Education and Training
2025 BASIC MEDIATION COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT
This year we will once again have most lecture topics will be completed asynchronously using our online learning management system (LMS). Participants were able to watch lectures and go over handouts on their own time in advance of the start of live classes. These online portions are tracked and any worksheets or forms completed shall be submitted through the system. This pre-work must be completed before the topic is addressed during our live classes (full live agenda with dates of topics will be posted on the LMS). During live classes you will share your take-aways on the lecture topics (so you should take notes as you watch), you will have the opportunity to ask questions, participate in discussions, and practice skills with your classmates while getting feedback from trainers and each other. REGISTRATION FOR OUR 2025 COURSE IS NOW OPEN. ONLINE MODULES WILL BE AVAILABLE ON JULY 18th leaving you over 6 weeks to complete the asynchronous work and review as needed. The LIVE classes will begin on SEPTEMBER 4, 2025.
Course tuition $775 LAST DAY TO REGISTER AUGUST 21, 2025.
Early bird discount available prior to July 31, 2025.
Thursday September 4th 8:30-4:30 IN PERSON in Leominster (exact location TBD)
Monday September 8th beginning at 5:30 on ZOOM
Wednesday September 10th beginning at 5:30pm on ZOOM
Monday September 15th beginning at 5:30pm on ZOOM
Thursday September 18th 8:30-4:30 IN PERSON in Leominster (exact location TBD)
Monday September 22nd beginning at 5:30pm on ZOOM
Wednesday September 24th beginning at 5:30pm on ZOOM
Who is this class for?
* Teachers/Administrators who want to learn mediation skills in order to communicate better with students and co-workers
* HR Professionals or Employers who want to learn mediation skills to communicate better themselves or help employees resolve conflicts in the workplace
* College students who want to learn positive conflict resolution skills for school and workplace conflicts
* Any adult who wants to give back to their community by helping others resolve conflict peacefully
Participation in our center as a volunteer mediator (or with any court affiliated center) requires completion of this course and a mentorship period with our staff.
You are not required to become a volunteer if you are paying full tuition. If you are attending on scholarship, then you are required to volunteer in accordance with the scholarship application document.
This course is in English, but some course materials are available upon request in Spanish for those whose first language is Spanish and would like to read about the new concepts you are learning in your native language.
NON MEDIATORS CAN TAKE A BASIC MODULE ON CONFLICT AND LISTENING ON THEIR OWN TIME FOR A NOMINAL CHARGE. CLICK THE REGISTRATION LINK BELOW.
https://mediationncm.digitalchalk.com/learn/learning-about-conflict
Learn More
Contact us to find out more about our courses or workshops.
Call the office 978-466-9595
Volunteer Scholarships & Rebate program available
SEE ABOVE FOR DATES AND OTHER INFO.
We are looking for adult volunteers from all walks of life. Our mediators seek to empower people to resolve conflicts peacefully through mutual understanding and respect. If you want to contribute to this mission, please apply for this training regardless of your age, race, gender, income, religious background or education. Training is in English, but we do have a high need bilingual mediators to assist with Spanish and Portuguese speaking clients.
*Scholarships available for those who enroll in mediator training who meet eligibility criteria and intend to become a volunteer mediator. Email info@mediationncm.org for scholarship application.
* Rebate program available for those who are unsure at this time whether or not they will be able to volunteer, but later decide to mediate cases for Mediation Services of North Central MA (MSI).
If you have a group of people who wish to be trained as mediators or teachers who want to learn conflict resolution tools that work with youth, contact info@mediationncm.org bulk pricing or to talk about scheduling a class for your group outside of regular course offerings.