One of Mediate.com’s most popular features over the last decade has been Mediate University. From its launch with just a few courses in (2010), Mediate University has grown to a rich repository of courses from some of the leading mediation trainers in the world (such as Nina Meierding, Bruce Edwards, Jim Melamed, Ken Cloke, Michael Lang, Chip Rose, Don Saposnek, David Hoffman, and many more). Many mediators across the country completed their first 40 hour mediation training through Mediate University (thanks to the wonderful Clare Fowler), or expanded their skills into family, workplace, and online mediation.
Now that the pandemic has forced the cancellation of most in-person mediation trainings around the world, as well as pushing many mediators to migrate their practices online, the importance of online mediation training is greater than ever. In response, Mediate.com has invested in a major upgrade to www.MediateUniversity.com, providing new and improved functionality across the board. It is now easier than ever to find and take courses through Mediate University, both to expand your practice and refine your skills.
We are now adding new training courses on Mediate University (and our growing sister course site, Arbitrate University at www.ArbitrateUniversity.com) on an ongoing basis. (If you’re interested in contributing your own training to the site, please drop me a line.) Some of these classes are delivered synchronously (via live videoconference) and others are delivered on a recorded, streaming basis. Each course comes with supporting materials, a course materials and 6 month access.
We have kept prices low to maximize access for as many people as possible. There are also steep group discounts available when groups of two or more sign up at the same time, and bundles of related courses are offered at a discount vs. the price for each individual course.
If you haven’t had a chance to browse our offerings, I urge you to visit www.MediateUniversity.com to click through the wide range of courses and bundles available there. We have sample videos for many of the trainings available, so you can get a first hand sense of what the course feels like. We also have testimonials from folks who have completed each course, so you can hear their perspectives on what takeaways were most valuable.
To get you started, here is a selection of seven of our most popular courses. Just let us know if you have any suggestions or requests in terms of new topics and focus areas. We hope to see you online for a course soon!
Clare Fowler and Colin Rule take you through a basic, 3-step 'how-to' tutorial that gives you the foundation to transition from in-person mediation to video mediation using platforms like Zoom. Topics covered include: Set-up and invitations, basic & advanced mediation techniques in the online environment, agreements and billing documents, and more.
Intended for experienced mediators interested in extending a mediation practice to offer online services. This course qualifies as the required 20-hour online mediation course required for Mediate.com Online Certification. Some topics covered include: Working with people online, designing your online mediation system, online e-commerce mediation, mediating workplace issues, and more.
Julie Gentili Armbrust teaches skills to sustain a mediation business. This course introduces practical business tips, and also provides concrete suggestions on marketing and technology.
Join Jim Melamed, CEO of Mediate.com and Former Executive Director of the Academy of Family Mediators, for 15 hours of divorce mediation instruction. Approved for 15 hours of CLE Credit. Six month access. Extensive online written materials.
More than a training program: this is a business. This course is for lawyers, mediators, and other professionals who want to make money and a difference in the new economy
A 5-section, basic 40-hour Mediation Training course that satisfies most state and court basic mediation requirements. Conducted by Dr. Clare Fowler at the University of Oregon School of Law in Eugene, OR.
This video will teach you the fundamentals of getting started in mediation, focusing on the three main aspects of a successful, satisfying, and lucrative career: Training, Experience, and Marketing.
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