Course Description
Certified Mediation Training Programme
Institute of Public Administration
The overall aim of the Certified Mediation Training Programme is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Mediation as well as expertise in mediation skills for the management of workplace and organisational conflicts and disputes.
For those wishing to practice as professional mediators, this 60 hour programme is accredited by the Mediators’ Institute of Ireland (MII) and leads to ‘Member‘ status of the MII. On successful completion of this training programme and a further separate ‘Assessment Day’, successful candidates are eligible to register at ‘Member’ level of the Mediators’ Institute of Ireland.
On completion of this training programme, students will have an understanding of:
- mediation as a mechanism for dispute resolution and its appropriate use;
- the five step framework for mediation and how to manage the mediation process;
- the role of the Mediator;
- the types and causes of conflict;
- their own personal skills development needs in relation to working as a Mediator;
- why mediation, as a process, is rapidly developing in various facets of Irish society and business.
Students will also have developed appropriate mediation related skills through practice, reflection and feedback.
It is intended that all modules of this programme will take place on-site at the IPA Premises in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
Certified Mediation Programme Dates are:
Programme: September to November 2021
- Module 1: 28 – 29 September 2021
- Module 2: 19 – 20 October 2021
- Module 3: 16 – 17 November 2021
Programme: November 2021 to January 2022
- Module 1: 9 – 10 November 2021
- Module 2: 30 November – 1 December 2021
- Module 3: 11 – 12 January 2022
Places on each programme are limited and early booking is recommended to secure a place.
| College Name | Institute of Public Administration |
| Course Category | Business, Conflict Management |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Professional Qualification |
| Course Location | Dublin, UK |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 4 |
| Delivery mode | Classroom based |
| Course Start Date | 28th September 2021 |
| Course End Date | 17th November 2021 |
| Course Fee | 2020.00 |
| Course Duration | Three Months. Requires 6 days attendance. |
| Course Times | 9:30am-5:00pm on sheduled dates. |
| Awarding Body | Institute of Public Administration (IPA) |
| Title of Awarding | Professional Mediator (Mediators' Institute of Ireland) |
| Career Path | For those wishing to practice as professional mediators, this 60 hour programme is accredited by the Mediators' Institute of Ireland (MII) and leads to 'Certified Member' status of the MII. On successful completion of this training programme and a further and separate 'Assessment Day', successful candidates are eligible to register at 'Certified Member' level of the Mediators' Institute of Ireland. Please see programme brochure for full details. |
