HOW TO BECOME A MEDIATOR INFO VIDEO
In this video, our founder, Charmaine Panko, talks about how to become a Mediator in Saskatchewan.
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COMMONSENSE TRAINING
Become a Mediator
If you are passionate about peacemaking and want to make mediation into your career or a supplementary service in your field, we have the training you will need!
Currently, there is no degree program in Saskatchewan for mediation. Certifications come from various organizations. Designations, such as Qualified Mediator and Chartered Mediator, are given by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Canada.
Each mediator may choose a different path to learn and develop their mediation skills because the mediation field is unregulated. There are many diverse training opportunities.
Our Academy provides valuable educational opportunities and a community of dispute resolution professionals. Our programs use the six-phase understanding based model of conflict resolution. Our mediation training is open to anyone and based out of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
If you have questions or would like to sign up for one of our courses, please email
admin@commonsensemediation.ca
DON'T MISS OUT!
All of our courses qualify for the Re-Open SK Training Subsidy (RSTS). The program provides financial support to eligible employers so they can invest in training for their employees. You can receive up to 100% funding!
The deadline to apply is March 31!
Find out if you qualify HERE.
AVAILABLE COURSES
12-Week Mediation Certification Program
This program consists of six modules. You can take the modules individually for $550 + taxes each in any order. Or, you can choose to sign-up for the full 12-week program and receive one module for free! When signing-up for all six modules, you may choose to take the modules consecutively or take them as they work for their schedule.
Cost: $2,750 + tax
Module 1: Introduction to Dispute Resolution
Cost: $550 + tax
Module 2: Introduction to Mediation
Cost: $550 + tax
Module 3: Mediating Workplace Disputes
In this module, you will learn critical considerations for mediating workplace disputes. This training is ideal for people who are interested in providing mediation services to businesses and in workplaces. This module is also suitable for people who already offer mediation services to businesses and workplaces and want to refine and further develop their skills.
Cost: $550 + tax
Module 4: Mediating Elder & Estate Matters
In this module, you will learn about the intricacies of mediating elder and estate matters and work on your mediation skills by roleplaying multi-party scenarios. This module is ideal for people who have already taken introductory mediation training and already practice as professional mediators.
Cost: $550 + tax
Module 5: Introduction to Family Law
In this module, you will learn about the provincial and federal legislation that applies to people in family disputes. You will work on your mediation skills by roleplaying scenarios that focus on family law disputes. This module is ideal for people who have taken introductory mediation training and already practice as professional mediators.
Cost: $550 + tax
Module 6: Mediating Family Disputes
In this module, you will learn about special considerations for mediating family disputes. You will work through simulated family dispute mediations; these roleplay scenarios may or may not include legal aspects. This module is ideal for people who have already taken introductory mediation training and have family law training/knowledge/practical experience. It is also for people who already work as professional family mediators.
Cost: $550 + tax
Making Money Mediating - Intensive
Do you want to make mediation your day job? If so, this is the course for you! Clarify your vision and learn the basics of how to become a successful private mediator. This course is for people who want to be full-time mediators with their own mediation business.
Cost: $250 + tax
*NEW* Interest-Based Negotiation for Dispute Resolution Practitioners
This course is ideal for anyone interested in learning the principles of interest-based negotiation. Prior experience is beneficial; however, this course is for both new and seasoned dispute resolution practitioners.
Cost: $1,100 + tax
*NEW* Interpersonal Violence Screening for Mediation
This course is ideal for dispute resolution practitioners who want to learn about screening for interpersonal violence in the mediation process. This course is intended for both experienced meditators and people just beginning their mediation training.
Cost: $550 + tax
Financial Support - Intensive
This course is ideal for dispute resolution practitioners who want to develop their skills to assist separating couples in creating financial support agreements. To optimize the learning experience, we recommend taking the Introduction to Family Mediation course, Mediating Family Disputes course, or both, before taking this course. We also recommend you have prior experience as a mediator.
Cost: $550 + tax
Property Division - Intensive
This course is ideal for dispute resolution practitioners who want to develop their skills to assist separating couples in creating property division agreements. To optimize the learning experience, we recommend taking the Introduction to Family Mediation course, Mediating Family Disputes course, or both, before taking this course. We also recommend you have prior experience as a mediator.
Cost: $550 + tax
Parenting Plans - Intensive
This course is ideal for dispute resolution practitioners who want to develop their skills to help families create parenting plans. To optimize your learning experience, we recommend taking the Introduction to Family Mediation course, Mediating Family Disputes course, or both, before taking this course. We also recommend you have prior experience as a mediator.
Cost: $550 + tax
Introduction to Family Mediation
This course is ideal for dispute resolution practitioners who are interested in providing mediation services to families. This course will develop the skills you need to offer mediation services under the early family dispute resolution legislation. We recommend you have prior introductory mediation training, experience as a professional mediator, or both.
Cost: $2,200 + tax
Drafting Documents for Mediators
This course is ideal for mediators who want to learn how to write documents for their mediation clients. Explore writing retainer agreements, agreements to mediate, memorandum of understanding, and other documents you might need to draft for your mediation clients. We recommend you have prior introductory mediation training, experience as a professional mediator, or both.
Cost: $600 + tax
Professional Ongoing Development System [PODS]
The PODS Master Class is ideal for mediators of any experience level looking to build their entrepreneurial skills. It is a 40+ hour program delivered over a 12-month timeframe. PODS supports professional educational development for mediators. Join PODS to gain valuable insight while receiving peer mentorship and guidance from a seasoned mediator.
Cost: $100 + tax/month
*Register for PODS and receive $100 off any course!*
Saskatoon Mediation Practice Group
Cost: FREE