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Mediation Training Programme

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Course description

Mediation Training Programme

Highly practical and intensive, RICS Mediation Training Programme will prepare you to mediate the most complex disputes to the highest standards across land, property, construction and infrastructure.

This training programme provides delegates with a comprehensive appreciation of traditional, facilitative mediation principles. Delivered in bitesize units this course will ensure delegates develop real world professional skills that they can apply to their working and personal lives.

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  • Self-Paced Online
  • Online
  • English

Suitability - Who should attend?

Our delegates come from a variety of backgrounds and include professionals in land, construction, real estate, local authorities, legal practitioners and members of government departments. This course is suitable for those who are representing parties in mediation.

Outcome / Qualification etc.

50 hours CPD

Successful completion entitles you to:

  • Apply for admission to the RICS President’s International Panel of Dispute Resolvers. This would allow you to be considered for appointment by RICS to act as a mediator.
  • Successful completion of both Modules 1 and 2 is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and entitles you apply to become a CIArb Member.
  • The RICS Mediation Programme is recognised by the International Mediation Institute (IMI).
  • The programme is also recognised by the Civil Mediation Council (CMC)*

Learning Outcomes

  • Appreciate and anticipate the complexities, pitfalls and opportunities of mediation
  • Develop the skills to successfully mediate in a variety of commercial situations
  • Build a high level of expert knowledge and experience

Training Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Mediation and Mediation Advocacy

Suitable as a stand-alone course for those interested in entering the growing market for qualified mediation representatives, this introductory module provides the essential baseline skills to enable delegates to develop and expand their proficiency as a party representative. There is no formal assessment for this module, but 100% attendance is required.

Day one – Mediation in context, an overview and mediation ground rules

  • Preparation
  • Opening sessions.

Day two – Exploration

  • Verbal and non-verbal techniques
  • Extracting a comprehensive narrative
  • Engaging with the parties.

Day three – Negotiation

  • Applying your knowledge and experience in evaluative
  • mediation
  • Exploring options and expert analysis
  • Robust reality testing of strengths and weaknesses
  • Working towards a settlement
  • Techniques in breaking deadlock
  • Mediation advocacy.

Module 2: Practical mediation Skills and mediation Training

Module2 is for those seeking qualification as an RICS Accredited Mediator. This intensive two-day training programme builds upon the skills acquired on Module1 to develop your practical skills as a mediator.

This module is intensely hands-on with coaching and feedback throughout the role play exercises. Delegates participate in role play scenarios based on real life cases, acting as mediator and party with instructor and peer feedback.

Day four – Consolidation

  • Extended practical training
  • Consolidation of skills learned in Module One
  • Running a mediation alone.

Day Five – Advanced skills and assessment

  • Advanced mediation skills
  • Time limited mediation
  • Video assessment.

Course delivery details

The ACRE™ Training programme is an intensive, online course and is divided into two modules which are taught over five days. Our expert instructors will provide in-depth, practical coaching and you will receive feedback from both your instructor and your peers.

Why choose The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Established for over 150 years

130,000+ qualified and trainee professionals

Training available in 5+ formats

Expenses

Module 1

  • RICS member rate - £1500 + VAT
  • Non-member rate - £1700 + VAT

Module 2

  • RICS member rate - £1200 +VAT
  • Non-member rate - £1700 + VAT

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