40-hour Professional Mediation Training
This interactive 40-hour mediation course is designed to acquaint participants with the philosophy, concepts, process model and specific behavioral skills needed for a working role as a beginning mediator. Master a collaborative, interest-based mediation model that will assist parties in conflict to find mutually agreeable solutions.
This is the foundation course for all DRC volunteer mediators. This class is also applicable for legal, mental health, and other professionals to satisfy the Standards for Collaborative Practice by the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. CLE credits (including ethics), and teacher clock hours available.
Our Spring 40-Hour course will be offered in about six months! Check back in for registration.
The Early Bird cost of this training is $745. Regular tuition is $795. Scholarships and Group rates available by contacting trainer@kitsapdrc.org.
Schedule
- 2026 dates to be announced
This class runs Thursdays 5-9pm, and Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00am-5:30pm.
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Testimonials
“After 32 years of attending professional trainings I have never been as engaged and positively impacted as I was at the recent 40-hour training. It was a great experience. “
“I truly feel the experience was life-changing for me. What I took away from over 20 years of trainings in Human Resources was nothing compared to what I feel I took away from the 40-hour. It all clicked.”