In-Person 40-Hour General Civil Mediation Training & Practicum
Dates: August 16-19, 2024 (Friday - Monday) & August 25-26, 2024 (Sunday - Monday)
Times: August 16-18, 2024: 8:30am-5:30pm
August 19, 2024: 8:30am-12:45pm
August 25, 2024: 8:30am -5:30pm August 26, 2024: 8:30am - 12:45pm
Location: School of Conflict Management 3201 Campus Loop Road NW Kennesaw, GA 30144
ABOUT:
The first 28-hour mediation training focuses on an understanding of the mediation
process, communication skills, agreement writing, and mediation ethics, Mediation
skills are taught in a highly interactive format through short lectures, group discussion,
focused exercises and coached role play. The training meets general mediation training
requirements with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution (GODR). In addition, the
training is approved for Continuing Legal Education (CLE'S) hours (28 hours regular
including 3 hours of ethics) with the Georgia State Bar.
The 12-Hour practicum will build upon the skills introduced during the General Civil Mediation Training. It provides an opportunity for you to observe, reflect on and discuss the practice of mediation. The practicum may be taken in lieu of 5 real cases observation’s with an experienced mediator in mediation for the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution (GODR) for registration purposes.
Cost:
General Public: $1,400.00
USG Employees: $1,200.00
TRAINERS:
Alvin Albert, J.D.
Part-time Professor of Conflict Management/ Mediator/ Trainer/ Conflict Coach
Ellen Lahtinen, MPA
Program Manager Center for Conflict Management / Mediator/ Trainer / Conflict Coach
Deadline to Register: August 6, 2024
Register Here