Mediation Training
Join us this August as the Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center (APADRC) brings you a virtual basic mediation training experience that will change your communication patterns for life!
Basic Mediation Training Schedule
When communication breaks down and conflict arises, how can you address it constructively?
What steps can you take to improve your communication and conflict resolution skills?
The APADRC offers a 40-hour Virtual Basic Mediation Training with an emphasis on building cross-cultural competency. Open to all members of the community, this highly interactive training introduces effective communication strategies, multicultural conflict resolution and peace theory, along with a full day of role plays with coaches from the APADRC – preparing you to be a neutral mediator in community conflicts.
If you would like to enroll in the 40-Hour training, or have already been accepted into our volunteer Conflict Resolution Specialist internship, please register here.
For more information on this training, please feel free to send us an email with the Subject Title: “40-Hour Virtual Basic Mediation Training”.
Training Information
APADRC provides Community Mediation Trainings each year.
- Our training meets the minimum requirements of the State of California Dispute Resolutions Programs Act of 1986 (DRPA) for mediation training.
- Participants will receive a “Certificate of Completion” upon completion of the entire 40 hours of training, presented over 7 live virtual training sessions. Recordings are not available.
- A “Certificate of Completion and Service” is available for qualified individuals interested in volunteering and completing 180 hours of hands-on mediation/conciliation work at the APADRC.
6 Live Virtual Training sessions conducted during:
Friday Evening: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (PST) (2x)
Saturdays : 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (PST) (2x)
Sundays: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (PST) (2x)
Agenda:
Day 1. Mediation Principles & Process
Day 2. Building Communication Skills
Day 3. Peace & Conflict Theory & Emotional Discomfort
Day 4. Restorative Practices & the ADR Process
Day 5. Application of Mediation in Role Plays
Day 6. Culture & the Application of Mediation in Role Plays
Completion of all training sessions is required for awarding of certificate.
Training Schedule
April 25 – May 4, 2025
Agenda:
Day 1. Mediation Principles & Process: Friday, April 25, 2025
Day 2. Building Communication Skills: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Day 3. Peace & Conflict Theory & Emotional Discomfort: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Day 4. Restorative Practices & the ADR Process: Friday, May 2, 2025
Day 5. Application of Mediation in Role Plays: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Day 6. Culture & the Application of Mediation in Role Plays: Sunday, May 4, 2025
Training Costs
- General Registration: $665.35
- Non-profit/government Organization Registration: $565.35
- Students (w/valid ID) & Senior Citizen Registration: $465.35
- APADRC volunteers and interns: $25 administrative fee. Limited availability determined by financial hardship and qualification. Training fee waived with completion of 180 hours within 4-6 months immediately following the last training session and tendering of $25 non-refundable administrative fee. (Payment of Full Regular Training fee ($665.35) is required if volunteer hours are not completed within 4 months) For information on volunteering or interning with the APADRC, please see our volunteer page.
- Discounts may be available to organizations sending more than three individuals to the training.
Fee Waiver
The Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center (APADRC) is committed to both maintaining and encouraging diversity in our body of community mediators through our fee waiver program. There are limited partial and full fee-waivers available for qualifying individuals interested in training but who are unable to afford the fees. To inquire about an alternative payment method, please complete this Fee-Waiver Application and submit it to contact@apadrc.org. Our Programs Manager will reach out to you with an approval confirmation or to discuss alternative options.