Mediator Certification
Community Mediation Certification
30-hours In person Trainer is Stephanie Manzi, Tricia Driscoll Course Description This course combines essential life and professional skills by teaching effective means of communication and conflict resolution. Students will be introduced to mediation principles, phases of mediation, mediator’s role, impasse, and standards of the profession. The theoretical practice of facilitative mediation will be woven into practical application via role-plays. This class is ideal for organizational leaders, student, case managers and social workers. Students who successfully complete this 30-hour certification training will be covered under R.I.G.L. Sec. 9-19-44.
Basic Mediation Training Certification
40 hours Hybrid Schedule Trainer is Loraine Della Porta Course Description This comprehensive certification course will focus on principles of mediation, the role of the mediator, confidentiality and ethics and power dynamics. Students can expect to learn how to prepare for a mediation session, active listening and effective questioning, identifying positions and interests, getting through impasse and managing emotions. Additionally, students will receive individual feedback. This class is ideal for lawyers, government employees and human resources professionals. Students who successfully complete this 40-hour certification training will be covered under R.I.G.L. Sec. 9-19-44.
