Best Careers 2009: Mediator

By Marty Nemko

Posted: December 11, 2008

(Data provided by PayScale.com)

Training

There are many styles of mediation, each of which will be valuable in a particular situation. You'll want significant exposure to as many as possible. So take two or more of the 30-to-40-hour comprehensive mediation training courses. A list can be found here.

Family and divorce mediators will want to take training approved by the Association for Conflict Resolution.

You can get brief exposure to top mediators' styles by attending workshops at the Association for Conflict Resolution Conference and the American Bar Association Section for Dispute Resolution Conference. There also is a wide range of state and regional conferences, which you can check at mediate.com/calendar.

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to Mike in Utah

There are a number of training programs offered through the Utah State Bar Association. Look them up here: http://www.utahdisputeresolution.org/

It doesn't certify you as anything (there is no official certification as a mediator in Utah) but you are recorded as having recieved hours of mediation training. Combine that training with some observation and volunteer hours as a mediator and you can be listed on the Utah State Court Roster of Mediators. From there you can build clients depending on your specialties.

A Mediator of UT @ Nov 23, 2009 15:20:52 PM

To Mike of Utah

Notre Dame has a 3 part online certificate called Negotiation Essentials. It is a live interactive online class. A little pricey but you get what you pay for with online classes. They will let you explore the course before you sign up. Go to www.notredameonline.com or call 800-441-5620.

Candice of WA @ Nov 03, 2009 20:41:03 PM

Mediation

I have been involved with mediation type scenarios before. I have been a Union officer for years as well as a certified Paralegal and have a certification in Civil litigation and have studied as well quite a few hours of alternative dispute resolution and Victims rights advocacy. However I have been looking for a training program for Mediators and cant seem to pin one down. I have been told that the Courts here in Utah have one but have been unsuccessful in getting in. Any suggestions ? Mike

Mike of UT @ Oct 30, 2009 17:05:54 PM

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