Dates: May 11-15, 2026                                                            

 Time:   8:30am – 5:30pm

 Location: 

School of Conflict Management  / Center for Conflict Management

3201 Campus Loop Road NW 

Kennesaw, GA 30144
             
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 observation’s with an experienced mediator in mediation for the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution (GODR) for registration purposes.

Cost:
General Public: $1500.00
USG Employees: $1300.00

Deadline to Register: May 4, 2026

Trainers: 
Alvin Albert, J.D., Part-Time Professor of Conflict Management / Mediator / Trainer / Conflict Coach

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

Cancellation Policy: 

Full refund before April 26, 2026.

An administration fee of $400.00 from April 26-May 4, 2026. 

No refund after May 4, 2026.

Register Here