Introduction to Mediation Online Course 

Introduction to Mediation Course Information

This introductory course will introduce students to the concepts and skills necessary to apply an interest-based and facilitative mediation process to disputes in a variety of areas such as child protection mediation, family law mediation, and civil mediation. Students will have ample opportunity to practice the skills in small groups with the guidance of coaches.

This course will ask students to consider the mediation process from a variety of lenses and to challenge and reflect on their belief system, values, and personal experiences with the topics presented. 

Introduction to Mediation will give students exposure to dispute resolution in a variety of areas so that they may identify their own areas of interest and growth. 

The course is 12 weeks in length with two sessions per week.  The course is delivered exclusively through an online platform.  Each session is two hours in length.  Some sessions are instructional, and others will be small group, skills-based sessions facilitated by coaches.  Instructional sessions are on a set schedule.  Small group coaching sessions will be more flexible and will be scheduled in collaboration with the coach and group members. 

In addition to time in instructional and coaching sessions, students can expect to spend up to an additional two hours per week on course work.

Introduction to Mediation will provide students with a total of 46 hours of core education in conflict resolution and mediation theory, including 8 hours of simulated role play.  

If students require accessibility accommodations, they can indicate those accommodation requests on the registration form and the instructor will be in touch to discuss them.

Course Start Date – Tuesday April 4, 2023

 Course Outline and Dates

Module	Topic	Session	Dates and times
Module 1	What is Conflict?	2 instructional sessions	Tues. April 4, 6-8pm PST Thurs. April 6, 6-8pm PST
Module 2	What is Mediation?	2 instructional sessions	Tues. April 11, 6-8pm Thurs. April 13, 6-8pm PST
Module 3	Introduction to Mediation Skills	1 instruction session   1 coaching session	Tues. April 18, 6-8pm PST   To be determined (TBD)
Module 4	Mediator Role and Mediation Skills	2 instructional sessions	Tues. April 25, 6-8pm PST Thurs. April 27, 6-8pm PST
Module 5	Mediator Bias	1 instructional session   1 coaching session	Tues. May 2, 6-8pm   TBD
Module 6	Ethics and Power Imbalances	1 instructional session   1 coaching session	Tues. May 9, 6-8pm PST   TBD
Module 7	Working with Vulnerable People	2 instructional sessions	Tues. May 16, 6-8pm PST Thurs. May 18, 6-8pm PST
Module 8	Indigenous Perspectives	1 instructional session   1 coaching session	Tues. May 23, 6-8pm   TBD
Module 9	Working with Difficult People	2 instructional sessions	Tues. May 30, 6-8pm PST Thurs. June 1, 6-8pm PST
Module 10	Introduction to Pre-Mediation	1 instructional session   1 coaching session	Tues. June 6, 6-8pm PST   TBD
Module 11	The Mediation Process Step-by-Step	1 instructional session   1 coaching session	Tues. June 13, 6-8pm PST   TBD
Module 12	Closing Circle	1 session with instructor and coaches	Tues. June 20, 6-8pm PST

 

Student Requirements

Currently this course is only offered in English and will require students to be proficient in English.The course will be offered in a virtual format through Zoom in the Pacific Standard Time Zone.  Students will require a reliable internet connection.  

Cancellation Policy

Students may cancel up to 7 days before the course start date and receive a refund minus 20% for administrative costs.  If a student cancels less than 7 days before the course start date the student will not receive a refund but will be offered a placement in a future course.  The funds paid will be put toward tuition for the future course date.If a student withdraws after the course has begun, they will not receive a refund but will be offered a placement in a future course.  The funds paid will be put toward tuition for the future course date. Refund requests for cancellation or withdrawal due to extenuating circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis.  

Tuition

Tuition Fee: $2000 + GST

A 5% discount is applied if a student chooses to pay in full.  Please use the code FULLPAYMENT at checkout.

Tuition Instalment Plan

Students may choose to pay their tuition in instalments with the following schedule:

$500 + GST – due upon registration

3 payments of $500 + GST due on April 18, May 2, and May 16.  

Late Payments or Insufficient Funds Policy

Late Payments - 2% will be applied to late payments

Insufficient Funds - A fee of $40 will be applied to payments with insufficient funds

Waitlist

 A student’s placement in the course is not confirmed until registration and payment has been completed.  For students choosing a payment instalment plan their placement is confirmed when registration and their first payment has been completed.When capacity has been reached a waitlist will be taken.  If a space becomes available students will be informed and given the opportunity to register in the order they have been placed on the waitlist.

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