Course Information

  • CLEs and Certification

    National certification: Unlike other countries, there are currently no national requirements or standards for qualification to practice mediation in the U.S. And although a few organizations are marketing themselves as the sole national certification organization, that is misleading. Most State...

  • How to take and navigate through your course

    In navigating the Edwards Mediation Academy online courses, please keep in mind the following items: * In order to receive your certificate of completion, you are required to go through the entire course and successfully submit required assessments. * Use the next & previous buttons on the b...

  • Is Mediation Right for Me?

    There are many careers in the mediation field and this is a very exciting time to be a mediator. And while we cannot answer that question for you, we do have a number of resources that may be of help. Check out this blog: The Sparrow and The Peacock Here is a video that may be of interest And re...

  • Is your course good for someone who wants to practice mediation beyond commercial litigation?

    Our Mediation Skills Course is designed for all types of mediation as it teaches the process and the skills necessary to work in any dispute environment.  Divorce mediators have found our lessons on Emotions, Communications, Apology & Forgiveness to be especially helpful.  Ombuds, Directors o...

  • Time required to take a course? How long do I have to complete my course?

    All of our courses are designed to be taken on your own time, at your own pace. Time required to take the course | Course | Time Required | | ------ | ------------- | | Mediation Skills Course | This course typically takes 35-40 hours to complete the course, including the assessments. | | Advan...

  • What is the best course for me?

    We have a number of courses on our site depending upon your interest and your experience.  For a quick summary of our courses: I am looking to build my skills and start my career in mediation and/or mediative competencies: Our Mediation Skills Course is for those beginning their career in commer...