This is an In-person training!

Date: July 16-18, 2026 & July 24-25, 2026

Time: 8:30am - 5:30pm

Cost: $1,200.00

Location:

School of Conflict Management / Center for Conflict Management

3201 Campus Loop Road NW

Kennesaw, GA 30144

28-Hour General Civil Mediation Training:

The 28-hour training focuses on an understanding of the mediation process, communication skills, problem-solving 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 workshop meets general mediation training requirements for registration with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution (GODR). In addition, the workshop is approved for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) hours (28 regular and 3 ethics).

12-Hour General Civil Mediation Practicum:

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 case observations in mediation for the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution registration purposes.

Trainers: 

Ellen Lahtinen, MPA                                                             John F. Martin, Esq., MBA, MSCM

Mediator / Trainer/ Conflict Coach                               Mediator / Trainer/ Conflict Coach

Registration Includes:

Printed materials

Refreshments all day  

Lunch Daily 

Trainers & Coaches 

Free Parking

Cancellation Policy:

Full Refund by July 2, 2026. July 2-9, 2025- $300 fee will be imposed. No refund after July 9, 2026

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