The overall aim of the Certified Mediation Training Programme is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Mediation as well as expertise in mediation skills for the management of workplace and organisational conflicts and disputes.
For those wishing to practice as professional mediators, this 60 hour programme is accredited by the Mediators’ Institute of Ireland (MII) and leads to ‘Member‘ status of the MII. On successful completion of this training programme and a further separate ‘Assessment Day', successful candidates are eligible to register at ‘Member’ level of the Mediators’ Institute of Ireland.
Early booking is recommended as limited places are available on each programme.
The next available Certified Mediation Programme Dates are in 2026:
This programme will be fully delivered on-site at the IPA in Dublin. All participants must be in a position to attend all modules in person in Dublin.
Further information about the Certified Mediation Training Programme is available on the IPA Website here. (ipa.ie)
| Course Location | Ballsbridge, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 4 |
| Course Category | Conflict Management & Mediation, Management & Leadership Development |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Professional Qualification |
| Course Start Date | 6th May 2026 |
| Course End Date | 11th June 2026 |
| Course Duration | Seven Days - Three Modules |
| Course Time | 9.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. (On Scheduled Dates) |
| Course Fee | 3000 |
| Entry Requirements | Participants of this programme must be in a position to attend all modules in Dublin. The course fee must be paid in advance. |
| Career Path | Professional Mediator, Workplace Mediation, Mediation |

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