Virtual 8-Hour Advanced Mediator Training schedule for 2025 released

Oakland Mediation Center (OMC) invites legal professionals to participate in its Virtual 8-Hour Advanced Mediation Trainings in 2025.

Both novice and experienced mediators recognize that every case brings new challenges. Every dispute is unique and should cause the mediator to stretch their mind and dig deep into their toolbox of skills. OMC offers advanced training to individuals who wish to enhance their mediator skill set and who need to meet the circuit court roster requirements of advanced mediation training.

“OMC has been dedicated to providing quality mediation training for over 36 years,” said Charity Burke, OMC executive director. “Our training is designed to give participants, from all backgrounds, skills they can use immediately to serve and make a lasting impact on our community.”

8-Hour training dates this year include:

• January: Tuesday 21 & Wednesday 22 from 1-5 p.m.
• March: Thursday 6 & Friday 7 from 1-5 p.m.
• April: Monday 14 & Monday 21 from 1-5 p.m.
• May: Wednesday 28 & Thursday 29 from 1-5 p.m.
• August: Friday 15 & Friday 22 from 1-5 p.m.
• December: Monday 8 & Tuesday 9 from 1-5 p.m.

Each day will be virtual on Zoom. The cost of training is $295. Participants will build on the elements of communication, problem-solving, and facilitation skills that are used in both group mediations and meetings. Upon completion of training participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

OMC’s training courses are approved by SCAO and are designed to be highly interactive, and skill based. For additional information about this training and others, contact Jennifer Lintol, education coordinator, at 248-338-4280, ext. 222 or Jlintol@mediation-omc.org.