Online 40-Hour General Civil Mediation Training & Practicum

Dates:

28-Hours General Civil Training.

· February 5-8, 2025 / Time 9:00am – 5:30pm

12-Hour General Civil Practicum

· February 12, 2025 / Time 8:00pm – 5:00pm

· February 13, 2025 / Time 3:00pm – 7:15pm

Location: Online

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: $1300.00
USG Employees: $1100.00

Deadline to Register: January 29, 2025

Trainers:
Amanda Reinke, Ph.D. Professor of Conflict Management / Mediator / Trainer / Conflict Coach

Ellen Lahtinen, MPA, Program Manager for the Center for Conflict Management / Mediator / Trainer/ Conflict Coach

Cancellation Policy: Full refund before January 22, 2025. An administration fee of $300.00 from January 22-January 29, 2025. No refund after January 29, 2025.