Circuit Civil Mediation Certification Training


Important!

On November 15, 2007 the Florida Supreme Court removed the Bar membership requirement for certified Circuit Court Mediators and amended the Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators to provide a true point-based mediator certification system!

Course Overview

This 40 hour training combines the study of conflict resolution and its practical applications through lecture, class exercises and demonstrations, video presentations, and participation in role play experiences. Class discussions are always lively, challenging participants with problems they are likely to encounter in actual mediation sessions.

Course Topics

  • Attorneys and Mediation
  • Basic Legal Concepts
  • Communication Skills
  • Conflict Resolution Concepts
  • Court Process
  • Diversity Issues
  • Mediation Process and Techniques
  • Negotiation Dynamics
  • Standards of Conduct for Mediators

CLE Course Credits

The Florida Bar has approved the Circuit Civil Mediation Certification Training program for 48 CLER and 6 Ethics Credits.

How to Register

Download and print the Program Information and Registration Instructions [PDF] by clicking on the training program date. It contains important registration details. Please mail, email or fax the completed Registration Form to Dispute Resolution, Inc.

Note: To qualify for Early Registration, your payment must be received by the Early Registration deadline date specified.


More Information

To learn more about the course read these Detailed Learning Objectives [PDF].