Dates: January 8-10, 2026 & January 16-17, 2026
Time:   8:30am – 5:30 pm Online

Format: ZOOM

                                                
              
ABOUT:
The first 28-hour mediation training focuses on an understanding of the mediation process, communication skills, agreement writing, and mediation ethics. Mediation skills are taught in a highly interactive format through short lectures, group discussion, focused exercises and coached role play.  The training meets general mediation training requirements with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution (GODR). In addition, the training is approved for Continuing Legal Education (CLE'S) hours (28 hours regular including 3 hours of ethics) with the Georgia State Bar.

The 12-Hour practicum will build upon the skills introduced during the General Civil Mediation Training.  It provides an opportunity for you to observe, reflect on and discuss the practice of mediation. The practicum may be taken in lieu of 5 real cases observations with an experienced mediator in mediation for the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution (GODR) for registration purposes.

Cost:
General Public: $1400.00
USG Employees: $1200.00

Deadline to Register: December 25, 2026

Trainers: 
Ellen Lahtinen, MPA, Program Manager for the Center for Conflict Management / Mediator / Trainer/ Conflict Coach

Cancellation Policy: 

Full Refund before December 25, 2026. An administrative fee of $300.00: December 25- January 1, 2026.  No refund after January 1, 2026.

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