Accredited Mediator Training | Face to Face Flagship Course
Live course
40 hours
Superb training with not-for-profit fees from the leading mediation education Charity. Courses in London are £1,800. Courses in Taunton and the North East are reduced to £1,500. The price shown includes VAT at 0% as the charitable courses are zero-rated. WhatsApp +44 7771 742953 for more information.
From £1,400.00 inc VAT
What will I learn?
- Discover what mediation is and how it can be used.
- Understand the essential principles and rules for safe practice.
- Explore the skills and tools necessary to be a successful mediator.
- Practice and develop new skills in a safe supportive environment.
- Learn from the real-life experience of practicing mediators.
- Gain a globally recognised qualification for a new profession.
This exceptional course offers everything needed to accredit as a civil and commercial mediator wishing to work in the UK, Europe or internationally. We also provide observations and mentoring, support and guidance at no extra cost. This is because we are a Charity dedicated to training not profit.
The Faculty's feedback over 25 years is legendary, and it is priced at less than 50% of comparable alternatives because we do not take a profit - we just fund our costs and our charitable activities in the UK such as the Free Mediation Project and our international outreach in southern Africa. This means when training online or outside London our fees are reduced substantially for the week (£1,500 in Taunton and the North East): please note that our educational activities are also VAT-exempt (zero-rated) if you are an individual so this offers an additional saving.
Who is this for?
This foundation course, taught by probably the most experienced practising mediators, represents the key step towards qualification as a Civil and Commercial Mediator and is accredited by the Civil Mediation Council, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and the Bar Council, amongst others.
Successful completion will result in certification as a mediator subject to undertaking the three mediation observations. Uniquely, as a Charity, the Society provides these for free. The CMC and other panel requirements may differ.
Delegates will undertake both theory and practical elements during this intensive, week-long course and will be required to undergo both an assessed simulated mediation and written examination.
This course is suitable for anyone who has an interest in learning more about mediation, whether they intend to practice as a mediator themselves or simply use the skills learned within their own existing roles. No previous knowledge or understanding of alternative dispute resolution or the law is required as all essential elements will be covered on the course.
Course availability
10 – 14 Nov 2025
Temple, Temple, London
40 hours
Starts at:
Monday 10 November 2025 10:00am
Ends at:
Friday 14 November 2025 6:00pm
Cost
£1,800.00 inc VAT
Location details
- Temple
- Ashley Building - Third Floor
- Middle Temple Lane
- Temple, London
- EC4Y 9BT
- We are on the Third Floor of the Ashley Building in Middle Temple Lane - EC4Y 9BT: there is a lift up and a great cafe on the lower ground floor. It is a wonderful part of history and a day out in its own right. Sign in with Paul the Head Porter or a colleague as you arrive and they will direct you to the Mediation Training. In case of difficulty phone 0207 353 3936.
15 – 19 Dec 2025
Temple, Temple, London
40 hours
Starts at:
Monday 15 December 2025 10:00am
Ends at:
Friday 19 December 2025 6:00pm
Cost
£1,800.00 inc VAT
Location details
- Temple
- Ashley Building - Third Floor
- Middle Temple Lane
- Temple, London
- EC4Y 9BT
- We are on the Third Floor of the Ashley Building in Middle Temple Lane - EC4Y 9BT: there is a lift up and a great cafe on the lower ground floor. It is a wonderful part of history and a day out in its own right. Sign in with Paul the Head Porter or a colleague as you arrive and they will direct you to the Mediation Training. In case of difficulty phone 0207 353 3936.
5 – 9 Jan 2026
Temple, Temple, London
40 hours
Starts at:
Monday 5 January 2026 10:00am
Ends at:
Friday 9 January 2026 6:00pm
Cost
£1,800.00 inc VAT
Location details
- Temple
- Ashley Building - Third Floor
- Middle Temple Lane
- Temple, London
- EC4Y 9BT
- We are on the Third Floor of the Ashley Building in Middle Temple Lane - EC4Y 9BT: there is a lift up and a great cafe on the lower ground floor. It is a wonderful part of history and a day out in its own right. Sign in with Paul the Head Porter or a colleague as you arrive and they will direct you to the Mediation Training. In case of difficulty phone 0207 353 3936.
2 – 6 Feb 2026
Temple, Temple, London
40 hours
Starts at:
Monday 2 February 2026 10:00am
Ends at:
Friday 6 February 2026 6:00pm
Cost
£1,960.00 inc VAT
Location details
- Temple
- Ashley Building - Third Floor
- Middle Temple Lane
- Temple, London
- EC4Y 9BT
- We are on the Third Floor of the Ashley Building in Middle Temple Lane - EC4Y 9BT: there is a lift up and a great cafe on the lower ground floor. It is a wonderful part of history and a day out in its own right. Sign in with Paul the Head Porter or a colleague as you arrive and they will direct you to the Mediation Training. In case of difficulty phone 0207 353 3936.
2 – 6 Mar 2026
Temple, Temple, London
40 hours
Starts at:
Monday 2 March 2026 10:00am
Ends at:
Friday 6 March 2026 6:00pm
Cost
£1,960.00 inc VAT
Location details
- Temple
- Ashley Building - Third Floor
- Middle Temple Lane
- Temple, London
- EC4Y 9BT
- We are on the Third Floor of the Ashley Building in Middle Temple Lane - EC4Y 9BT: there is a lift up and a great cafe on the lower ground floor. It is a wonderful part of history and a day out in its own right. Sign in with Paul the Head Porter or a colleague as you arrive and they will direct you to the Mediation Training. In case of difficulty phone 0207 353 3936.
16 – 20 Mar 2026
Normanton Chambers, Taunton, Taunton
40 hours
Starts at:
Monday 16 March 2026 10:00am
Ends at:
Friday 20 March 2026 6:00pm
Cost
£1,400.00 inc VAT
Location details
- Normanton Chambers, Taunton
- 4 The Crescent
- Taunton
- Somerset
- TA1 4EA
- We are in the beautiful Crescent area of Taunton, close to engaging shops in Bath Place, fine dining, the cricket at the County Ground, excellent hotels such as The Corner House, The Castle, and (a ten minute drive) The mount Somerset - as well as a range of chain hotels for every budget (typically from £40 per night). Normanton Chambers is well equipped and has free parking as well as being ten minutes walk from the station. It is a charming place to learn and the course is heavily discounted to provide regional access to the Charity's educational purposes.
20 – 24 Apr 2026
Temple, Temple, London
40 hours
Starts at:
Monday 20 April 2026 10:00am
Ends at:
Friday 24 April 2026 6:00pm
Cost
£1,960.00 inc VAT
Location details
- Temple
- Ashley Building - Third Floor
- Middle Temple Lane
- Temple, London
- EC4Y 9BT
- We are on the Third Floor of the Ashley Building in Middle Temple Lane - EC4Y 9BT: there is a lift up and a great cafe on the lower ground floor. It is a wonderful part of history and a day out in its own right. Sign in with Paul the Head Porter or a colleague as you arrive and they will direct you to the Mediation Training. In case of difficulty phone 0207 353 3936.
11 – 15 May 2026
Temple, Temple, London
40 hours
Starts at:
Monday 11 May 2026 10:00am
Ends at:
Friday 15 May 2026 6:00pm
Cost
£1,960.00 inc VAT
Location details
- Temple
- Ashley Building - Third Floor
- Middle Temple Lane
- Temple, London
- EC4Y 9BT
- We are on the Third Floor of the Ashley Building in Middle Temple Lane - EC4Y 9BT: there is a lift up and a great cafe on the lower ground floor. It is a wonderful part of history and a day out in its own right. Sign in with Paul the Head Porter or a colleague as you arrive and they will direct you to the Mediation Training. In case of difficulty phone 0207 353 3936.
8 – 12 Jun 2026
Temple, Temple, London
40 hours
Starts at:
Monday 8 June 2026 10:00am
Ends at:
Friday 12 June 2026 6:00pm
Cost
£1,960.00 inc VAT
Location details
- Temple
- Ashley Building - Third Floor
- Middle Temple Lane
- Temple, London
- EC4Y 9BT
- We are on the Third Floor of the Ashley Building in Middle Temple Lane - EC4Y 9BT: there is a lift up and a great cafe on the lower ground floor. It is a wonderful part of history and a day out in its own right. Sign in with Paul the Head Porter or a colleague as you arrive and they will direct you to the Mediation Training. In case of difficulty phone 0207 353 3936.
6 – 10 Jul 2026
Manchester, Manchester
40 hours
Starts at:
Monday 6 July 2026 10:00am
Ends at:
Friday 10 July 2026 6:00pm
Cost
£1,400.00 inc VAT
Location details
- Manchester
- 100 Talbot Road, Old Trafford
- Stretford
- Manchester
- M16 0PG
Contact
20 – 24 Jul 2026
Temple, Temple, London
40 hours
Starts at:
Monday 20 July 2026 10:00am
Ends at:
Friday 24 July 2026 6:00pm
Cost
£1,960.00 inc VAT
Location details
- Temple
- Ashley Building - Third Floor
- Middle Temple Lane
- Temple, London
- EC4Y 9BT
- We are on the Third Floor of the Ashley Building in Middle Temple Lane - EC4Y 9BT: there is a lift up and a great cafe on the lower ground floor. It is a wonderful part of history and a day out in its own right. Sign in with Paul the Head Porter or a colleague as you arrive and they will direct you to the Mediation Training. In case of difficulty phone 0207 353 3936.
10 – 14 Aug 2026
Temple, Temple, London
40 hours
Starts at:
Monday 10 August 2026 10:00am
Ends at:
Friday 14 August 2026 6:00pm
Cost
£1,960.00 inc VAT
Location details
- Temple
- Ashley Building - Third Floor
- Middle Temple Lane
- Temple, London
- EC4Y 9BT
- We are on the Third Floor of the Ashley Building in Middle Temple Lane - EC4Y 9BT: there is a lift up and a great cafe on the lower ground floor. It is a wonderful part of history and a day out in its own right. Sign in with Paul the Head Porter or a colleague as you arrive and they will direct you to the Mediation Training. In case of difficulty phone 0207 353 3936.
21 – 25 Sep 2026
Temple, Temple, London
40 hours
Starts at:
Monday 21 September 2026 10:00am
Ends at:
Friday 25 September 2026 6:00pm
Cost
£1,960.00 inc VAT
Location details
- Temple
- Ashley Building - Third Floor
- Middle Temple Lane
- Temple, London
- EC4Y 9BT
- We are on the Third Floor of the Ashley Building in Middle Temple Lane - EC4Y 9BT: there is a lift up and a great cafe on the lower ground floor. It is a wonderful part of history and a day out in its own right. Sign in with Paul the Head Porter or a colleague as you arrive and they will direct you to the Mediation Training. In case of difficulty phone 0207 353 3936.
19 – 23 Oct 2026
Temple, Temple, London
40 hours
Starts at:
Monday 19 October 2026 10:00am
Ends at:
Friday 23 October 2026 6:00pm
Cost
£1,960.00 inc VAT
Location details
- Temple
- Ashley Building - Third Floor
- Middle Temple Lane
- Temple, London
- EC4Y 9BT
- We are on the Third Floor of the Ashley Building in Middle Temple Lane - EC4Y 9BT: there is a lift up and a great cafe on the lower ground floor. It is a wonderful part of history and a day out in its own right. Sign in with Paul the Head Porter or a colleague as you arrive and they will direct you to the Mediation Training. In case of difficulty phone 0207 353 3936.
16 – 20 Nov 2026
Temple, Temple, London
40 hours
Starts at:
Monday 16 November 2026 10:00am
Ends at:
Friday 20 November 2026 6:00pm
Cost
£1,960.00 inc VAT
Location details
- Temple
- Ashley Building - Third Floor
- Middle Temple Lane
- Temple, London
- EC4Y 9BT
- We are on the Third Floor of the Ashley Building in Middle Temple Lane - EC4Y 9BT: there is a lift up and a great cafe on the lower ground floor. It is a wonderful part of history and a day out in its own right. Sign in with Paul the Head Porter or a colleague as you arrive and they will direct you to the Mediation Training. In case of difficulty phone 0207 353 3936.
30 Nov – 4 Dec 2026
Normanton Chambers, Taunton, Taunton
40 hours
Starts at:
Monday 30 November 2026 10:00am
Ends at:
Friday 4 December 2026 6:00pm
Cost
£1,400.00 inc VAT
Location details
- Normanton Chambers, Taunton
- 4 The Crescent
- Taunton
- Somerset
- TA1 4EA
- We are in the beautiful Crescent area of Taunton, close to engaging shops in Bath Place, fine dining, the cricket at the County Ground, excellent hotels such as The Corner House, The Castle, and (a ten minute drive) The mount Somerset - as well as a range of chain hotels for every budget (typically from £40 per night). Normanton Chambers is well equipped and has free parking as well as being ten minutes walk from the station. It is a charming place to learn and the course is heavily discounted to provide regional access to the Charity's educational purposes.
14 – 18 Dec 2026
Temple, Temple, London
40 hours
Starts at:
Monday 14 December 2026 10:00am
Ends at:
Friday 18 December 2026 6:00pm
Cost
£1,960.00 inc VAT
Location details
- Temple
- Ashley Building - Third Floor
- Middle Temple Lane
- Temple, London
- EC4Y 9BT
- We are on the Third Floor of the Ashley Building in Middle Temple Lane - EC4Y 9BT: there is a lift up and a great cafe on the lower ground floor. It is a wonderful part of history and a day out in its own right. Sign in with Paul the Head Porter or a colleague as you arrive and they will direct you to the Mediation Training. In case of difficulty phone 0207 353 3936.
About the tutor
Jonathan Dingle FRSA is a barrister, mediator, arbitrator. Following a career in the Royal Navy including a period as Judge Advocate, he chose to specialise in the areas of Clinical Negligence and complex Personal Injury, particularly those with a military element and balances this with a busy mediation practice. An early adopter and staunch advocate of ADR in the UK, Jonathan has written chapters on the subject for a number of legal texts, as well as the bestselling handbook, Practical Mediation.
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Testimonials
What do learners think of our courses? Read a selection of course feedback from learners below.
This course was engaging, excellently delivered and thoroughly enjoyable! I would recommend this to lawyers and non-lawyers alike. The skills that you will learn on the course will be beneficial in various aspects of life, irrespective of whether or not you want to practise as a mediator afterwards!
Barrister, Government Legal Department
"An intensive, comprehensive and action packed course which allowed me to see beyond the theory to putting it into practice. It is one thing to read about a field of practice and quite another to try and do it yourself!"
Broadcaster and singer
‘The Society of Mediators course will both change your life and the way you look at resolving any dispute in the future. I was already a convert to mediation, having been continually frustrated by the court process, in my practice as a solicitor. However, the course gave me a completely fresh outlook in the way to deal with mediation, and is designed to fast-track you to have the skills, you may have thought you had, but didn’t realise you need. The week is intense, but in a good way, and planned so that you often don’t really realise you are continually learning. (continues...)
Mediator at Riviera Mediation - full time since 2023 Course
(... continued) There is a rich blend of tutors and facilitators, who have a very wide range of backgrounds. It may sound over the top, but by day one I was completely re-thinking the way I approached problems, and indeed the way I communicated with people. Whether you are a lawyer or not, this course has something to offer anyone who wants to resolve issues in any walk of life. I found my legal background, something of a disadvantage, as I had to be ‘untrained’ in lots of ways I approach disputes. Most importantly of all, I learnt to listen and not talk! To say it is ‘value for money’ is an understatement. I urge you to sign up. You will not regret it.’
Ben Tisdall, former Solicitor - now full time mediator
"I cannot recall ever attending a training course, particularly one that lasts from 10am to gone 6pm for 5 consecutive days, where I have felt constantly engaged and enthused. All of the tutors have been superb and their passion and commitment to mediation is clear."
42 Bedford Row
"The course was better than I expected, the tutors were all fantastic. They taught us from beginner’s level and explained everything in an easy-to-understand way, which meant I didn’t feel like I was thrown in the deep end when I started mediating the case studies."
The Insolvency Service
"An excellent introduction to mediation and a great opportunity for personal development. I was pushed out of my comfort zone and challenged by an engaging and interesting faculty."
Bupa
"Life changing."
CEO and Venture Capital Board Member
"A substantial, through and entertaining course... provided me with the important basics [and] broke down assumptions I had previously. The tutors were inspiring and kind and I really enjoyed the opportunity to learn with lovely new people from outside of my usual ‘tunnel’."
Cornerstone Chambers
"The course provided a provided a comprehensive account of mediation and how it works. The tutors were very knowledgeable and clearly determined to ensure everyone on the course left with a good understanding of the subject."
King's College London