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Certification & Accreditation

Three certifications. One pathway.

Every IMC graduate can earn credentials recognised by four international institutions. A 40-hour course forms the foundation — what comes next is up to you.

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Certification pathway

Your mediation qualification, step by step.

Start with IMC’s live online Professional Mediation Course, progress to international IMI and SIMI accreditation, then complete the university certificate pathway with ISM.

1
Included · 40 hours

IMC Certification

Complete the 40-hour Professional Mediation Course and become a certified, accredited IMC Professional Mediator — ready to practise in general disputes.

2
Recommended · +1 hour

IMI & SIMI Accreditation

A one-hour on-site simulation in your workplace plus a written reflection. IMC facilitates your certificate from IMI and accreditation from SIMI.

3
Included · +60 hours

ISM University Certificate

A third certificate — a university diploma from the International School of Management. 60 hours of online self-study, included at no additional cost.

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At a glance — what each credential takes and what it gives you.

The IMC certificate is the foundation. The others are optional but strongly recommended. Use this table to plan how far you want to go.

Compare Step 1 · Foundation IMC Certificate Issued by IMC Step 2 · Accreditation IMI · SIMI Accredited by IMI and SIMI Step 3 · University ISM Certificate Issued by ISM
Time investment 40 hours live online ~1 hour simulation + reflection 60 hours online self-study
Format Live, with international trainers and peers On-site simulation in your workplace + written reflection Self-paced via the Absorb platform
Cost Included in your course fee No additional course fee — IMC facilitates submission Included — no extra cost
What you can do with it Practise mediation in general disputes as an IMC certified professional List publicly on IMI's international register; signal credibility globally Add a university-issued credential to your CV and professional profile
Recognition International training community Worldwide, especially commercial and cross-border contexts Academic and corporate, especially in Germany and the EU
When you earn it Once attendance for the 40-hour course is confirmed After IMC facilitates your submission to IMI and SIMI On completion of all 60 self-study hours
Required to practise? Yes — this is the foundation No, but strongly recommended for international work No, but adds academic weight to your profile

To practise in specialised fields like family or commercial mediation, additional national or sector-specific qualifications are typically required alongside your IMC credentials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions.
If anything is still unclear, feel free to contact us.

 

What certificate will I receive after completing the training?

Participants receive a certificate from IM Campus upon completion of 40 hours of live online mediation training. After submitting a one-hour onsite mediation simulation and a written reflection, participants are eligible to register with the International Mediation Institute (IMI) and the Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI). Upon completion of an additional 60-hour self-study course, participants are awarded a university certificate from the International School of Management. In addition to these academic and international qualifications and titles, formal recognition of mediation training is regulated differently in each country and must be clarified with the relevant local authorities. Regardless of formal recognition, the training provides in-depth knowledge of mediation and conflict resolution and enables participants to apply these skills effectively in their professional and private contexts after completion.

Why do participants from different countries pay different prices?

We believe where you're from shouldn't determine whether you can access quality mediation training. Our Fair Price System adjusts course fees to reflect each country's economy, so everyone pays an equal price, even if that's not the same number.

What are the main focus areas of the mediation training?

The IMC trainers have different professional backgrounds, focuses and nationalities. An interdisciplinarity from law, communication science, psychology, economics, peace studies etc. makes sure to consider different aspects of mediation. The trainers work in different countries and fields of mediation: business mediation, family mediation, peace mediation, international mediation, intercultural mediation but also coaching and team mediation.


What are the requirements for the mediation training?

Prerequisites for participation in mediation training area good level of English language, an academic education or professional experience.

What is the online live training set-up?

The IMC team provides a virtual room. Participants and trainers receive a link in order to access the sessions. To create a group atmosphere, camera and sound on is required. For mediation simulations and group work, trainers will divide the group into break out sessions. You will need internet access and a browser device. We work with the online video platform zoom. 

What happens if I miss a live session?

In order to receive the IMC certificate, you will need to complete 80% of the live sessions. If you are not able to attend this amount of live sessions, you will have the opportunity to repeat the missing trainings within our next course. 

What is the advantage of the online format of our mediation training?

Online mediation is a growing global field, and this course puts you at the forefront of it. You'll develop specialist expertise in international online mediation, along with the skills to mediate effectively in person too.


What opportunities will you have after completing the program?

You will be part of an international and intercultural alumni network – providing a platform to exchange experiences and work together as co-mediators. You will be able to deal with conflicts and be prepared for a career as an executive and resolve conflicts constructively. You will be qualified to offer (online) mediation and negotiation according to the rules in your country.

Is it possible to learn and apply mediation skills online at all?

From our experience, online live training provides you with skills and knowledge you need to conduct a mediation. In online live simulations body language and other non verbal communication can be read and taken into account. However, online and offline settings are not the same. In order to experience face-to-face simulations, we encourage our participants to meet with peers locally.

What is IMI Certification

Our mediation training is approved by the IMI. 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. You will be:

  • International recognised
  • Quality proved
  • Part of international network.


This course is part of the CONSENSUS Campus Program. CONSENSUS Campus is recognised as meeting the quality criteria set out by the International Mediation Institute (https://imimediation.org/program/consensus-campus/). CONSENSUS Campus has been granted dispensation by the IMI to deliver its existing approved training online during the covid crisis. 


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A certification you can actually use — starting July 13.

Reserve a seat in the next cohort, or talk to an advisor about whether the 10-week, the 1-week intensive or an upcoming on-site course fits best.

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