Empowering the Global Mediators of the Future.
We are an international, accredited training institute transforming how the world resolves conflict—through accessible, practitioner-led mediation programmes that serve communities, corporations, and conflict zones alike.

Our Mission
We train professionals to become confident, accredited mediators—empowered to transform conflict across local, regional and global contexts.
Our training spans eight critical thematic areas:
- Family Mediation
- Communities
- Commercial and Corporate
- Education
- Peace and Armed Conflict
- Humanitarian
- Public Health
- Climate and Environment

The CONSENSUS Way
Our signature methodology—The CONSENSUS Way—transforms conflict through innovative dialogue and professional mediation practice. We combine cutting-edge techniques with a strong ethical foundation to:
- Change behaviours, not just resolve disputes
- Deliver high-quality training accessible to all
- Equip mediators for long-term impact in diverse environments
Everything we do is grounded in accessibility, excellence, and global fairness — Ian Rigden, Director of IMC
What We Stand For
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Global Access
Affordable training adapted to your country—so no one is excluded.
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International Accreditation
Certifications recognised by IMI, SIMI, and ISM University.
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Inclusive Learning
Open to all backgrounds, sectors, and languages.
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Practitioner-Led
Taught by mediators working on the frontlines of conflict.
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Ethical Impact
Built on fairness, sustainability, and social responsibility.
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The CONSENSUS Family
A global alumni network committed to transforming conflict.
Meet the Leadership Team
Meet the people who guide IMC and support our learners every day.
Dr Andrea Hartmann-Piraudeau
Founder and Managing Director of CONSENSUS Group

Dr Andrea Hartmann-Piraudeau
Founder and Managing Director of CONSENSUS Group
Alexandra Kieffer
Member of the Management Board Consensus Group

Alexandra Kieffer
Member of the Management Board Consensus Group
Ian Rigden OBE FRGS
Director International Mediation Campus (IMC)

Ian Rigden OBE FRGS
Director International Mediation Campus (IMC)
Certifications & Accreditations
We offer an IMI (International Mediation Institute) certified international mediation training. The course meets international standards (40 hours of training). After the successful completion of the training, you are an IM Campus certified international mediator and eligible to become IMI qualified. After the training, you can be listed on the IM Campus and IMI homepage as a mediator. Our international mediation training is also certified by the International School of Management (ISM), a business school based in Germany. After successful completion of the training, participants receive a certificate issued by the ISM and CONSENSUS.
Our Roots
Where we Come From
The International Mediation Campus (IMC) was born from the long-standing expertise of the CONSENSUS Group, one of Germany’s most respected mediation and conflict-resolution consultancies. From our foundation in Stuttgart, we’ve grown into a global hub for professional mediation training.

CONSENSUS GROUP is a well-known mediation and consulting company based in Stuttgart, Germany with a focus on mediation, ADR, leadership and organisational development. Our team of more than 15 mediators and experts for ADR and conflict resolution from different professional backgrounds provide mediation and other conflict resolution processes across all industries, different organisations and individuals.
Visit CONSENSUS Group
CONSENSUS CAMPUS is our institute for high standard mediation and ADR training offering advanced courses to become a certified mediator provided by face-to-face seminars in different German cities such as Stuttgart, Hamburg, Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt. Our 120 hours mediation training programs are provided in German language. The mediation training certificates awarded are recognised and in great demand. Our training programs are conduced according to German mediation law and internationally certified (IMI).
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Join Our Global Mediation Network
We build impact-driven initiatives with accredited institutions, NGOs and corporate allies across our 70-country community. Contact us to explore partnership opportunities.
Meet Our Team of
International Mediation Trainers
Coming from different countries, cultures and professional backgrounds, our team is here to share their expertise and experiences with you. Click on a trainer to view their profile and associated trainings and more.

Jean-Christophe Barth-Coullaré
Executive Director of the World Association of PPP Units &, Professionals (WAPPP)
Jean-Christophe (also known as “JC”) Barth-Coullaré is the Executive Director of the World Association of PPP Units & Professionals (WAPPP), based in international Geneva. WAPPP is a global network wi..
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Miglė Žukauskaitė-Tatorė
Mediator &, Researcher
Miglė is a lawyer and an active state-certified mediator. She is also a scientific expert on mediation, having concentrated on comparative aspects of laws on mediation in many European jurisdictions d..
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Yahya Parvandi
Policy Adviser and Mediator
After receiving his PhD in Public Policy from the University of Tehran, Yahya Parvandi took a role in many facilitations in policy-making throughout the country as a policy advisor at the Iranian Mini..
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Yejide Osunkeye
Yejide Osunkeye
Yejide Osunkeye is the Principal partner at YBO Legal, Solicitors, Advocates, Mediators and Arbitrators. She was called to the Nigerian bar in 2001.
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Maria Francesca Francese
IMI Certified Mediator, MCIArb
Francesca is a civil and commercial mediator, with almost two decades of experience and thousands of mediated cases.
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Prof Feargal Cochrane
Professor &, Researcher
Professor Feargal Cochrane was born and educated in Belfast and has been publishing and teaching on Northern Ireland and wider themes of violent political conflict and peacebuilding for 30 years.
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Mandana Kamali
Qualified Mediator
Mandana Kamali is an educator and administrator who works with teachers, parents and students. She is a mediation trainer in Iran and is eager to participate in building a better peaceful world for ch..
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