Professional Development
Build confidence. Deepen capability. Advance your mediation practice with structured, practical professional development from Mediation Institute.
Professional excellence is earned through consistent learning and reflective practice. Our program honours what works, sound ethics, proven techniques, and real-world supervision, while equipping you for today’s evolving practice environments. Whether you are establishing your practice or leading teams, we provide clear pathways to grow your skills and meet your requirements with ease.
New Levels of AMDRAS Accreditation
The AMDRAS system recognises three stages of professional growth for mediators. These levels help clients and employers understand a mediator’s experience and set clear expectations for practice and ongoing professional development (CPD).
The new accreditation levels also respond to the realities of modern mediation. Many new mediators face challenges starting their practice, while others work part-time. By providing recognition at each stage, AMDRAS gives clarity to practitioners and reassurance to clients about a mediator’s level of expertise.
Research shows that people feel more confident when they know their mediator’s experience level. This transparency builds trust and supports better decision-making.
If you meet the criteria, you can enrol now in our Advanced Mediation Training to prepare for advanced practice.
Full details, including CPD requirements, are available in the AMDRAS Guidelines.
Accredited Mediator
Designed for newly accredited mediators and those consolidating foundational skills. This level provides the base from which you build a confident and ethical practice.
Advanced Mediator
For mediators with developed skills and broader practice experience. Recognition at this level reflects stronger casework capability and professional judgement gained through practice.
Leading Mediator
For highly experienced mediators who contribute to the field through leadership, supervision and mentoring. Leading Mediators are expected to support and supervise less experienced practitioners, addressing an identified need for leadership and professional stewardship in the industry.
Track your CPD
Members can log in to MiMembers to record CPD hours.
A hard copy for supervision or audit is available to download.
Events at no cost for Members
At Mediation Institute, all Professional Development Events are free for members. Non-members are welcome for $25 per event.
Attendance is automatically recorded in your CPD Log when you register.
Not a member yet? Join as a Professional Development Member to access free events, discounts, and a supportive learning community.
Short Course - Conflict Management for One (CM‑1)
Expand your service offering with a structured process for one‑party coaching. CM‑1 equips practitioners to help clients prepare for difficult conversations, manage high‑emotion dynamics, and progress disputes ethically when the other party is absent or unwilling.
Time commitment: 12 hours
Delivery mode: Self-paced and fully online.
Price: $585 | $497 (for Mi Members ) – payment plans available.
AMDRAS Advanced Mediator Practicum Course
For mediators with four or more years of practice, this certificate strengthens advanced skills through reflective practice, complex case discussion, and professional feedback. Successful completion supports eligibility to apply for Advanced Mediator accreditation under AMDRAS.
Time commitment: 12 hours
Delivery mode: Live online workshop with the option of in-house course arrangements for groups.
Price: $1,450 | $1,150 (for Mi Members ) – payment plans available.
Clinical Supervision Training
This Clinical Supervision Training for Mediators and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners prepares experienced practitioners to provide reflective supervision, mentoring, and professional debriefing support.
Built around Mediation Institute’s Tripod Model of Reflective Clinical Supervision: Learning, Accountability, and Wellbeing.
Time commitment: 40 hours
Delivery mode: Self-paced and fully online.
Price: $2,200 | $1,980 (for Mi Members ) – payment plans available.
Family Group Conference Facilitator Training
Learn the Family Group Conferencing (FGC) process and build the practical facilitation skills you need to work with complex families in child protection and related settings.
Time commitment: 40 hours
Delivery mode: Self-paced and fully online theory and live online workshops.
Price: $1,400 | $1,320 (for Mi Members ) – payment plans available.
CHCFAM001 - Operate in a Family Law Environment
Training + assessment with a Statement of Attainment (via partner RTO).
Delivered through a training partnership with RTO Inspiritive 21178. Mediation Institute provides all training and assessments. Inspiritive provides Quality Control and Validation.
- Quizzes, written tasks, case study and portfolio of documents/tasks
- You can provide workplace evidence (if working in dispute resolution or family law)
- You can propose alternative assessment evidence where appropriate
Time commitment: 40 hours
Delivery mode: Self-paced and fully online theory and live online workshops.
Price: $1,500 – payment plans available.
FAQs
Can non-members attend events?
Yes, for $25 per event. Members attend free and get course discounts.
Do short courses count toward CPD?
Yes. All short courses contribute to CPD, see the AMDRAS Guidelines for details.
Is supervision available?
We run a monthly Group Supervision, you can register via mimember events.
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