40 Hour General Mediation Training & Practicum_January 2027-ONLINE

40 Hour General Mediation Training & Practicum_January 2027-ONLINE

Online 40-Hour General Civil Mediation Training & Practicum
Time 9:00am - 6:00pm


January 29-31,2027 (Friday - Sunday)

February 7-8, 2027 (Sunday -Monday)




ABOUT:
The first 28-hour mediation training focuses on an understanding of the mediation 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 observations with an experienced mediator in mediation for the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution (GODR) for registration purposes.

Cost:
General Public: $1400.00
USG Employees: $1200.00

Deadline to register: January 22, 2027

Trainers: 

Amanda Reinke, Ph.D. & Ellen Lahtinen, MPA

Cancellation Policy:
Full Refund before January 15, 2027. An administrative fee of $400.00: January 15-22, 2027.  No refund after January 22,2027.

Prices range from $1,200.00 to $1,400.00 (price depends on options selected)