AMDRAS Accredited Mediator Training

Why choose Mediation Institute for online mediator training?

• No prerequisites or prior mediation experience required.
• Fully aligned with AMDRAS national standards.
• Fully online learning combining live tutorials, skills drills, structured role plays, reflective learning and online mediation practice.
• Guidance from experienced trainers, mentors and assessors.
• Includes pre-mediation training and practical online mediation skills.

Who is this mediator training course suitable for?

This course suits people seeking practical mediation skills or working toward AMDRAS accreditation.

• Professionals in law, HR, healthcare, education, community services, or government.
• Managers, advisors, and practitioners handling workplace, client, or community disputes.
• Coaches, consultants, and trainers building a stronger conflict capability.
• People considering a career shift into mediation.

No formal prerequisites; a good level of written and spoken English is expected.

Step 1: Certificate of Training

Build mediation knowledge and practical skills through online theory, live tutorials, role plays and guided practice.

Investment: $3,500

Step 2: Certificate of Assessment

Complete an online assessment to demonstrate your mediation skills. The COA must be completed within six months of completing your COT.

Assessment: $700
Optional support package: $1,200

Step 3: Apply for accreditation

Apply for AMDRAS accreditation and progress toward professional mediation practice.

Accreditation and 2-year Practitioner Membership: $480

Enrol any time

Tutorials run on a six-week cycle, with start dates such as:

• 11 May 2026 – 19 June 2026
• 22 June 2026 – 31 July 2026

If you are unable to attend all scheduled sessions, additional client role plays can be completed to meet practical learning requirements.

How is the online mediation training delivered?

• Live tutorials and facilitator demonstrations.
• Weekly reflective practice sessions.
• Mentored role plays and skills drills to build competence progressively.
• Video mediation skills and pre-mediation practice included.
• Up to six months access to complete requirements where needed.

Structure

• Recommended pathway: structured 6-week cycle.
• Flexible option: attend what you can and complete additional role plays as needed.
• Includes the 45 hours of live practical learning required under AMDRAS standards.

Course topics

• AMDRAS standards and mediator role.
• Conflict dynamics and resolution theory.
• Ethical dispute resolution.
• Pre-mediation: process and practice.
• Facilitative mediation: step-by-step delivery.
• Advanced communication and mediator skills.
• Online mediation practice (Zoom skills).

What is included

• Live online tutorials and mentoring.
• 9 live mediation role plays (role player + mediator roles).
• Weekly reflective practice sessions.
• Mediators Toolkit (templates and guides).
• Pre-mediation tutorial and practice included.

Technology

• Computer or laptop with webcam and microphone.
• Reliable internet access.
• Zoom video meeting technology (free account).
• Headphones recommended.

What happens after the Certificate of Training?

After you complete the Certificate of Training (COT), you can progress to assessment for national accreditation.

• Certificate of Assessment (COA) (required for AMDRAS accreditation).
• Delivered online (written + role play assessment).
• Assessment fee: $700.
• Optional support package available: $1,200.

Student membership included

Once enrolled, you receive student access to the MiMembers portal, including bonus resources and a supportive community to guide your development.

• Reflective practice groups and learning support.
• CPD tracking and professional resources.
• Access ongoing learning opportunities, professional resources, mentoring support and the MiMembers professional community.