Self‑Study Mediation & ADR Courses

Self-Paced Online Courses about Mediation, ADR and Conflict Management.

Study anytime, anywhere. Our self-paced online courses offer unlimited access to video lessons, readings, case studies, and exercises.

Why Choose Self‑Study with IMC?

Our self‑study course offers the flexibility to learn mediation and conflict resolution skills on your own schedule, without compromising on quality or accreditation.

Whether you're preparing for career advancement or exploring the field, this affordable, globally recognised programme lets you study anytime, anywhere

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How it Works

International Mediation Campus is an IMI-accredited training institution. Every time you complete a self-paced online course, you will receive a reputable certificate to add to your CV or resume.

We provide International Mediation Campus and ISM University certificates depending on the specific online course. Our certificates will help you advance your career in the mediation, alternative dispute resolution and conflict management sectors.

What You Will Learn

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    Mediation & ADR Foundations

    Understand the core principles, methods, and processes of international mediation, conflict management, and alternative dispute resolution.

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    Communication Skills

    Learn how to listen actively, ask effective questions, and manage dialogue in high-conflict situations.

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    Emotional Intelligence

    Develop greater self-awareness and empathy to manage emotions, including your own and those of others, in mediation settings.

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    Conflict & Negotiation Strategies

    Explore how conflicts escalate, how to classify them, and how to apply proven negotiation techniques for resolution.

Certified Mediation, ADR and Conflict Management Courses

Build your skills with IMC. Join professionals around the world who trust us for internationally recognised mediation and conflict resolution qualifications.

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International Mediation Course: Process, Principles and Methods

Study mediation and conflict resolution principles and techniques. Complete this course and receive an IMC certificate.

Enroll — €95
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Business & Commercial Mediation

Gain knowledge and practical skills in international business and commercial mediation. Complete this course and receive an ISM University certificate.

Enroll — €459
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Conflict Management in Organizations, at the Workplace and in Teams

Learn how to manage conflicts in the workplace effectively. Complete this course and receive an ISM University certificate.

Enroll — €459
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What to Expect From Our Online Mediation Courses

Become a specialist in mediation, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and conflict management with our self-paced online courses.

What’s Included

Your self-paced training pack gives you everything you need to build confidence and gain international recognition in mediation:

  • 60 hours of video lessons, readings, and exercises
  • Practical case studies and reflection tasks
  • Certificate from IMC or ISM University
  • Access to our international learning community
  • Invitations to alumni events and ongoing updates
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From day one, you’ll learn through high-quality materials and structured content, with the flexibility to study when it suits you.

What You Learn

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Mediation & ADR Principles

Explore the foundations of mediation and alternative dispute resolution, including key models, phases, and global best practices.

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Communication in Conflict

Strengthen your ability to listen actively, express clearly, and manage dialogue in high-stakes situations.

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Emotional Intelligence in Practice

Apply emotional awareness, self-regulation, and empathy to improve outcomes and build trust in mediation settings.

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Conflict & Negotiation Tools

Understand conflict patterns and learn practical strategies to guide parties through negotiation and resolution.

How You’ll Learn

Self-Paced Learning

Follow a structured path through essential mediation and conflict-resolution topics at your own pace.

Practical Materials

Gain access to 60 hours of video lessons, case studies, journal articles, slides, exercises, reading lists, and quizzes to deepen your understanding.

Applied Learning

Each module includes tasks that build practical skills, preparing you to apply what you learn with confidence.

Global Connection

Join an international community of learners from over 70 countries and stay connected through events, updates, and alumni activities.

Accreditation & Certification

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International Mediation Campus is accredited by the International Mediation Institute (IMI), ensuring the highest standards in mediation training.

When you complete a self-paced course, you will receive a certificate issued by IM Campus or ISM University, depending on the course. These certificates are recognised globally and support your professional development in mediation, conflict resolution, and ADR.

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Your certificate is a valuable credential to include on your CV, LinkedIn profile, or professional applications.

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Complete the Course at Your Pace

Build advanced mediation and leadership skills with our flexible self-paced course.

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Enrol online today, learn at your own pace, and earn a globally recognised mediation certificate.

Hear from our Alumni

Trusted by global network of IMC Fellows from over 70 countries.

5 Star Review

Thank you, IMC, for making this mediator training so interesting! It has triggered inside me a desire to go beyond the course material and to start practicing mediation.

Romain Muller

Romain Muller

EU Projects Officer & Embodiment Facilitator

5 Star Review

I was looking for a course that could provide me knowledge as well as a certificate with which I could start working and IMC fulfilled these criteria!

Fernanda Jotz

Fernanda Jotz

Lawyer

5 Star Review

I really liked the course, it was rich and practical

Varsenik Ayrapetyan

Varsenik Ayrapetyan

mediation

5 Star Review

The teachers were just amazing and it was a great, quality program! Thank you very much IMC, I really enjoyed the training sessions.

Cecilia Flores Rueda

Cecilia Flores Rueda

International Dispute Resolution

5 Star Review

I was initially doubtful of using an online platform for a mediator training as I was not sure how we could practice the taught skills throughout the course in this manner. However, this was not the case at all, IMC’s international training worked so well!

Kit Ling Viriginia Hui

Kit Ling Viriginia Hui

Customer Service & Logistics

5 Star Review

From the perspective of a student, my takeaway was, within this course, that it is not enough for you to study books alone. You have to do real practical sessions and the practices that we had in this training during these three months were really, really helpful for me.

Mazyar Javid

Mazyar Javid

Attorney

5 Star Review

I had thought that I already knew about mediation as a lawyer. Nevertheless, with IMC, I experienced explorations that I had not previously considered in every session.

Megha Chaturvedi

Megha Chaturvedi

Advocate

5 Star Review

Theoretical issues will be discussed in the universities! It's time to work on soft skills that you can't find in the books. Learning and gaining those skills will affect your career path as a lawyer or legal expert. Besides, you'll be in touch with professionals all around the world.

Davoud Erfanian

Davoud Erfanian

Legal Expert

5 Star Review

I can’t think of one day where there wasn’t a direct clash with between IMC’s training sessions and my university classes. At the end, I skipped my university classes and instead joined the training sessions every single time because I learned so much more at IMC!

Ambarin Khambati

Ambarin Khambati

Lawyer & Mediator

5 Star Review

Watching the mediators mediate is something missing in the market and IMC fulfils this!

Saner Ahmedov

Saner Ahmedov

Conflict Resolution Advisor & Mediator

5 Star Review

Everything was so enriching and I loved this multicultural class. I think that was the main learning here because we learnt to be an international mediator because this is a huge cross-cultural mediation. When I need a co-mediator from another country, I will remember you.

Daniel Brantes

Daniel Brantes

Researcher

5 Star Review

IMC presents a huge spectrum of the field of mediation with an enriching variety of speakers, approaches, thoughts, and insights along with simulations that range from family to peace negotiations!

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Why Choose Us?

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    Expert Trainers

    Our instructors are seasoned mediators with extensive experience in military and conflict resolution contexts.  

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    Customised Curriculum

    We understand the unique challenges faced by military professionals and have designed our training to address them directly.

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    Proven Methodology

    Our training is based on time-tested mediation techniques and practical applications tailored to real-world scenarios.

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    International Certification and Accreditation

    On completion of all of the certification and accreditation steps outlines above, an IMC Professional Mediation Course graduate has the ability to be certified three times by IMC, IMI and ISM and accredited by SIMI

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.

Mandana Kamali

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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Gulmira Narbaeva

Gulmira Narbaeva

Internationally Certified Mediator

Founder of the private institution international centre for mediation and law "Concord", founder and director of the public association International Bureau of Accreditation and Certification.

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Sezil Durmuş

Sezil Durmuş

Attorney at Law &, Mediator

Sezil Durmuş is an Attorney at Law registered in Istanbul Bar and a Mediator registered in Turkish Ministry of Justice. She focuses her practice on Contracts Law, Corporate Law and Employment Law by a..

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Prof Feargal Cochrane

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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Maria Francesca Francese

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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Rafael Lobo Niembro

Rafael Lobo Niembro

Mediator

Rafael Lobo Niembro is a lawyer, mediator, facilitator, trainer and consultant in conflict management in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He is Founding Partner of Alinea, the first Private Mediation Ce..

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Ana Maria Maia Gonçalves

Ana Maria Maia Gonçalves

Business leader in global organizations, educator, mediator and executive coach

Ana´s professional expertise in online dispute resolution (ODR) has focused on enhancing the quality of the mediation practice using ICT- information and communication technology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Access straightforward answers to your questions about courses, certification, and enrolment. Our team is available to provide dedicated support whenever you need further assistance.

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. In an online personal admission interview, we make sure that all participants fit into the group in terms of their personalities and qualifications. Open questions from interested parties can also be discussed.

What is the online live training set-up?

The IM-Campus 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 IM-Campus 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 global trend. More and more and especially taking into account the present situation with COVID, online mediation is demanded. Our participants will be experts in the field of online mediation and especially international online mediation. The knowledge provided in the course enables you to conduct face-to-face mediation, too.

What certificate will I receive after completing the training?

Participants will receive a certificate from the IM Campus: completion of 40 hours of live online mediation training and stating that the content of the training meets the recommendations of the EU guidelines for mediation training and the IMI guidelines. The recognition is regulated differently in each country and has to be discussed with the appropriate local authorities. Independent of the formal recognition, the training provides profound knowledge on mediation and conflict resolution and enables the participants to apply these skills in their professional or private environment after completion.

Why do participants from different countries pay different prices?

Our Fair Price System Policy considers the different purchasing power indexes. We want to give anyone from anywhere access to our mediation program by adjusting the prices to each countries economy and situation. So to speak, everybody pays not the same sum but the same price.

What are the main focus areas of the mediation training?

The IM Campus 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 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.

Explore Our Courses and Offers

Advance your career with IMC. Trusted worldwide by professionals seeking internationally recognised mediation and conflict resolution qualifications.

Professional Mediation
Training Course

40-hour IMI-certified mediation training—live, interactive sessions plus self-study. Finish in 12 weeks or one intensive week, with fair, country-adjusted pricing.

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Tailored Mediation
Training for Teams

Custom live conflict management and mediation training for teams, IM Campus certified, with flexible duration and tailored pricing.

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