MEDIATION TRAINING

Become a Mediator

In addition to taking mediation training to become a mediator, many people take mediation training to enhance their skill set in their current career. The facilitation, problem-solving, and de-escalation skills of a mediator are easily transferable to any individual who facilitates meetings and group discussions or is responsible for addressing conflicts within their organization. This includes human resource personnel, managers, supervisors, project or team leaders, mental health professionals, educators, and union negotiators. You can even use the skills in your personal life.

Mediation Experience

If you have received your 40-Hour General Civil or Domestic Relations Mediation Training Certificate, you have already completed step one of the State Court Administrative Office’s (SCAO) requirements to become an approved mediator. OMC offers a complete practical experience package for individuals who have previously completed their 40-hour mediation training and are in pursuit of becoming a General Civil or Domestic Relations Mediator and need to meet the SCAO requirements for circuit court list eligibility.

General Civil Mediation Training

40-Hour State Court Administrative Office Approved 

This 5-day, highly interactive training is designed to teach participants the skills necessary to act as mediators in facilitating the resolution of civil disputes. This training is the first step for any individual who wishes to learn the skills of a mediator,  mediate privately or qualify for the circuit court roster approved list of mediators.

Domestic Relations Mediation Training

This State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) approved training is designed to teach participants the skills necessary to act as mediators in facilitating the resolution of divorce and custody issues. This training is the first step for any individual who wishes to mediate privately or qualify for the circuit court roster approved list of mediators. This training includes the 8-Hour Domestic Violence Screening Training.

Domestic Violence Screening

This 8-Hour State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) approved training is designed to teach mediators how to screen for domestic violence to determine if mediation is appropriate. The training is a required supplemental training to the 40-Hour Domestic Relations Mediator Training and will also satisfy SCAO 8-hour Advanced Mediation Training requirement for General Civil Mediators and Domestic Relations Mediators who previously took the 4-hour Domestic Violence Screening Training.