Accredited Mediator Foundation Training | In Person Course
Live course
40 hours
World-Class training with not-for-profit fees from the leading mediation Charity.
From £800.00 inc VAT
What will I learn?
- Discover what mediation is and how it can be used.
- Understand the essential principles and rules for safe practice.
- Explore the skills and tools necessary to be a successful mediator.
- Practice and develop new skills in a safe supportive environment.
- Learn from the real-life experience of practicing mediators.
- Gain a globally recognised qualification for a new profession.
This exceptional course offers everything at a Foundation level for the civil and commercial mediator. The feedback is legendary, and it is priced at less than 50% of comparable alternatives because as a Charity we do not take a profit - we just fund our costs and our charitable activities in the UK such as the Free Mediation Project and our international outreach in southern Africa. This means when training online or outside London our fees are reduced to just £800 for the week Our educational activities are also VAT-exempt (zero-rated) so this offers and additional saving.
Who is this for?
This foundation course, taught by experienced practicing mediators, represents the first step towards qualification as a Civil & Commercial Mediator and is accredited by the Civil Mediation Council, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and the Bar Council, amongst others. Successful completion will result in certification as a mediator subject to undertaking the three SOM required observations. CMC requirements differ.
Delegates will undertake both theory and practical elements during this intensive, week-long course and will be required to undergo both an assessed simulated mediation and written examination.
This course is suitable for anyone who has an interest in learning more about mediation, whether they intend to practice as a mediator themselves or simply use the skills learned within their own existing roles. No previous knowledge or understanding of alternative dispute resolution or the law is required as all essential elements will be covered on the course.
Course availability
9 – 13 Oct 2023
Temple, Temple, London
40 hours
Starts at:
Monday 9 October 2023 10:00am
Ends at:
Friday 13 October 2023 6:15pm
Cost
£1,600.00 inc VAT
Location details
- Temple
- Ashley Building - Third Floor
- Middle Temple Lane
- Temple, London
- EC4Y 9BT
- We are on the Third Floor of the Ashley Building in Middle Temple Lane - EC4Y 9BT: there is a lift up and a great cafe on the lower ground floor. It is a wonderful part of history and a day out in its own right. Sign in with John the Head Porter or a colleague as you arrive and they will direct you to the Mediation Training.
20 – 24 Nov 2023
Temple, Temple, London
40 hours
Starts at:
Monday 20 November 2023 10:00am
Ends at:
Friday 24 November 2023 6:00pm
Cost
£1,600.00 inc VAT
Location details
- Temple
- Ashley Building - Third Floor
- Middle Temple Lane
- Temple, London
- EC4Y 9BT
- We are on the Third Floor of the Ashley Building in Middle Temple Lane - EC4Y 9BT: there is a lift up and a great cafe on the lower ground floor. It is a wonderful part of history and a day out in its own right. Sign in with John the Head Porter or a colleague as you arrive and they will direct you to the Mediation Training.
27 Nov – 1 Dec 2023
Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, Catterick
40 hours
Starts at:
Monday 27 November 2023 10:00am
Ends at:
Friday 1 December 2023 6:15pm
Cost
£800.00 inc VAT
Location details
- Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire
- Training Centre
- Catterick
- DL9 3LG
- Free Parking Final Directions given on Joining Instructions Close to Travelodge and other hotels Five minutes from A1(M) J52
11 – 15 Dec 2023
Temple, Temple, London
40 hours
Starts at:
Monday 11 December 2023 10:00am
Ends at:
Friday 15 December 2023 6:00pm
Cost
£1,600.00 inc VAT
Location details
- Temple
- Ashley Building - Third Floor
- Middle Temple Lane
- Temple, London
- EC4Y 9BT
- We are on the Third Floor of the Ashley Building in Middle Temple Lane - EC4Y 9BT: there is a lift up and a great cafe on the lower ground floor. It is a wonderful part of history and a day out in its own right. Sign in with John the Head Porter or a colleague as you arrive and they will direct you to the Mediation Training.
8 – 12 Jan 2024
Normanton Chambers, Taunton, Taunton
40 hours
Starts at:
Monday 8 January 2024 9:30am
Ends at:
Friday 12 January 2024 6:00pm
Cost
£800.00 inc VAT
Location details
- Normanton Chambers, Taunton
- 4 The Crescent
- Taunton
- Somerset
- TA1 4EA
22 – 26 Jan 2024
Temple, Temple, London
40 hours
Starts at:
Monday 22 January 2024 10:00am
Ends at:
Friday 26 January 2024 6:00pm
Cost
£1,600.00 inc VAT
Location details
- Temple
- Ashley Building - Third Floor
- Middle Temple Lane
- Temple, London
- EC4Y 9BT
- We are on the Third Floor of the Ashley Building in Middle Temple Lane - EC4Y 9BT: there is a lift up and a great cafe on the lower ground floor. It is a wonderful part of history and a day out in its own right. Sign in with John the Head Porter or a colleague as you arrive and they will direct you to the Mediation Training.
About the tutor
Jonathan Dingle is a barrister, mediator, arbitrator. Following a career in the Royal Navy including a period as Judge Advocate, he chose to specialise in the areas of Clinical Negligence and complex Personal Injury, particularly those with a military element and balances this with a busy mediation practice. An early adopter and staunch advocate of ADR in the UK, Jonathan has written chapters on the subject for a number of legal texts, as well as the bestselling handbook, Practical Mediation.
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What do learners think of our courses? Read a selection of course feedback from learners below.
This course was engaging, excellently delivered and thoroughly enjoyable! I would recommend this to lawyers and non-lawyers alike. The skills that you will learn on the course will be beneficial in various aspects of life, irrespective of whether or not you want to practise as a mediator afterwards!
Barrister, Government Legal Department
"An intensive, comprehensive and action packed course which allowed me to see beyond the theory to putting it into practice. It is one thing to read about a field of practice and quite another to try and do it yourself!"
Broadcaster and singer
‘The Society of Mediators course will both change your life and the way you look at resolving any dispute in the future. I was already a convert to mediation, having been continually frustrated by the court process, in my practice as a solicitor. However, the course gave me a completely fresh outlook in the way to deal with mediation, and is designed to fast-track you to have the skills, you may have thought you had, but didn’t realise you need. The week is intense, but in a good way, and planned so that you often don’t really realise you are continually learning. There is a rich blend of tutors and facilitators, who have a very wide range of backgrounds. It may sound over the top, but by day one I was completely re-thinking the way I approached problems, and indeed the way I communicated with people. Whether you are a lawyer or not, this course has something to offer anyone who wants to resolve issues in any walk of life. In fact, I found my legal background, something of a disadvantage, as I had to be ‘untrained’ in lots of ways I approach disputes. Most importantly of all, I learnt to listen and not talk! To say it is ‘value for money’ is an understatement. I urge you to sign up. You will not regret it.’ Ben Tisdall, Solicitor. www.bentisdallsolicitor.com
July 2023 Course
"I cannot recall ever attending a training course, particularly one that lasts from 10am to gone 6pm for 5 consecutive days, where I have felt constantly engaged and enthused. All of the tutors have been superb and their passion and commitment to mediation is clear."
42 Bedford Row
"The course was better than I expected, the tutors were all fantastic. They taught us from beginner’s level and explained everything in an easy-to-understand way, which meant I didn’t feel like I was thrown in the deep end when I started mediating the case studies."
The Insolvency Service
"An excellent introduction to mediation and a great opportunity for personal development. I was pushed out of my comfort zone and challenged by an engaging and interesting faculty."
Bupa
"Life changing."
CEO and Venture Capital Board Member
"A substantial, through and entertaining course... provided me with the important basics [and] broke down assumptions I had previously. The tutors were inspiring and kind and I really enjoyed the opportunity to learn with lovely new people from outside of my usual ‘tunnel’."
Cornerstone Chambers
"The course provided a provided a comprehensive account of mediation and how it works. The tutors were very knowledgeable and clearly determined to ensure everyone on the course left with a good understanding of the subject."
King's College London
I know it has been over a month since we completed the course, but the more I reflect upon those 5 days, the more I realise their immense impact. This has been the most stimulating course I have done in over 3 years, and for that I cannot thank you enough. I just wanted to thank you for the time, and effort you and your lovely team put into the structure and content of the course. The skills you passed on were simply life-altering. This introduction to the world of mediation has greatly deepened my passion for ADR, and I am extremely excited to go further with this. I am looking forward to the next steps, and to hopefully learning more from you in the future.
King's College London