40-Hour General Civil Mediation Training & Practicum Date: March 9-13, 2026 Location: Kennesaw State University School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding & Development 3201 Campus Loop Road Kennesaw, GA 30144 ABOUT: The first 28-hour mediarion training focuses on an understanding of the mediaiton process, communication skills, agreement writing, and mediation ethics, Mediation skills are taught in a highly interactive format through short lectures, group discussion, focused exercises and coached role play. The training meets general mediation trainining requirements with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution (GODR). In addition , the training is approved for Continuing Legal Education (CLE'S) hours (28 hours regular including 3 hours of ethics) with the Georgia State Bar. The 12-Hour practicum will build upon the skills introduced during the General Civil Mediation Training. It provides an oppotunity for you to observe, reflect on and discuss the practice of mediation. The practicum may be taken in lieu of 5 real cases obeservations with an experienced mediator in mediaiton for the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution (GODR) for egistration purposes. Cost: General Public: $1500.00 USG Employees: $1300.00 Deadline to register: March 2, 2026 Trainers: Alvin Albert, J.D., MBA / Mediator/ Trainer/ Conflict Coach Ellen Lahtinen, MPA, Program Manager for the Center for Conflict Management / Mediator / Trainer/ Conflict Coach Cancellation Policy: Full Refund before February23, 2026. An administrative fee of $400.00: February 23, 2026- March 2, 2026. No refund after March 2, 2026.
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