoom live from London at 1715. 

Provided free to Members and Alumni, this is one of the monthly programme of professional demonstrations and observations that uniquely amongst all training organisations we offer as a Charity.

Contact support@218strand.com .  Free  (for members/alumni) to attend.   2 hours CPD.

December 5 & 6 ZOOM - Workplace and Employment mediation training: the superb two-day follow-up course (with 16 hours CPD) which provides all the knowledge and skills for effective mediaiton and communication in the workplace, and in employment disputes.  Our usual faculty of experts will be joined by delegates from around the world.  A great opportunity for 2025. 
December 12 ZOOM - CPD & Skills Development Day - £300.  This is the popular Zoom course that refreshes and updates skills for mediators of every level of experience. 
December 16-20

LONDON - Accredited Mediator Training Course  All days live and in person in the Temple in London.  £1800.   12  places left.  

Please call for details: 0207 353 3936 or email support@218strand.com

This is the Flagship mediation course and is provided on a not-for-profit basis by the Society working as a charity.  Internationally and nationally accredited and recognised it is the definitive  training course for mediators delivered by the Faculty since 2002.  The Feedback is superb.