How to prepare for mediation: Skills Series
How to prepare for mediation: Skills Series
Preparation is where mediation momentum is built - or lost. This course focuses on the mediator's role in shaping effective preparation, from selecting appropriate models and modes to working constructively with lawyers, representatives and third parties.
Whether you are already mediating or preparing to enter practice, you will develop the skills to help parties arrive informed, supported and ready to engage. Strong preparation not only improves outcomes but reinforces mediator neutrality, role clarity and procedural fairness throughout the mediation process.
You will learn how to:
- Assess the most suitable mediation model, structure and mode
- Prepare and resource parties while managing expectations and goals
- Work effectively with lawyers and representatives
- Maintain role clarity and ensure all voices are heard
Designed for:
- Mediators seeking to refine preparation and process design skills
- New mediators learning how to work with represented parties
- Practitioners aiming to improve engagement and procedural fairnes
Course Structure
- Mediation models, modes and structure
- Preparing parties for mediation
- Working with lawyers, representatives and third parties
Complete this course to earn 2 CPD units.
Practitioners holding WA practising certificates are not eligible to earn CPD points for this course.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course contains content that falls within the mandatory CPD category of:
- Professional skills
With our online on-demand interactive courses, you can learn when and where it suits you. We’ve designed each course to provide both education and enjoyment.
Each course offers a mix of engaging exercises, where you’ll gain access to:
- Interactive activities to challenge your understanding and put your knowledge to the test. You’ll also enjoy engaging exercises, such as flip cards, quizzes and drafting activities.
- Clearly identified outcomes so you know precisely what you’ll learn – and the skills you’ll gain. You’ll also be able to track your development and focus on key improvement areas.
- Extended course access so you can reference the material as you need – or revisit it should life get in the way.
- Feedback and template answers so you can refine your skills, grow your knowledge and gain fresh insights.
Access each module on the College’s learning portal. When you buy a single, you’ll have 24/7 unlimited access for 12-months from the date of purchase.
Does this educational activity extend your knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to your practice needs or professional development?
If so, and you’re not a WA practitioner, you should claim 1 unit for each hour of participation, not including breaks.
Please check your local CPD rules for any caps on activity types, such as the private study of non-interactive audio/visual materials. You are responsible for keeping your own CPD records and complying with your local CPD rules.
No. Western Australian practitioners who complete our on-demand courses are currently unable to claim CPD points.
However, you may earn CPD points by attending select live CPD events or by completing select CPD Interactive modules.