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.
All modules of this programme will take place on-site at the IPA Premises in Ballsbridge, Dublin D04 TC62.
Certified Mediation Programme Dates to the end of 2024 are:
Programme: January 2024 to February 2024
- Module One: 15-16 January 2024
- Module Two: 29-30 January 2024
- Module Three: 26-28 February 2024
Programme: March 2024 to April 2024
- Module One: 5-6 March 2024
- Module Two: 20-21 March 2024
- Module Three: 15-17 April 2024
Programme: September 2024 to October 2024
- Module One: 12-13 September 2024
- Module Two: 26-27 September 2024
- Module Three: 14-16 October 2024
Programme: November 2024 to December 2024
- Module One: 5-6 November 2024
- Module Two: 19-20 November 2024
- Module Three: 11-13 December 2024
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 | Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 4 |
| Delivery mode | Classroom based |
| Course Start Date | 12th September 2024 |
| Course End Date | 16th October 2024 |
| Course Fee | 2850 |
| Course Duration | Three Months. Requires seven 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) |
| Entry Requirements | Participants must be in a position to attend all modules in person in Dublin. Course fee must be paid in advance of course commencement. |
| 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. |
