This accredited mediation training course (60 hours) is accredited by the MII and aims to give participants the required level of skills and knowledge to successfully complete the MII approved assessment to become a Certified Mediator.
In order to become a Certified Member of the MII you are required to have completed an MII approved assessment and to have undertaken and passed an MII approved role play assessment in line with the MII Certified Member Core Competencies. After completion of the 5 day course participants should feel confident to complete the MII approved assessment to complete the optional two days of training and the approved MII assessment. This course is aimed at candidates who wish to become MII Certified Mediators who work in a variety of different areas including family, law, human resources, peer, debt, commercial and legal.
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What is covered in this Accredited Mediation Training Course?
The programme covers the knowledge and application of the processes, components and techniques involved in the mediation process. Topics covered include:
- Day 1:
- Understanding Conflict and ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution)
- History of mediation and the results it achieves
- When and where to use and not to use mediation
- Differentiating between the evidential and emotional layers in conflict
- Communication skills required for impartial mediators
- Day 2:
- Communication skills (continued)
- The Classic Mediation Model
- The Mediation Cycle
- The 4F's of the Mediation Conversation
- The pre-mediation meeting
- The pre-mediation agreement
- Day 3:
- The introductory phase of mediation
- The storytelling phase of mediation
- Practising the Introductory and Storytelling phase
- The Framing Issues phase
- The Solution Seeking phase
- Practising the Framing and Solution Seeking phases
- Day 4:
- The Agreement phase with SMART tasks
- Action if agreement is achieved
- Practising the entire Classic Mediation Model
- Day 5:
- Practising the Classic Mediation Model
- The Push for Mediation in Ireland
- Types and styles of mediation
- Ethical issues
- Mediation Organisations and Costs
- Arbitration and litigation
- Minding the mediator
- Requirement to become a Certified Member with the MII
* Course fee excludes:
- Final 2 days training and assessment fee of €250.
- Please note that the assessment is optional and includes the second 2 day module of training for full completion of the MII accredited programme (60 Hours Training) for those who wish to attain MII Certification; if you complete this course successfully and do not take the assessment, you can apply to the MII for Associate Level Membership.
What are the Mediation Career Opportunites in Ireland?
In Ireland, as a result of the current economic environment, both individuals and businesses are looking to avoid the delays, publicity and high costs inherent in litigation. This is why mediation is becoming an increasingly popular alternative in Ireland. As a result, mediators are expected to experience above average growth in employment. When the Government passes the Mediation Bill in 2012, it is expected that the courts in Ireland will ensure that parties involved in disputes will use Mediation before it is brought to the courts. There are many areas of mediation including family, law, human resources, peer, debt, commercial and legal.
Mediation Training Courses held throughout Ireland
This Mediation Training Course is for anyone who wants to feel confident as a mediator and gain a recognised academic qualification.
