Our Mediation Training

Training our next generation of mediators and mediation advocates

Why train with us?

We build peace

PF Mediate stands out as a process that teams mediators and mediation advocates who learn both domain knowledge and conflict coaching. It is designed to engage and guide parties toward a resolution that is enduring by fulfilling underlying interests. We move broken relationships closer to pathways of repair and healing.

We build expertise

we train mediators in cross-border and inter-cultural understanding and equip them with practical skills and experience possible only from specialist trainers. We actively seek out trainers who are at the top in their field and widely regarded as some of the best in the world.

Support

In turn, our trainees mediate with us and become the country-connect for PracticeForte’s global network of mediators and mediation advocates.

SIMI Qualifying Assessment Programme (QAP)

SIMI Qualifying Assessment Programme

Most of our training programmes had been accredited as a SIMI Qualifying Assessment Programme, by the Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI).

SIMI Credentialing System

Successful completion of these programmes will entitle the participants to be accredited by SIMI as a level 1 mediator. The SIMI Credentialing System is a professional standards scheme developed by SIMI to recognise the experience of professional mediators.

SIMI Credentialing Scheme

It has been tailored and developed with the intention of gradually building up a cohesive and robust pool of professional mediators in Singapore and the region. Some of the key features of the SIMI Credentialing Scheme are:
- Featured on website
- Enjoy exclusive updates, news and priority subscription to events, seminars and conferences
- Automatically offered entry on the Mentorship Scheme

Our mediation courses

Spectrum of alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
Understanding conflict, conflict styles and the cycle of conflict
The facilitative style of mediation
The mediation process: stages of mediation
Preparing for clients and developing trust

Difference in approach between online and in person mediation
Technical aspects of online mediation
Challenges of online mediation
Legal aspects of online mediation
Effective mediation tools for online mediation

Overview of relevant law and legislation relating to mediation and matrimonial proceedings like divorce, children’s issues and division of assets
Social science aspects e.g. psyche of distressed clients and mediation process in these situation; whether clients are suitable for the peace approach
Mediation tools for communication, problem solving and process management
Mediation pathways to healing and repair

Understanding the process and legal context
Why mediate and when?
The role of the lawyer/advocate in mediation
How much law?
Learning the client’s interests: What success looks like
Mediation in non-contentious and transactional business
Role of the advocate in mediator selection and the principles involved in choosing a mediator
The Mediation Agreement, standardisation and particularity
Mediator neutrality and the mediator’s purpose
Preparation and pre-mediation documents
Planning and strategy for managed negotiation
Using the mediator to add value
The mediation day
Settlement: the Advocate’s role and obligation

Our mediation plug-in courses

In this advanced training module mediators will learn about:

Intercultural competence as a learning process
Different definitions and concepts of culture
How to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts in intercultural settings
Theory and practice of intercultural communication
A better understanding of the own cultural background

Training outcomes for all mediators' training programmes

Participants will be equipped with expert training in all the theoretical and practical skills you will need to be a professional mediator and/or enhanced or advanced skills needed to improve as a professional mediator; in particular

To manage the mediation process effectively
To settle disputes and conflicts with enduring solutions
To acquire and/or refine negotiation and communication skills
To move past impasse and intractability
For a high success rate of resolution

Our training venue @PracticeForte Resolution Space

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70 Shenton Way, #11-13/14/15, EON Shenton, Singapore 079118

Telephone +65 6221 3009