Advanced Certificate

Mediation Certificate

The Mediation Certificate builds on the Basic Certificate and develops applied mediation, negotiation, conferencing, and practicum skills.

Certificate Snapshot

Certificate Type

Advanced Certificate

Coursework

15–21 units

Estimated Completion

18 months or longer if needed

Estimated Program Cost

$3,000–$3,600

Program Overview

A certificate pathway rooted in peacemaking practice.

This certificate supports participants in developing ethical, culturally responsive conflict management and mediation skills for diverse community and institutional settings.

Coursework Units

Basic Certificate coursework
Mediation Principles and Practices
Restorative Circle Training
Community Justice Conferencing
Practicum

Who It Is For

Built for the people doing the work.

Practitioners, advocates, and professionals who want applied mediation, negotiation, and conferencing skills for community and institutional settings.

Learning Focus Areas

Ethical, neutral mediation practice
Negotiation and conflict management
Restorative circles and conferencing
Agreement building and documentation
Supervised practicum experience

Likely Course Sequence

A typical path through the certificate.

1

Complete Basic Certificate coursework

2

Mediation Principles and Practices

3

Restorative Circle Training

4

Community Justice Conferencing

5

Practicum

Sequence is a general guide. CJC helps each learner confirm course availability, prerequisites, and the right starting point.

Possible Outcomes

Participants develop knowledge, skills, and dispositions for constructive conflict transformation.

1

Apply conflict management styles and mediation skills ethically.

2

Facilitate and manage mediation sessions.

3

Provide unbiased guidance and maintain neutrality.

4

Document agreements and mediation outcomes.

5

Handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

6

Cultivate relationships with clients, stakeholders, and community organizations.

Next Step

Request information about this certificate pathway.

CJC can help learners understand course availability, certificate requirements, professional development options, practicum expectations, and the right starting point.