<< Fundamental Conflict Resolution Skills Courses
Mediator Certification
Participants learn the steps of the mediation process, the skills necessary to move parties through the process in civil and divorce cases, and the role of mediation within the court system. Workshops fulfill requirements for the four categories of the Virginia Court Mediator Certification: General District Court, Circuit Court Civil, Juvenile and Domestic Relations, and Circuit Court Family.
Workshops are listed in the order that they must be completed. Click on the desired date to register.
Mediation Skills and Process
Fulfills 20-hour basic mediation training requirements for all categories of certification.
Learn the skills to facilitate productive conversations and foster a collaborative environment where solutions can develop to help everyone involved.
Orientation to the Virginia Judicial System
Fulfills training requirements for all categories of certification. Can be taken out of order. Waived for Virginia Bar attorneys.
This course is essential for mediators who practice in Virginia, as it gives an overview of the Virginia judicial system and court-referred mediation programs.
March 27, 2020 – Online
8 Hr. General District Court Observation Training
Fulfills the observation requirements for the General District Court certification.
Prerequisite: Mediation Skills and Process
This workshop provides new mediators the opportunity to deepen their mediation skills.
March 26, 2020 – Online
General District Court Mentorship (Co-mediation only)
Fulfills the co-mediation requirements for the General District Court certification.
Prerequisite: Mediation Skills and Process and 8 Hr. General District Court Observation Training
Family Mediation Skills
Fulfills the 20-hour family basic mediation training requirements for the Juvenile and Domestic Relations and Circuit Court Family Certifications .
Prerequisite: Mediation Skills and Process
TBA 2021
Domestic Violence Assessment
Fulfills training requirements for the Juvenile and Domestic Relations and Circuit Court Family Certifications.
Prerequisite: Family Mediation Skills
TBA 2021
Resolving Economic Issues in Divorce
Fulfills training requirements for the Circuit Court Family Certification.
Prerequisite: Family Mediation Skills
TBA 2021