Accredited 40-Hour Mediation Training

Training For All Of Your Mediation Needs

Training to become a mediator can feel daunting, especially when you are trying to understand which course will genuinely help you qualify and take your next steps.

Align Mediation is an established mediation and mediation training provider with 15 years' experience helping people develop professional mediation skills and move towards practice.

Our accredited 40-hour online mediation training program is designed for people who want more than a certificate. It gives you structured training, personal tutor support, international recognition, and practical post-qualification guidance to help you start thinking seriously about how to use your qualification.

Train flexibly, qualify confidently, and receive post-qualification support to help you take your next steps as a mediator.

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At a Glance

  • 40 hours of accredited online mediation training
  • Six live 1:1 Zoom sessions with an experienced tutor
  • 15 years' experience as a mediation training provider
  • Internationally recognized through IMI
  • Post-qualification support included

Recognized & Accredited Training

CMC Registered Training Course 2026IMI — Certified Mediator Training Program
  • 100% Recommendation Rate

    Our past students consistently recommend Align Mediation for professional mediation training.

  • Flexible Online Training

    Complete your 40-hour mediation training online, with personal tutor support and live 1:1 Zoom sessions.

  • Recognized Training for Future Mediators

    Build practical mediation skills through accredited training designed to support your development as a professional mediator.

Training By State

Choose Your State Training Pathway

Our US mediation training pages are tailored to the state you are exploring. Choose your state below to learn more about the training, recognition and practical support available.

  • California Mediation Training

    Accredited 40-hour online mediation training for California residents, designed to meet and exceed DRPA training requirements and support your development as a professional mediator.

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  • Pennsylvania Mediation Training

    Flexible 40-hour online mediation training for Pennsylvania residents who want recognized training, practical skills and support after qualification.

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  • Illinois Mediation Training

    Accredited online mediation training for Illinois residents exploring private, workplace, civil, commercial or court-connected mediation opportunities.

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Who It's For

Who Our Mediation Training Is For

  • Legal Professionals - such as attorneys, legal directors, and judges

  • Professional advisors - such as accountants, financial advisors, healthcare, and other professionals

  • Graduates - especially those who wish to pursue a career in the legal industry

  • Those with responsibility for resolving disputes - such as company directors and business managers

  • Those who wish to begin a new and exciting career in negotiation, facilitation, dispute resolution

Post-Qualification Support

Post-Qualification Support That Helps You Take the Next Step

Many training providers stop once the course is complete. Align Mediation does not.

As part of the program, you receive practical post-qualification guidance designed to help you think seriously about how to use your training after you qualify. This includes support on presenting yourself professionally, approaching the market, building confidence, and beginning to explore real mediation opportunities.

You will complete a full 40-hour mediation certification program, receive practical guidance throughout, and finish with the confidence to take your next steps as a qualified mediator.

100% Recommendation Rate

Why Our Customers Chose Us

Bill Andrews

Bill Andrews

Mediator

I cannot recommend Harry and Steve at Align Mediation enough. They, and the service they offered, was of the highest order. The whole process was both professional and highly personable throughout, from initial conversations with Harry about which course was the most appropriate for my future career goals, through to the booking process and the subsequent help and support on completion.

The Align Mediation course was excellent. The course content, delivery and level of participant engagement were simply top-notch.

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Next Step

See the full course in detail

The brochure covers the full 40-hour syllabus, how the 1:1 tutor sessions work, accreditation detail, and the post-qualification support included with your training.

Prefer to talk it through first? Book a call and we will be happy to answer your questions before you commit to anything.

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