40 Hour Basic Mediation Training

Embark on Your Mediation Career with Our Comprehensive Online Training
The Mediation Training Center presents a thorough 40-hour Basic Mediation Training program, accessible entirely online.  It is a Self-Paced Learning format: Move through each lesson at your own pace, on your own time. The training includes: a combination of PDF guides, PowerPoints, video modules, and quizzes or homework for each lesson.  There are 15 self-paced Lessons. This course is designed to equip you with a solid foundation in the mediation process, offering practical tools such as over 20 sample mediation agreements and personalized one-on-one support. Covering a wide range of mediation areas—including business and real estate—this training is open to all; no degree is required. Upon completion, you’ll be prepared to conduct complete mediations, confidently employing professional skills and strategies.
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Why Become a Mediator?
Mediation is a career that is not affected by a downturn in the economy—it is recession proof in a forever-growing industry. Litigation continues to grow by leaps and bounds and there will always be lawsuits. One of the biggest misconceptions is that you have to be an attorney to be a mediator. This is simply not true! There are no educational requirements other than the certification training we provide, so mediation may be performed by: Real Estate Agents, Teachers, CPAs​, Lawyers, Paralegals, Attorneys, Supervised Visitation Monitors, Family Counselors, Social workers, Retired Law Enforcement and Therapists.
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Earn an Excellent Income
​Mediators in the United States earn $150.00-$250 per hour only working a few days a week. Mediation fees range from $300- $1500 per day, and the fee is based on the number of parties and length of the mediation. You will set your own hours and determine your prices in your practice.​ It is a go at your own pace course, and you will have 12 months to complete the course.

Here’s What to Expect

Course Access & Instructions
Once you’ve purchased the 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training Course, you’ll receive two emails:

1. A confirmation of your registration.
2. A second email with your login link to begin Lesson One.

This course is completely self-paced — designed to fit your schedule and your learning style.

Self-Paced Learning:
Move through each lesson at your own pace, on your own time. The training includes:

• PDF guides, PowerPoints, and video modules
• Quizzes and homework for every lesson to reinforce your learning

Personalized Support:
After completing each lesson and quiz, you’ll have a one-on-one phone call with Darlene to answer questions, deepen your understanding, and plan your next steps. We are open 10 hours a day from 9AM-7PM Pacific Standard Time.

Practical Tools for Real-World Success:
Each lesson is packed with resources to help you grow your mediation career with clarity and confidence.

Course Highlights:

• Comprehensive Curriculum: Master every aspect of mediation—from conflict resolution techniques to legal considerations.
• Hands-On Tools: Access over 20 sample mediation agreements and realistic case scenarios.
• Personalized Guidance: Receive direct support to ensure your success.
• Professional Certification: Earn a recognized certificate upon completion.

Ready to Begin?
You don’t need a law degree to build a professional career in mediation — just the right training and a commitment to help people navigate difficult conversations with clarity, neutrality, and respect.

Have questions?
📞 Contact Us: 951-440-5645 or 951-289-5289

Whether you’re pursuing a new career, supplemental income, or a meaningful way to help others, this training will prepare you to make a real impact.

Your Path to Success Starts Here!

Join the growing field of mediation and transform your career.  Our online training empowers you with skills to earn $150+ per hour!

Why Choose Mediation?

• High Demand: Mediators are needed in various fields, including family law, business, and community disputes.
• Flexible Schedule: Set your own hours and work from anywhere.
• Meaningful Impact: Assist individuals and organizations in finding peaceful resolutions.
• No Legal Background Needed: Our training equips you with all the necessary skills.

Course Highlights:

• Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers all aspects of mediation, from conflict resolution techniques to legal considerations.
• Practical Tools: Access to over 20 sample mediation agreements and real-world scenarios.
• Personalized Support: One-on-one guidance to ensure your success.
• Certification: Receive a recognized certificate upon completion.

Who Should Enroll? 
​Our course is ideal for: 

• Real Estate Agents
• Teachers
• CPAs
• Lawyers and Paralegals
• Supervised Visitation Monitors
• Family Counselors
• Social Workers
• Retired Law Enforcement
• Therapists
• Anyone passionate about conflict resolution

No law degree is required. You simply need the right training and a desire to help others resolve disputes with professionalism and neutrality.

Success Stories:
“Darlene’s training transformed my career. I now run my own mediation practice and love helping clients find peaceful solutions.” — Angela T.

Ready to Make a Difference?
Embark on a fulfilling career path that offers flexibility, financial rewards, and the satisfaction of helping others.
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Whether you’re a teacher, paralegal, counselor, or someone seeking a meaningful career change, our training is tailored to provide you with a solid foundation in mediation
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Enroll Now and Start Your Mediation Career
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Why Now Is the Right Time to Become a Mediator
Across the United States, the demand for trained mediators is on the rise. With court backlogs, increased civil filings, and a growing preference for peaceful conflict resolution, mediation is becoming a critical part of the legal and professional landscape.
In California, even the Governor has acknowledged the shortage of qualified mediators, urging more individuals to pursue this high-need, high-impact field. While this need is especially urgent in California, the trend is growing nationwide—in family courts, civil disputes, workplace conflicts, and community-based resolutions.
What’s Driving the Demand:

• Legislation such as California’s SB 940 is expanding the use of mediation in family and civil matters
• More than 90% of court cases are referred to mediation before trial
• Courts across the country are overwhelmed, driving interest in alternative dispute resolution
• Schools, businesses, and communities are seeking peaceful alternatives to conflict escalation

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​Basic Mediation Training Overview
40-Hour Foundational Course | Certificate of Completion

Course Introduction
This foundational 40-hour Basic Mediation Training introduces participants to the core principles, skills, and strategies required for effective mediation. While these student learning objectives reflect industry standards, trainers may incorporate additional topics and exercises to meet participant and organizational needs. Full mastery is achieved through practice and participation in a mediation practicum.
Course Objective
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to conduct a full mediation session, using proven tools and strategies to manage conflict, facilitate communication, and support voluntary resolution.

Core Competencies & Learning Outcomes
Intake & Preparation

• Understand the intake process, including screening disputes for appropriateness.
• Recognize the additional training and knowledge needed for thorough intake.
• Learn best practices for co-mediation, including coordination and communication with a co-mediator.
• Prepare the mediation setting to support effective dialogue and professionalism.

Mediator Opening Statement

• Deliver clear, effective opening statements aligned with ethical standards and mediation practice.
• Explain confidentiality, privilege, and their exceptions confidently and accurately.
• Address mandatory reporting obligations while upholding mediator neutrality.

Client Opening Statements & Listening Skills

• Facilitate and summarize parties’ opening statements with neutrality and empathy.
• Apply active listening, reframing, and feedback techniques to enhance communication.
• Identify and manage barriers to communication in emotionally charged sessions.

Exploration of Conflict

• Use questioning techniques to uncover core issues, emotions, and underlying interests.
• Analyze conflicts in depth to inform agenda building and negotiation strategies.

Agenda Setting

• Know when and how to transition into the agenda-building phase.
• Guide parties in developing a neutral, non-positional agenda that reflects shared concerns.
• Strategically prioritize agenda items to maintain flow and engagement.

Negotiation & Problem Solving

• Understand negotiation theory (positions vs. interests, BATNAs, WATNAs, etc.).
• Facilitate interest-based negotiation and manage power dynamics effectively.
• Address identity, cultural influences, values, and equity considerations.
• Encourage party-driven resolution while upholding self-determination.

Drafting Agreements

• Assist in drafting clear, balanced, and enforceable agreements.
• Apply “reality testing” and ethical standards to develop lasting resolutions.
• Use appropriate documentation tools and agreement templates.

Use of Caucus

• Identify when a caucus is appropriate and use techniques to make it productive.
• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality during caucuses.
• Manage transitions in and out of caucus smoothly and transparently.
• Support engagement from parties not in caucus to maintain momentum.

General Professional Skills

• Reflect on personal conflict style and its impact on mediation practice.
• Recognize and respond to parties’ verbal and non-verbal communication cues.
• Maintain emotional awareness and support parties in high-conflict situations.
• Differentiate mediation from other dispute resolution methods (e.g., litigation, arbitration).
• Understand ethical principles including confidentiality, voluntary participation, and neutrality.
• Become familiar with national and state mediator ethics standards and best practices.
• Learn to identify negotiable versus non-negotiable issues and guide constructive dialogue.
• Know when and how to appropriately conclude or terminate a mediation session.

​Course highlights for the 40 Hour Basic Mediation Training:

• From intake to agreement: A complete overview of the mediation process
• Observe role plays of each step in the process
• Demonstrations of advanced techniques and interventions
• Conflict resolution theory
• Concrete tools to use in the mediation room
• Interest-based negotiations skills and strategies
• Strategic mediation planning
• Financial issues and parenting plan mediation
• Dealing with difficult participants

​Become a Skilled Mediator: 40-Hour Online Training – Only $499!
Gain the essential skills and tools to launch your mediation career. Our comprehensive 40-hour online Basic Mediation Training provides:

• Practical Mediation Samples & Agreements
• A Complete Toolkit for Success
• Official Certificate of Completion with Embossed Seal
• Enroll Today and Start Your Mediation Journey

Invest in your future today!