AMDRAS mediator training and accreditation
Explore your options for becoming an AMDRAS Accredited Mediator, completing the Advanced Mediator Practicum, and staying supported through reaccreditation and membership.
Mediation Institute courses meet and exceed AMDRAS standards and are designed for busy professionals who want flexibility without sacrificing quality.
Your pathway at a glance
1. Train
Complete the AMDRAS Certificate of Training (COT).
2. Assess
Complete the Certificate of Assessment (COA).
3. Accredit
Apply for AMDRAS accreditation through your provider.
4. Advance
Pursue Advanced Mediator via Practicum (experienced mediators).
Training and assessment options
AMDRAS Certificate of Training (COT)
Nationally recognised mediator training aligned to AMDRAS. Fully online with live tutorials, mentoring and structured role plays.
- Recommended 6-week pathway (up to 6 months access)
- 45 hours practical live learning + 15 hours theory
- Price: $3,500 (payment plans available)
AMDRAS Certificate of Assessment (COA)
Confirms AMDRAS competency and readiness to practise through assessment tasks.
- Written + role play assessment
- Assessment fee: $700 (support package: $1,200)
- Fully online delivery
AMDRAS Practicum Certificate (Advanced Mediator)
For experienced mediators pursuing Advanced Accreditation. Focused on reflective practice, case discussion and professional feedback.
- Eligibility: 4+ years accredited and 150+ practice hours
- 12 hours live engagement
- Price: $1,450 (members $1,150)
Other AMDRAS pathways
Certificate of Training Alternative Pathway
Completed mediation training elsewhere? Have your prior learning assessed for equivalence against AMDRAS standards.
Reaccreditation and reinstatement
If your accreditation has lapsed or been cancelled, there is a pathway for re-entry under AMDRAS.
Leave of Absence / Non-Practising certificate
Options for accredited mediators who need a break from practice while maintaining their accreditation history.
Membership and the National Register
MiMembers.au membership support
After AMDRAS accreditation, professional membership supports ongoing compliance and continued development. MiMembers.au supports:
- Graduates applying for AMDRAS accreditation
- Members completing CPD and maintaining practice records
- Transfers, reinstatement, and accreditation support pathways
- Access to events, resources, and professional updates
AMDRAS National Register
Use the National Register to verify accreditation status or confirm a practitioner’s details.
- Search for an AMDRAS Accredited Mediator
- Check accreditation status and currency
- Confirm details for referrals and professional requirements
If you need help updating your listing or checking your status, contact our member support team.
Have questions?
Contact us using the form or request a callback. If you already know your pathway, start with training (COT) or assessment (COA).
Join MiMembers.au for Professional Support and Accreditation
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