All training programmes approved by the Mediators' Institute of Ireland are assessed against specific criteria based on the competencies required for the various levels of membership. Please note that while the following listed training programmes have been approved by the Mediators’ Institute of Ireland (The MII), the MII is not responsible for the administration or delivery of these programmes. Also, to become a member of the MII, participants must register directly with the MII within 3 years of the date of the assessment.
Any person who is on an MII approved training programme is entitled to apply for Affiliation of the MII under the Trainee Affiliation scheme and any person who successful completes an MII approved training programme is eligible to apply for MII Associate Affiliation or Membership depending on the status of the programme.
Please note: Training Certificates are valid for 3 years from the date of the Assessment. After 3 years applicants must undertake a skills assessment for Membership
If you would like to apply to have your training programme approved, please refer to the MII Training Course Approval Process
The purpose of CPD is to ensure that Mediators keep their knowledge and skills up to date for the benefit of users of their service and for their own personal and professional development. CPD has an underlying ethical premise that asserts that clients have a right to expect competent and skilledpractitioners. Thus every Mediator has a responsibility to maintain and develop knowledge and skills, and alongside the individual responsibility, lies the professional Institute's obligation to provide the means whereby this can happen. Most professional bodies acknowledge that CPD is a commitment to lifelong learning with an emphasis on 'home skills', thus for the MII, the emphasis is on mediation skills. The MII requires that all practising Members complete a minimum of CPD hours and has agreed a CPD points system.
View the list of upcoming CPD courses
For information in relation to MII accreditation, membership, ethics or policy you should review the relevant section of this web site or contact info@themii.ie
For information on becoming a registered MII member or Affiliate, please see Membership Overview.
Ireland
Train to become an MII Certified Mediator
Presented by Mediation Foundation of Ireland.
Course Information:
MII Certified Mediation Course dates for 2020
August .6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 & 26 (online course)
September 9, 10, 11, 14, 15 and September 24, 25 (online course)
October 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 & 30 (online course)
November 18, 19, 20, 23, 24 and December 3, 4 (online course)
The Programme:
Course Aim:
For participants to learn and practise facilitative mediation skills
By the end of the training course, participants will understand facilitative mediation and its benefits, will have learnt the classic facilitative mediation model, will have practised being a mediator in role play situations and will have gained significant communications and life skills
The learning approach will use presentations, group work, reflective discussions and role-plays around the skills of mediation. Each attendee will practise 3 aspects of mediation and will be assessed as per MII guidelines
There are no formal entry requirements and potential participants are advised that it is an intensive and very interactive course
Luke Monahan has Masters Degrees in Leadership, has a Higher Diploma in Education and is a Certified Mediator with the MII. He is the author of 12 books on education and social issues and is a Director of Curam (www.curam.ie). Luke can be contacted at 087-687-6569 and lukem@mfi.ie
Tony Bourke has a Masters degree in Information Technology, has a Higher Diploma in Education and is a Certified Mediator with the MII. Tony’s career is in business and training and he is a director of Raising Performance Limited (www.raising-performance.com). Tony can be contacted at 087-979-9627 and tonyb@mfi.ie
Cork
Our Cork details are:
Address: 28 South Bank, Crosses Green, T12 EF22 Tel: 021 2339350
Our Dublin details are:
Address: 3rd Floor Ormond Building, 31-36 Ormond Quay Upper, D07 EE37
Tel: 01 5390212
Our Galway contact number is: 091 393160
Early Bird : €1850.00 Full Rate: €2000
To introduce participants to the theory, process and principles of mediation in different contexts, and to develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes to achieve certification to practice.
The course is a generic mediation training. The training applies theoretical models of mediation in a variety of settings with theoretical input and context knowledge interspersed with exercises and role-plays relevant to the particular knowledge base. The training methods include didactic presentations, role-play, case materials, group discussion, video demonstration and completion of a conflict mapping exercise In line with theory of adult learning, participants are given feedback on their conflict exercise and their demonstration of the integration of skills and knowledge in roleplay. Trainees are asked to evaluate each training module.
3rd level qualification and/or portfolio of experience.
Assessment occurs during the training days on understanding, participation and evidence through role play of acquired skills. In addition, learners will engage in a continuous cycle of self-observation and self-evaluation. Learners are required to complete a Conflict Assignment (2500 words) . This assignment is evaluated by the trainers and is used to assess participants' integration of skills and knowledge throughout the training.
To become a Certified mediator with the Mediators' Institute of Ireland, participants must go forward for certification. This certification is a videoed assessment where the participant demonstrates the core mediation skills through role-play of a simulated workplace conflict. Dates : 16th & 17th December 2020
Bernadette Barry-Murray
Training experience:
A training consultant with Round Table Mediation and Training, Bernadette has worked in management training for 20 years specialising in mediation skills in workplace and other life areas and in the development of high-level management training programmes. Ber has facilitated the development of an MBA in Healthcare Management, has developed and managed programmes in Workplace Training and Development for public and private organisations and contributed to the training programme of the Family Mediation Service.
Qualifications/biog:
Siun Kearney
Training experience:
Siun is a mediation and training consultant to Round Table Mediation & Training and is involved in the preparation and presentation of training programmes,. Siun has presented this training since 1997, updated annually, and has over twenty years experience at operational and management levels in the mediation and training field. This experience informs the training in an experiential manner. Siun has contributed to mediation training programmes in UCC, UCD, The Law Society of Ireland, the Equality Authority the Juvenile Justice Programme and the Family Mediation Service. Siun has presented workshops at Mediation conferences at home and abroad.
Qualifications/biog:
Co. Kildare
Contact: John Sherlock
Phone: 087 9385443
Email: johnsherlock94@gmail.com
Website: http://boynemediationcentre.ie/
Course Information
Course Structure: 40 hours training and 20 hours MII approved assessment
Hours in training: 40 hours
Hours required outside training: Assignment
Venue: Springfield Hotel. Leixlip, Co. Kildare Location Map
Parking is available onsite.
Course Timings: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Max number on course: 12 Cost: Cost is €1000 per person plus €350 assessment fee.
Early Bird booking rate is available. Please call for details.
Upcoming Programme Dates 2020
September 14,15, 16, 21 & 22nd
(9.00am – 5.00pm) and further date for pre assessment training.
Assessment date to be arranged.
Course Aim: the aim of the course is to train individuals to become certified mediators and to provide an excellent understanding of the mediation process.
Certified member of the MII and founding member of the Mediation Academy of Ireland. John has worked as a senior lecturer in Communications Studies at the Garda College, Templemore. He is registered with Teaching Council of Ireland for further Education with qualifications in Legal Studies from DIT Dublin. Currently John is working as mediator with the Cavan Family Resource Centre. In addition he works as tutor with trainee solicitors in Mediation workshops with the Law Society of Ireland and as adjudicator for national & international mediation competitions.
Dublin and Kerry
Region: Kerry and Dublin
Principal Trainer: Gerry O'Sullivan
Cost: €1,500- €1,990.
There is programme funding available if you meet particular criteria. Contact Gerry O'Sullivan for details - osullivansolutions1@gmail.com
Course Details:
Contact Details:
Experience:
Training takes place in 3 modules comprising 3 days one week, 3 days three weeks later and the final 2 days after a gap of 3 weeks
· Block 1 - September - 9, 10 11
· Block 2 – September 30, October - 1,2
· Block 3 - October - 22, 23
Optional Assessment dates - Nov 4th or 5th. Participants will be required to attend just one of these dates.
KERRY VENUE:
For 2020 the Kerry based training will take place in the Great Southern Hotel, Killarney to facilitate Covid 19 restrictions. The hotel is located 20 metres from the train station which facilitates 7 trains per day from Dublin/Cork/Limerick.
Hours in training:
94 hours in total (75 hours in class, 15 hours independent learning and 4 hours learning post training)
From Dublin, there are 3 flights per day to Kerry and 7 trains per day. Arrangements can be made for collection from the railway station and airport.
Maximum number of participants on course: 6-8 where each participant has the trainer available to them for 50% of their role play practice.
Maximum number of participants on course: 6-8 where each participant has the trainer available to them for 50% of their role play practice.
Cost: €1,550-€1,990 programme funding available if you meet particular criteria. Contact Gerry O'Sullivan for details.
COURSE TIMINGS:
• 9.00 a.m. to 17.30 p.m.
This is a generic course for those who wish to work in any area of mediation. It covers workplace, community and civil and commercial disputes and an adapted version has been delivered by Gerry O'Sullivan in the University of Limerick to participants from the UL “Masters in Arts: Peace and Development Studies” programme. This training includes assessment for accreditation with the Mediators’ Institute of Ireland. If you pass this assessment you will be able to apply to the MII to practice as a “Certified Mediator”.
Course Aim:
Participants will understand the concept of mediation and the framework required for carrying out professional and effective mediations. They will develop skills for mediating between parties in different contexts and will be well equipped to work as a mediator post successful assessment.
Participants will:
The process guidelines that will be used in the delivery of the Post Graduate Certified Mediation Training delivered by O’Sullivan Solutions:
SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION
SECTION 2 - CONFLICT
SECTION 3 – HANDLING CONFLICT
SECTION 4 – COMPARING DIFFERENT TYPES OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION MODELS
SECTION 5 – PRINCIPLES OF NEGOTIATING AND BARGAINING
SECTION 6 – MEDIATION IN PRACTICE
SECTION 7 – MEDIATION SKILLS
SECTION 8 – PROBLEM SOLVING
SECTION 9 – APPROACH AND SKILLS CHECK LIST
SECTION 10 – THE MEDIATOR
SECTION 11 – THE MEDIATION FRAMEWORK – PROCEDURE & PROCESS
SECTION 12- ISSUES IN MEDIATION
SECTION 13 - TYPES AND MODELS OF MEDIATION
SECTION 14 THE USE OF MEDIATION
SECTION 15 – THE MEDIATORS’ INSTITUTE OF IRELAND (MII)
SECTION 16 – CLOSING OF TRAINING
KERRY VENUE:
The training takes place twice yearly in Maharees, Castlegregory, Co.Kerry. V92 TY70
details about accommodation. Guesthouse accommodation is reasonable from €40 per night. Hostel accommodation is also available for €15 per night. Maharees peninsula is 3 miles long and 1 mile wide. It is surrounded by sea and is breath-taking in its beauty. There are miles of beaches with surfing, as well as golf and tennis available for those who wish to avail of it. Tea breaks may even be taken on the beach!
Dublin
LIMITED REMAINING PLACES NOW BOOKING
Region: National / International
ACRUX Consulting Ltd
Donard, Knights Hill, Old Coach Rd, Balrothery, Co Dublin
Experience: Training provided to many Mediators in Ireland and internationally including Certified Training for Mediators in the Equality Tribunal and many in house programmes for National and International companies.
Course Dates 2020: (60 hours over 8 days)
(These dates may be subject to minor change).
Please contact Acrux for next available dates.
Course Information
The Programme
Our trainers are experienced in Workplace and Commercial Mediation. The programme is accredited by the International Centre for Collaborative Solutions at Sullivan University, Kentucky, an academic partner with the U.S Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Course Aim
To develop knowledge and skills of Mediation with a focus on workplace and commercial Conflict disputes
Course Objectives
To provide participants with an opportunity to acquire and practice the skills of Mediation and to be confident in conducting a workplace/commercial mediation.
Methodology and Evaluation
Blended learning applying the principles of Adult Learning with a key focus of skill development through role play and case studies. MII role play assessment (100% attendance is required) with written assignment and completion of prescribed reading.
Senior Trainers: Gerry Rooney and Ray Flaherty
Training experience
Both Ray and Gerry have extensive experience in delivering Mediation and Conflict Resolution Skills training in Ireland, the UK and the USA.
Qualifications/Biog
Gerry Rooney a practicing mediator and experienced trainer of mediators. He is also an experienced investigator, and is a member of the Equality Authority's National Panel of Equality Auditors.
Ray Flaherty is a practicing mediator and is currently on the panel of Mediators with the new Private Residential Tenancies Board. Ray has been recommended by the Labour Relations Commissions for mediation and conflict resolution interventions.
MII Certified Mediator Training Programme –Overview
(60 hours, plus 20 hours out of class work including e-learning).
Pre-work (Approx. 5 hours)
· Online programme “Understanding and Defining Interpersonal Conflict – An Introduction to Conflict Management Skills”
Part 1: Defining conflict and perceptions and how they emerge; and how to address difficult behaviours that can develop in a conflict situation
Part 2: Understanding and Recognising the Use of the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI) behaviour and how you can become more effective in resolving interpersonal conflict.
Whilst the programme has a focus on dealing with an interpersonal (workplace) dispute, it is designed to provide participants with a practical overview of understanding and dealing with conflict by applying some of the principles of mediation, and provides a link to a video of a workplace mediation conducted by an ACAS mediator
· On line Listening Skills Assessment of personal listening profiles.
Tutor Led Training
The tutor led training is conducted over 7 days of intensive practice, knowledge and case studies over four modules, followed by a video-taped skills assessment on day eight with a written assignment. The training adheres to the certification requirements for MII Mediators (a national and internationally recognised qualification). The training will focus on developing the skills to provide facilitative mediation, the most widely used mediation approach, but will also introduce the participants to other forms of mediation and how to blend the approaches as appropriate to the dispute and the parties.
Module 1 (Day 1 and 2)
· The Mediation Process : (7 hours)
Introductions and Expectations including ground rules and learning contract
Review of e-learning including Understanding Conflict, Conflict Theory, and Conflict Mapping, Thomas Kilman Conflict Modes Self-Assessment, listening skills, and models for identifying and mapping conflict
Introduction to The Mediation Process
o What is Mediation, and what it’s not
o The Role of the Mediator- what you know does not matter, what you do does!
o The Mediators Tool Kit – Skills the Mediator deploys at various stages of the process.
o Short video of a conflict and exercise in preparation for Mediation.
· Pre mediation documents- information for the parties, agreement to mediate (1 hour). Documents and agreements to mediate for Medical negligence claims.
· Mediation – The Preparation Stage (2 hours)
o Pre-Mediation activities including documentation and Agreement to Mediate
o Addressing resistance to the process
o The Opening Session – “storytelling” phase and listening skills
· Different Areas for Mediation with a focus on application of mediation in medical negligence (1 hour)
· Managing the Mediation Session (4 hours)
o Overview of the stages
o Focus on opening sessions
o Storytelling
o Skills in paraphrasing, reframing, summarising, partialising, and feedback
o Exploring the issues including questioning/probing skills
o Understanding Personal Prejudices and how they might affect the mediation process
o Case study’s and role play
Module 2 (Day 3 and 4)
· Managing the Mediation Session (3 hours)
o Listening skills assessment feedback
o Managing the parties, emotions, and challenging behaviours
o Recapping, mutualising and normalising
o Problem Identification and Options
· Negotiation Skills and Interest Based Bargaining – (1 hour)
Helping the parties to compromise and understanding win-win negotiations or when “winning” is not enough!
· Legal framework for the Mediation process, (1 hour)
Confidentiality and legal implications for mediation including Child Protection/Abuse in Care; capacity to mediate.
· Tips for dealing with difficult/challenging behaviours (1 hour)
Transactional Analysis, the JOHARI Window, and the Dimensional® Model of Behaviour
· Video- Mediation in action (1 hour) Videos will be available on line for participants to review out of tutor led time
· Use of Questioning (1 hour)
Understanding the power of questions, and how to design and use effective questioning skills as a mediator.
· Mediation Role plays – see below
Module 3 (Day 5 and 6)
· Managing the Mediation Session (2 hours)
o Developing possible solutions with the parties
o Brainstorming, Hypothesising – shared and unshared
o Reality Testing
o Caucusing
o Solution Phase
o Making the Agreement
Different mediation Styles and Intercultural Mediation(1 hour)
Review of the different Mediation Styles and Intercultural Mediation
· Ethics of Mediation ( 1 hour) Understanding and adhering to the MII and international standards and ethics of mediation
· Avoiding Prejudice and Bias (1 hour)
· Understanding the Dynamics-frames of reference (2 hours)
o Transactional Analysis
o Johari Window
o Power of Mindsets and cognitive dissonance, dealing with the two truths
· Agreements (1 hour)
o Written Agreements,
o Memos of Understanding and
o Closure
· Mediation Role plays and Fisbhbowl– see below
Module 4
· Recapping the Mediation process ( 2hours)
· Individual and collective feedback
· Drafting Agreements (1 hour)
· Assessment preparation (1 hour)
· Home reading- Mediation Styles, and e-learning resource (min 20 hours)
· Mediation Role plays – see below
· Assessment Day
Role Plays and Case Studies
(30 hours) to ensure each participant has been exercised in:
· introducing the process
· gaining experience in managing resistance to the process
· managing the opening sessions
· working with the story telling phase
· Identification of issues and possible solutions
· Fish bowl exercise (real time 5 hour mediation session co-mediated by the participants)
· managing the exchange and relationships,
· reframing and developing skills to surface the issues and deal with emotions,
· problem solving,
· Negotiating for Agreement, and
· addressing agreement concerns
· drafting agreements/heads of agreement/Memos of Understanding
Assessment (1 day)
· Assessments – videotaped real life case assessments following the MII Assessment criteria. ACRUX will apply the MII assessment standards and marking sheets, and will have at least one external assessor attend the assessment day to randomly select and assess candidates.
· All assessments will be recorded on DVD and reviewed by programme director before assessment sign off ensuring each candidate is subject to two assessors reviewing their role play.
· Candidates will be required to complete a self-reflective written assignment on completion of assessment role play and before certification. Written assignments must be submitted within 3 weeks of assessment role play.
Summary:
The programme is highly interactive to ensure the transfer of the skills occurs and that the participants are provided with the opportunity to develop and practice their mediation skills in a safe environment. Our activities include:
· Approximately 30 plus hours in skills practice
· Discussion groups
· Exercises in small groups and plenary sessions
· Real time feedback
· Interactive CD and e-learning for use and reference throughout the programme
· Role plays and Case Studies based on real situations
· Focused Case studies
· Videos of mediation in practice
· Pre-course e-learning
We apply a flexible approach to the training by delivering the programme in either one, two or three day blocks depending on participant needs.
All the role plays and case studies will be based on actual cases. Participants will be provided with an interactive DVD on mediation skills which contains a further 20 hours of learning which should be completed during the course.
Each module is facilitated by an experienced Mediator(s) of at least MII Practitioner Membership Level, and holding trainer certificates. Our programme is highly interactive where knowledge and theory is integrated through action learning sets and open discussion. Role playing and real time feedback is provided during each module to ensure we apply an approach of accelerated learning in a safe environment.
ACRUX provides on-going support to participants on completion of training. Telephone support to all mediators is free of charge.
Materials provided include the following:
- Pre course e-learning including self-assessment of conflict management skills and personal listening skills profile (on line assessment).
- Comprehensive hand-outs for each module
- One to one feedback from our tutors
- Mediations Skills assessment and individual feedback reports
- MII Recognised Certification following successful assessment.
Acrux Consulting Ltd. 8 info@acrux.ie www.acrux.ie ( 01 8411664/ 087 4194812
Dublin and nationwide
Mediation Training Dates Autumn 2020
Autumn Mediation 2020 – Programme 1
Autumn Mediation 2020 – Programme 2
The Programme:
Course Aim/Objectives
The overall aim of the programme is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of Mediation as well as expertise in mediation skills for the management of workplace and organisational conflicts and disputes. The programme is suitable for those seeking to gain a greater understanding of mediation (leading to ‘Associate Member’ level of the Mediators’ Institute of Ireland (MII)) as well as those who aspire to practice as a Professional Mediator at ‘Certified Practitioner’ member level . (Trainees can qualify for ‘Certified Member’ status of the MII on completion of this 60 hour training programme plus attendance at an ‘Assessment Day’ and successful completion of the assessment process i.e. a videoed role play and written self assessment piece, which is assessed by an independent MII approved assessors).
On completion of the training programme participants will have:
This course is suitable for:
Methodology and Evaluation
The programme, which is run in three x two day modules over a 2/3 month period, is highly participative and practical. Learning approaches include short lecture inputs and facilitated group discussion. Much of the learning happens from insights derived from ‘working-through’ case-studies/role plays as well as from on-going feedback and coaching during these sessions.
Trainees will also be required to undertake an agreed mediation related project (2000 –3000 words) between the second and third module.
Evaluation of participants happens through ongoing assessment throughout the training programme as well as satisfactory completion and presentation of a mediation related project.
Admission Requirements
A genuine interest in Mediation as an approach to conflict resolution. Also, if necessary, a telephone discussion with lead trainer, Lily Regan, to ensure suitability of training programme.
Senior Trainer: Lily Regan, M.Sc. (Training and Human Resource Management), Accredited Mediator, FCIPD.
Training Experience:
Lily has over 10 years experience as a trainer/facilitator with the Institute of Public Administration (IPA) as a Human Resource Management Specialist, providing a broad range of training and consultancy services to clients of the Institute. Lily is also Director of Mediation Training Programmes at the IPA and is responsible for the development and delivery of all mediation and conflict resolution training and consultancy services provided by the Institute. Lily also works as an Organisation and Workplace Mediator, mainly with clients from across the public sector, and has mediated at all levels including individual and team/group based conflict.
Qualifications/biog:
Lily is a Practitioner Member of the Mediator’s Institute of Ireland and an accredited Mediator with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UK. Lily holds an MSc. in Training & Human Resource Management from Leicester University. Lily is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
In her current role with the IPA her work spans the areas of Mediation and Human Resource Management.
Previous experience: Lily has over 20 years experience both at operational and management levels in the area of Human Resource Management. Prior to her current role Lily held the position of Personnel Officer/Human Resources Manager in the IPA. In that role Lily gained a broad range of hands-on experience in all areas of Human Resource Management - including managing grievances and disciplinary issues , conflict resolution, cases with third party involvement e.g. Investigations, the Labour Court, Rights Commissioners, Equality Tribunal, Family Law Courts, and other legal institutions. Lily draws on this experience in her current work as a trainer/facilitator in the area of Workplace Mediation and Conflict Resolution.
Other Trainers: Jim Halley
Jim Halley
Training experience/Biog:
Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators he has continued his professional development in advanced and international mediation studies. He also practices mediation on the international stage and is fast growing a reputation in this area. He has carried out over two hundred successful mediations in a variety of settings to date.
Jim has a long association with the Institute of Public Administration and has delivered training in mediation studies on the Institute’s programme since its foundation.
Jim is a qualified mediator practicing in both workplace and commercial mediation for the past 12 years. Jim originally qualified as an Engineer but moved to acquire and practice a wide range of people management skills including mediation.
Note:
This Mediation Training Programme may also be run in-house for organisations
Contact details:Ph: +353 1 240 3600
Nationwide
Course Information:
Course Structure: Four, two-day modules (60 hours /8 days) including a one-day MII competency assessment. Participants are coached and assessed throughout on their ability to integrate mediation theory and attitudes into skilled practice.
Hours in training: 60 Hours
Hours required outside training: 15-20 hours
Region: Dublin / EU
Venue: Tallaght Dublin 24
Key Contact: Liz O'Grady
Address: Tallaght Dublin 24
Phone: +353 12934741
Email: liz@equita.ie
Numbers on course: Range between 10 – 25 participants
Cost: (inclusive of the MII assessment) €3,250
Course Dates 2020:
March 6,7,20 & 27, April 3,&17, May 8&9th
Equita Consulting are offering you a unique opportunity to train under Ireland’s leading mediation and negotiation specialist, this course is specifically designed to equip the student with the skills for workplace, organisational, family and commercial mediation. It is aimed particularly at those in HR, the Legal Profession, Management, Engineering, Architecture, Consultants, those who work in or with Trade Union Officials and anyone who has responsibility for workplace disputes or wish to have. Course duration 60 hours and this qualifies it for accreditation from the Mediator’s Institute of Ireland and CPD points.
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In particular this course is:
Delivered by some of Ireland’s leading experts in mediation
Earns CPD points
Ireland’s only course to deliver core mediation, workplace and commercial mediation
One-to-one support and feedback on your skills
First class value for money
Guaranteed to build your confidence
EQuita administers MII membership on successful completion of exam
Course includes fee for Trainee Affiliation of the MII (registration required)
Access to ‘sharing and learning’ groups
International standard case studies
Course fee includes all course notes, articles and core text book [The Mediator’s Handbook]
Course Features:
We can take payment instalments if that suits the student better.
If you are a returning student to our courses you will receive a 15% discount. Additionally, we can provide a group discount for group bookings. The fee includes a free annual subscription to the Mediator’s Institute of Ireland and competency assessment.
This programme is designed to provide knowledge and skills in conflict resolution and mediation. It is delivered in four units over eight days. This is a highly interactive and integrated programme, bringing together the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes for the demanding work of facilitating the resolution of emotion and interest based conflict. The content consists of a mixture of theoretical presentation, an exploration of how theory applies to practice, and skills development through exercises and role-play. It aims to integrate participants’ experience and abilities with mediation and conflict management.
Methodology & Evaluation:
This is generic mediation training. The training comprises theoretical input and context knowledge interspersed with exercises and skill development through role play, case studies, written assignments and the completion of prescribed reading. The training methods include a course manual, theoretical presentations, role-play, group discussion, video demonstration and analysis and participant coaching in skill development.
Assessment:
On completion of this course participants are assessed through a Role-Play Competency Assessment. On successfully passing the assessment, participants receive a Certificate in Mediation which gives eligibility to apply for Certified status with the Mediators' Institute of Ireland.
Profiles of Trainer and Facilitator
1. Margaret Considine, CEO and Head of ADR
Workplace and Commercial Mediator
Margaret is an active coach to many middle and senior executives in Ireland.
Margaret is one of Ireland’s leading experts in the field of Mediation and recent clients include:
She has also presented at European Conferences giving expert opinion on mediation.
Qualifications/Biography:
1999 Practitioner in Family Mediation & Organisational and Workplace Mediation
2005 Masters in Mediation and Conflict Resolution UCD
Roles Held in MII:
Council Member and Chair of Conference Committee
2. Julie McAuliffe
MA Mediation & Conflict Resolution
IMI BA Management Programme,
First Class Honours
MSc Degree in Mediation &
Conflict Resolution, UCD
Julie has worked with EQuita Consulting for many years where she mediates, co-mediates and coaches conflicted parties. Julie also holds a number of organisational posts. She mediates complex multi-party disputes, as well as interpersonal misunderstandings, bullying and harassment issues and family disputes. Julie teaches mediation at UCD, NUIM and the Institute of Public Administration, and is a trainer on the post graduate Certificate in Mediation Training for the Law Society. She has also served on the MII Executive Board and as Registrar with the MII.
3. Keelin O’Reilly
Mediation Practitioner and Mediation Trainer on MII accredited courses:
Assessor of Mediators for MII Competency Assessment (Certified Assessment)
Keelin has mediated in Organisation & Workplace, Family and Community cases and has successfully facilitated parties to reach agreement in several cases.
She has designed and delivered a range of training programmes including communication, employment law, equality and diversity, conflict and mediation.
She has been working as a Human Resources specialist for almost 16 years; working with organisations in the educational, public, private and community sectors; providing mentoring and coaching to a range of SMEs in communications, work relations and dealing with conflict in the workplace.
Keelin has mediated in Family and Workplace cases where there is significant interpersonal conflict, where there are allegations of bullying and harassment and/or where there is little or no communication between the parties when they present for mediation.
Qualifications/Biography:
1993 Diploma in Personnel Management, NCIR and CIPD
1998 Masters Degree in Education, Training and Development, Sheffield University
2003 Diploma in Business & Personal Coaching, Irish Lifecoach Institute
2008 Certificate in Mediation, IPA
4. Other Practitioner Members of the Mediators’ Institute of Ireland may be asked to contribute as trainers, as required.
External Assessor:
Geoffrey Corry
Organisation: EQuita Consulting Limited Duration: 60 Hours MII Approved: Yes
Dublin & Nationwide
Contact Details:
Course Information:
Course Structure: The course will comprise of onsite and online lectures combined with onsite practical and skills workshops. All lectures will be webcast so that participants will be able to access the lectures either onsite or online, and the webcasts can be watched either live or archived at a time suitable to the participant.
Hours in training: 42 classroom, 20 online
Hours outside training: Minimum 20 hours independent study
Venue: The Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place Dublin 7 and webcast online
Course Timings: Three onsite Friday & Saturday sessions with online release of supplemental lectures.
Max number on course: 30
Cost: €3300 (solicitors) €3600 (non-solicitors)
Upcoming Programme Dates:
Course dates:
Next course beginning in Spring 2021
The Programme:
Programme objectives
On completion of this training programme participants will be able to:
Programme structure and approach to learning
The goal of this diploma is to provide an appreciation of the theoretical foundations of the mediation process and to equip participants with the necessary skills to successfully mediate disputes in a number of different settings. The course and the intensive interactive workshops are designed for those wishing to practice as trained mediators and the diploma is accredited by the Mediators’ Institute of Ireland (MII), subject to successful completion of the assessment (see below).
The course design adopts a flipped learning approach whereby online lessons released in advance provide an in-depth review of the process of mediation and its increasing importance in the litigation landscape. We also examine the Mediation Act 2017 which entered into force in 2018 and its objective to promote mediation as a viable, effective and efficient alternative to court proceedings; thereby reducing legal costs, speeding up the resolution of disputes, and relieving the stress involved in court proceedings. This course is designed therefore not only equip participants with the skills to act as a mediator, but also to consider fully how the practice of mediation will be impacted by the new statutory framework. The Act focuses on a number of different aspects of mediation:
Mediation role-plays form the primary focus of our participative and interactive onsite sessions, with contextual and theoretical knowledge issued online in advance of those sessions. The onsite dates are as follows:
The diploma will be assessed by means of a combination of continuous online assessment, a final written assignment and a practical role play assessment facilitated by the Mediators Institute of Ireland. The continuous assessment which is the online lesson assessment is 60%, with the final written assignment accounting for 35% and forum posts 5% of the overall diploma result. Participants must attend all onsite sessions and complete the 60-hour training programme and pass the role-play assessment to successfully attain the Diploma. The successful completion of which will entitle participants to apply for membership of the (MII). The additional charge of €250 payable to the MII for the role play assessment is included in your course fee. The date of the assessments will be confirmed nearer the time.
Who should attend?
We welcome applications for this course from suitably qualified non-members. Please explain your interest and set out any relevant experience in a cover letter and a brief CV. Such applications are subject to a supplemental fee of €200.
Faculty
The course is facilitated by experienced mediation practitioners with extensive knowledge and insight of how the mediation process interacts with more traditional forms of dispute resolution.
Core Faculty
Sabine is Head of Learning for the education technology company Mediator Academy. She is passionate about mediation, education and ultra-marathons. She worked as a solicitor before building a busy practice in mediation and teaching and training in the area of mediation and ADR. She has designed and delivered courses in the higher and professional education sectors and for public and private organisations. She has written extensively on mediation and mediator education and has acted as expert judge in a variety of mediation competitions including CDRC (Vienna), ICC (Paris) and Lex Infitnitum (Goa). She chairs the Mediation Working Group for CDRC Vienna. She recently completed a three-year term as President of the Mediators’ Institute of Ireland and consulted extensively on the Mediation Act, 2017 during the legislative process. She has postgraduate qualifications in law, mediation and academic practice.
Aled Davies is the founder and CEO of MediatorAcademy.com - an online education company that produces and delivers the highest quality educational resources to those at the front line of dispute resolution. He first trained as a mediator in South Africa 20 years ago and has since mediated community, workplace and commercial disputes. Aled’s passion for mediation and excellence in education drove him to reimagine how mediation education could be delivered throughout the world. Before that Aled ran a venture-backed alluvial diamond mining business in Central Africa, but that’s another story altogether! He loves his children, Welsh rugby and running the mountains with his dog Monty – all in that order.
MII accreditation *The course fee covers the €250 payable to Mediators’ Institute of Ireland Assessor (MII) in respect of the mediation role play assessment.
National
General Information
Course Information
Course Dates 2020:
1. January 30/31st, Feb 13/14th, March 5/6th, March 11/12th
2. April 16/17th, May 7/8th, May 21/22nd, May 26/27th
3. Autumn dates to be confirmed
The Programme: Certified Mediation Training Programme Outline
Course Aim:
To give participants the required level of skills, knowledge and attitudes to enable them to practice as Certified Mediators
Course Objectives:
Methodology:
Training will be based on principles of adult learning and of accelerated learning and involve didactic presentations, interactive group discussion, video demonstrations, simulated role plays as well as participants completing required reading and submitting relevant written assignment.
Assessment: Essay assignment (3,000) words and MII Role play.
Senior Trainer: Mary Rafferty
Mary is an accredited Practitioner Mediator and Conflict Management Coach, and has mediated, trained and coached in conflict-related areas (conflict management skills, bullying and harassment) in a wide range of organizations and workplaces in the public, community and voluntary sectors. Mary is also Chairperson of Mediation Border Counties, a volunteer mediation service that works mainly with separating couples in the Cavan/Monaghan area. With a background in education and social work, Mary has many years’ experience in training and educating adults ranging from lecturing on the Masters in Dispute Resolution, Independent Colleges to delivery of accredited training in mediation as well as an approved trainer in CINERGY ™ Conflict Management Coaching. Mary is a director of the Mediators’ Institute of Ireland and Chairperson of the Accreditation Policy Committee.
B. Education, M.Sc., Practitioner Mediator MII, Accredited Conflict Coach.
Dublin
Course Aim:
This one-year postgraduate programme course interests those, in both the public and private sectors, who are professionally involved in conflict analysis, management and resolution and who wish to study mediation and other non-adversarial dispute and conflict resolution processes (ADRs) which are increasingly a part of legislative and management structures in the EU and internationally. It aims at achieving standards of best practice for those who recognise the value of alternative dispute resolution processes in resolving commercial, community, workplace and other pre-litigation disputes and in minimising damage caused by conflict. Those who complete the programme course will have a deep understanding of the nature of conflict, the various conflict resolution processes available and will know how to apply them.
Course Objectives:
On successful completion of the programme graduates should be able to:
- Reflect critically on theories concerning the causes and dynamics of conflict in a variety of contexts
- Undertake conflict analysis using appropriate tools
- Understand the role of social and political processes in the dynamics of conflict and its resolution at local and global levels
- Demonstrate a general knowledge of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes as they are emerging as an alternative to the adversarial system
- Analyse and evaluate the different processes of remedy and redress;
- Acquire practical skills in mediation, restorative justice and other ADRS through practical exercises and role play
Methodology and evaluation:
The assessment is based on two essays of approximately 4,000 – 4,500 words each, a 4,000 – 4,500, reflective log, and on a practical skills-based assessment. One essay focuses on the underlying theory of conflict, the other essay focuses on theories and processes of conflict resolution. The log focuses on the student’s reflection on their learning. The practical assessment focuses on conducting mediation. All modules are weighted in the calculation of the degree mark according to their ECTS credit weighting. To complete qualify for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma, students must pass all modules by obtaining satisfactorily a pass mark of 40% must be achieved on the two essays and a ‘satisfactory’ pass grading on the log and practical assessment.
A successful Mediation Roleplay Competency Assessment option at the end of the programme allows students to apply for Certified Mediation status with the Mediators' Institute Ireland.
Admission Requirements:
Normally a 2.1 at undergraduate level in any field. In exceptional circumstance a case for admission can be made to the Dean of Graduate Studies by the programme co-ordinator.
Course Co-ordinator: Dr. Gillian Wylie
Training experience:
Gillian Wylie did her MA and PhD at the University of Aberdeen in the fields of Politics and International Relations. She has been working in TCD since 2001 and coordinating the PG Diploma in Conflict and Dispute Resolution Studies since 2011. She teaches on the CDRS modules 'Understanding Conflict' and 'Theories and Processes of Conflict Resolution', with a focus on theories of conflict, tools of conflict analysis and gender analysis of conflict and peace. She also teaches on the Masters in International Peace Studies, offering modules on International Politics and Gender in War and Peace, and supervises many Masters and PhD students. Her primary research interest lies in the area of human trafficking for sexual and labour exploitation in the context of globalisation.
Other Trainers: Mary Rafferty and Lily Regan
Margaret Ramsey is a practitioner member of the Mediators Institute of Ireland (the MII) with a particular interest and expertise in workplace mediation. She has a Masters in Mediation and Conflict Resolution from NUIM and many years senior management experience in HR.
Frances Stephenson has been an accredited MII Mediator since 2005 with experience of helping people in conflict situations in places of work, within families and with couples separating. The empathy, sensitivity and understanding that Frances brings to the table in mediation is regularly commented on by individuals and employers. She works with individuals and groups so they can bring about change that empowers and enables a better outcome through dialogue. Frances was one of the first Irish mediators trained in Elder Mediation with Canadian expert - Judy McCann-Beranger in 2010. She was awarded international accreditation in Elder Mediation in June 2012. As one of the founders of Later Life Mediation, she works with families in a sensitive and confidential way helping them with the challenging issues associated with ageing. She also works with entrepreneurs and business owners in the area of succession planning. Frances has a background in training and group facilitation in small, medium and large organisations. She delivers training courses in FETAC Level 6 Conflict Management; Communications skills; Management Development and Career planning. She also has a background in the voluntary, not for profit, sector mainly in the sport and health related areas.
IBEC, 84/86 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2
DIT Diploma in Mediation
Presented by Catalyst Consulting via IBEC.
Ireland
Course Information:
This course is run through IBEC
2020 Dates:
Course 1/ March 24, April 14 &18, May 5 & 19, June 2nd then September 6 &20th October 3rd and November 17th
Course 2/ Sept: 15 & 20th, October 13 & 27th, November 10 & 24th, then (20221) Feb 2 &16th, March 2 & 23rd, April 3 & 27th.
(Level 6, Special Purpose Award, 20 ECTS)
Certificate is the first 6 days in each course and can be taken on a stand-alone basis.
Principal contact: Marie Keogh in IBEC, 84/86 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2
T : + 353 1 605 1645 or Brendan Schutte Mob: 086 875 8471 E-mail: brendan@brendanschutte.com
** Please tell her you came through the MII website **
Course Structure
Hours: 84 hours (in-course training), 16 hours (outside training)
Venue: Dublin
Course Timings: Over 12 days with optional extra certification day
Numbers on course: Typically 8-10
Cost: €3200 for IBEC members / €3,500 for non-members.
Course Objectives
Methodology
The approach of this 12 day Diploma workshop will be highly interactive and practical. Participants will be encouraged to express their views and to discuss their own experience.
Target Audience
The Diploma is suitable for participants who are looking to improve their knowledge and skills in the area of mediation, whilst gaining both an academic and accredited professional qualification. It would suit those with an interest in strategic management, employee relations, operations, supplier management, and particularly customer and staff relations.
Quality Standards
This course is fully accredited by the Mediators Institute of Ireland for Associate membership level and has academic accreditation by the Dublin Institute of Technology. An optional extra day will be arranged for those who may be interested in proceeding to Certified membership level.
Topics covered
The course is split into two main modules:
1. Mediation and the Organisation
2. Mediation Process and Skills
The detail of these modules is available on the Ibec website:
An essential part of the course will be a short project which should be completed within three months of the end of the programme.
Senior Trainer
Brendan Schutte
Following a successful career in Human Resource Management over 20 years, Brendan set up Catalyst Consulting in 2000 and consults to a wide range of clients on a diverse mix of projects covering the full span of people management, training and organisation development. Projects include workplace mediation, investigation, organisational structuring, advice and mentoring, facilitation, team building, coaching and training design & delivery.
As a Practitioner Member of the Mediators Institute of Ireland he has offered professional workplace mediation since starting the consultancy and is a recognised and accredited trainer with MII. He has delivered numerous ‘Skills of Mediation’ courses, both in-house and in public programmes , as well as shorter conflict resolution courses and speaking at conferences.
Other qualifications include B.Comm., PDip Ind Rels, PDip Med Studs (1st Place), FCIPD, MSc.(HR Leadership).
Author of the only book on workplace mediation in Ireland:
“Fixing the Fighting. A guide to using mediation in settling disputes and
resolving conflict in the workplace.” (Oak Tree Press, Cork. 2003).
Contact Details
For additional information and booking form please contact Alexandra Racheru in Ibec, or, to talk to the trainer:
Brendan Schutte
Catalyst Consulting
Mob: 086 875 8471 E-mail: brendan@brendanschutte.com
Ireland
Course Information:
This course is run through IBEC
2020 Dates:
Course 1/ March 24, April 14 &18, May 5 & 19, June 2nd
Course 2/ Sept: 15 & 20th, October 13 & 27th, November 10 & 24th
Principal contact: Marie Keogh, IBEC, 84/86 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2
T : + 353 1 605 1675
** Please tell her you came through the MII website **
Course Structure
Hours: 48 hours (in-course training), 12 hours (outside training)
Venue: Varies
Course Timings: Over 6 days with optional extra certification day
Numbers on course: Typically 8-10
Cost: €2,400 for IBEC members / €2,600 for non-members.
Course Objectives
Methodology
The approach of this six day (3 x 2 day) workshop will be highly interactive and practical. Participants will be encouraged to express their views and to discuss their own experience.
Target Audience
Typically people who have some experience of working life and potentially people in positions of some influence. It is unlikely that this course will be suitable for those just starting their first job. Experienced human resource professionals, trade union officials, supervisors/managers, other professionals and those with an interest in learning about how to deal effectively with conflict and disagreement. Those who want to improve their communication techniques and those who may be looking at mediation as a career will also find the programme worthwhile. A third level qualification may be useful but is not essential as the course is not overly academic in nature.
Quality Standards
This course is fully accredited by the Mediators Institute of Ireland for Associate membership level. An optional extra day will be arranged for those who may be interested in proceeding to Certified membership level.
Topics covered
A range of topics will be covered over the six days including the following:-
An essential part of the course will be a short project which should be completed within three months of the end of the programme.
Cost for the programme is €2,400 per person for IBEC members / €2,600 per person for non-members, payable in advance by cheque or bank draft. Includes lunch, coffee etc.
Senior Trainer
Brendan Schutte
Following a successful career in Human Resource Management over 20 years, Brendan set up Catalyst Consutling in 2000 and consults to a wide range of clients on a diverse mix of projects covering the full span of people management, training and organisation development. Projects include workplace mediation, investigation, organisational structuring, advice and mentoring, facilitation, team building, coaching and training design & delivery.
As a Practitioner Member of the Mediators Institute of Ireland he has offered professional workplace mediation since starting the consultancy and is a recognised and accredited trainer with MII. He has delivered numerous ‘Skills of Mediation’ courses, both in-house and in public programmes , as well as shorter conflict resolution courses and speaking at conferences. He currently sits on the Council of MII and is a supervisor for trainee practitioner members.(PLEASE REMOVE)
Other qualifications include B.Comm., PDip Ind Rels, PDip Med Studs (1st Place), FCIPD, MSc.(HR Leadership).
Author of the only book on workplace mediation in Ireland:
“Fixing the Fighting. A guide to using mediation in settling disputes and
resolving conflict in the workplace.” (Oak Tree Press, Cork. 2003).
Contact Details
For additional information and booking form please contact Alexandra Racheru in IBEC, or to talk to the trainer:
Brendan Schutte
Catalyst Consulting
Mob: 086 875 8471 E-mail: brendan@brendanschutte.com
Wicklow House, 84-88 South Great Georges Street, Dublin 2
General Information:
Region: Leinster and Dublin
Principal Trainer: Ellen Bryans
Contact Details: (087) 3678299
Organisation: ICD Business School, Dublin 2
Principal Contact: Ellen Bryans
Address: Wicklow House, 84-88 South Great Georges Street, Dublin 2. (The college delivers QQI level 8 and 9 Degree and Master’s Degree programmes)
Phone: (01) 63333222
Email: Ellen@ICD.IE or Joyce@ICD.IE
Course Information:
Course Structure:
Hours in training: 36 hours training and 24 hours MII approved assessment
Hours in training: 60 hours
Hours required outside training: 120 independent learning
Venue: ICD Business School, Wicklow House, 84-88, Sth Great Georges Street,
Course Timings: 9 am – 6 pm
Max number on course: 15 Cost: €1,900
Upcoming Programme Dates: September, 2019 & October 2019
The Programme:
The main objectives of this programme is:
Methodology and evaluation
The learning approach will use presentations, group work, reflective discussions and role-plays around the skills of mediation.
Each participant will practice 3 aspects of mediation and will be assessed as per MII guidelines
Admission Requirements:
Prior learning of practical nature related to workplace management or in another professional area is mandatory.
Senior Trainer: Ellen Bryans
Training experience
Ellen has been a college lecturer for the past twenty five years specialising in Employee Relations: Mediation and Conflict Intervention; Employment Law and Human Resource Management. She has worked in a range of private, semi-private and public organisations, and is now HR consultant to a medium size digital communication company
As a former Trade Union Official Ellen has gained a wealth of experience in various types of workplace conflict. She has been a practicing mediator for a number of years in areas such as workplace disputes, contract disputes, commercial and family disputes. She is also a voluntary mediator with the Community Mediation and Law Centre in Northside.
Qualifications/biography:
Ellen has a Masters’ degree in Mediation; a Masters’ Degree in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management; Degree in Law, a Post Graduate Diploma in Employment Law and a Diploma in Teaching and Learning. Ellen is also a conflict coach.
She is a Chartered Member of the CIPD and a Certified Member of the MII.
As a former Trade Union official and HR consultant, Ellen has gained a great deal of experience in the field of negotiation and conflict management. She is HR consultant to a medium size digital company.
Other Trainers: Desmond Gargan,
Training experience
Desmond has been a trainer and lecturer for the past thirty years. During this time he has trained learners in a variety of areas in particular in the area of conflict coaching, negotiation and conflict resolution; and CIPD training programmes.. He a Certified Member of the Mediation Institute of Ireland and a Member of the European Coaching Institute (MECI).
Qualifications/biography
Desmond has extensive experience in the work environment having worked in both the private and public sectors. During this time he has gained invaluable experience in a variety of areas of workplace conflict having been a trainer and mentor for many years...
Desmond’s qualifcaton include MBA, MA, BBS, CFCIPD, MIAM, MECI, PGDip.(Res.); PGDip.(Edu.); Dip.IT; CELTA
Dublin/Cork
General Information:
Region: Dublin/Cork
Principal Trainer: Paul Pierse and Mary Lou O'Kennedy
PrincipalContact: Mary O'Driscoll
Contact Details: 01 4150 421
Organisation: Griffith College
Address: Griffith College, South Circular Road Dublin 8
Web: http://www.gcc.ie/certificate-in-mediation-special-purpose-award/
Course Information:
Course Structure: 3 modules - Module 1 - Introduction to Mediation, Module 2 - Ethics and Regulation, Module 3 - Mediation in Practice
Hours in training: 63 Hours (plus 14 hours remote teaching)
Hours required outside training: 440 Hours (assignments and independent work )
Venue: Griffith College Dublin and Griffith College Cork
Course Timings:
|
Module |
Day |
Dublin |
|
Introduction to Mediation and Conflict Resolution |
Saturday |
21st Sept |
|
Introduction to Mediation and Conflict Resolution and CDP 360 |
Saturday |
12th October |
|
Mediation Ethics and Regulatory Framework |
Saturday |
2nd November |
|
Mediation in Practice |
Saturday |
23rd November |
|
Mediation in Practice |
Saturday |
14th December |
|
Mediation in Practice |
Saturday |
11th January |
|
Mediation in Practice |
Saturday |
1st February |
|
Mediation in Practice Role Play assessment |
Saturday |
22nd February |
Numbers on course: 15
Cost: €2851.00
The Programme:
Course Objectives:
To ensure that the learner will have appropriate understanding of theories, concepts and current awareness pertaining to the field of mediation, and also appropriate knowledge of the principles of mediation and the mediation process to be able to demonstrate this in applied scenarios ready for practice.
The course also gives students an understanding of the legal and ethical parameters within which mediators work and seeks to equip the graduate with an awareness of the impact of conflict behaviour on mediation, from the perspectives of the mediator themselves and the parties to the mediation.
Methodology and Evaluation:
Collaboration and collegiality will underpin all learning strategies adopted. The teaching and learning strategies were chosen with a view to instilling high levels of participant pedagogical development and engagement. Participants will be required to put all learning into practice and allow reflection on this practice to further develop same. Each teaching session will have a highly participative and practical element. Academic assessment of theoretical content is designed to satisfy the demands of QQI level 8 designs. Practical skills are to be assessed to MII published standards, and also will be subject to QQI internal and external examination quality control procedures.
Admission Requirements:
Applicants with a QQI level 7 major awarding any subject will be given automatic entry. Where applications present who do not have the entry requirement above, but with experiential or other learning, their application will be assess using the College QA in relation to recognition of prior learning.
Trainer Profile: Paul Pierse
Training experience: Practicing mediator. In third year as a Lecturer of Law with Griffith College, Cork at levels 7 and 8. Workload includes the formation and correction of assignments, workshops and exams, as well as collaborating on programme and module content design and delivery. Programme co-ordinator for the Diploma in Legal Studies and Practice. Also delivers legal studies programmes to transition year stuedents on behalf of Public Access to Law. Previously worked for one year as an English trainer for executives with Schenk Workshops in Germany.
Qualifications/biog:
Trainer Profile: Mary Lou O'Kennedy BSC, MA, Mediator, Conflict Coach
Training Experience:
Mary Lou is a certified CINERGY trainer and has delivered CINERGY conflict coaching training to mediators, HR professionals, managers and coaches over the past three years. She is also a Master trainer of the Conflict-Dynamics Profile assessment tool with the Institute for Workplace Dynamics, Paris. Mary Lou designs and delivers training in Conflict Management and Mediation Skills for businesses and has delivered Family mediation training to mediators. She is a visiting lecturer on a number of Mediation post graduate programmes.
Qualifications/biog:
Dublin Based / All Ireland possible and enquiries welcome
This training course is generic and provides participants to practice mediating using role plays from a variety of contexts including organsiation and workplace conflicts, community disputes and adult family disputes.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays October 20th, 21st, November 3rd, 4th, 17th, 18th and December 1st & 2nd.
Venue: 42 Aughrim Street, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7
Course Fee: €1,895 per person including assessment fee, course materials, refreshments and light lunch.
The objectives of the course are as follows:
Following adult learning principles, a variety of methods are used including short presentations, exercises, films, working in pairs and groups, discussions, real play, role play and assignments. Assignments include a videoed process recording, an article review and/or an essay describing the mediation process and its possible application. On day nine, students undergo a video-recorded competency assessment where they mediate for circa an hour in the presence of an external MII approved assessor. Students self assess their videoed performance as per MII self assessment form and sends the form to their assessor. The assessor will then finalise their assessment of the student.
Interview (in person or by phone) and an application form that includes a personal statement of between 200 - 300 words.
Senior Trainer (name): Catherine O’Connell
Training experience: Since 2012 Catherine is a trainer on the MII approved Certificate in Mediation Skills programme, and part of the Masters in Mediation and Conflict Intervention, Edward Kennedy Institute for Conflict Intervention, Maynooth University. She teaches students attending the Diploma in Mediation, Negotiation and Conflict Intervention at the Edward Kennedy Institute for Conflict Intervention to MII approved certified level and, since 2016, has been the lead trainer and programme coordinator on this course. Catherine co-coordinates the Certificate in Mediation and Restorative Practice programme in Maynooth University and also teaches Mediation and Negotiation skills at UCD to MA students in Archaeology and World Heritage Studies. Catherine works intermittently as a trainer in mediation for Equita and Conflict Positive, coaching students to achieve the MII approved Certificate in Mediation.
Qualifications/biog : M.A. Mediation and Conflict Intervention UCD 2006; Accredited CINERGY™ Conflict Management Coaching Trainer 2009; B.Sc. Psychology (Open University 2001); MII Approval to deliver 32 Hours specialist training in Restorative Practice to Mediators 2014; Diploma Personnel Management 1982. Specialist Training in Restorative Justice in Complex Cases and Serious Harm 2015 & 2017.
Other Trainers : Julie McAuliffe, Margaret Ramsay, Keelin O’Reilly, George Carroll, Phyllida Clarke, Mary Condell
Qualifications/biog: All are experienced trainers of MII Approved Courses and are Advanced Level Mediators registered with the MII
The MII accredits mediation training courses which meet set training standards. The following training programmes have been recognised as MII approved training programmes.
The purpose of CPD is to ensure that Mediators keep their knowledge and skills up to date for the benefit of users of their service and for their own personal and professional development.
