Accredited 40-Hour Mediation Training for CaliforniaAccredited Mediation Certification Program for California
Flexible online mediation training with CMC and IMI accreditation, practical tutor support, final assessment and post-qualification support.
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Become a certified mediator through Align Mediation's 40-hour online training program, designed for California residents who want flexible, practical and recognized mediation training.
Align Mediation is an established mediation and mediation training provider with 15 years' experience helping people develop professional mediation skills and take their first steps into practice.
This is not simply a course designed to give you a certificate. It is a practical training pathway that helps you qualify with confidence, understand how mediation works in practice, and begin thinking seriously about how to use your training after qualification.
Train flexibly, qualify confidently, and receive post-qualification support to help you take your next steps as a mediator.
At a Glance
- 40 hours of accredited online mediation training
- Six live 1:1 Zoom sessions with an experienced tutor
- Designed to meet and exceed DRPA training requirements
- Internationally recognized through IMI
- Post-qualification support included
California Standards
California Training Requirements & Recognition
The course is designed to meet California training standards and is supported by established accreditation.
Our 40-hour online mediation certification program is designed for California residents who want to train flexibly, qualify confidently, and start practicing as a mediator.
The course meets and exceeds the requirements of the Dispute Resolution Programs Act (DRPA), and is designed to support your development as a professional mediator. Please note that court and panel requirements vary, so you should check the specific admission criteria of any panel you wish to apply to.
- Helps you take your first steps into professional mediation practice
- Designed to support applications to court panels across California (court and panel requirements vary)
- Qualify for MCLE credit through approval by the State Bar of California
The course is internationally recognized through IMI and supported by established accreditation, giving students a credible qualification that can support their development as professional mediators.
Whether you're exploring a new career or adding mediation to your existing professional role, this accredited program gives you the practical skills, recognized training, and structured support you need to get started.
Recognized & Accredited Training
Post-Qualification Support
Post-Qualification Support That Helps You Take the Next Step
Qualifying is only the beginning. Align Mediation supports you after the course with practical guidance to help you build confidence, present yourself professionally, and start exploring mediation opportunities.
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.
With our flexible online format, you can complete your training from home, in your own time, while receiving personalized 1:1 support from an experienced mediation tutor through live Zoom training calls.
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.
Why Align Mediation
Why Choose This Mediation Course
- Start mediating with confidence
Get certified and ready to enter the dispute resolution field after completing the course.
- Qualify for California court panels
Our program meets and exceeds DRPA requirements and is designed to support applications to court-referred work.
- Train online, on your schedule
Study flexibly from home - no deadlines, no classroom. You decide when and where you train.
- Get personal support every step of the way
You'll work 1:1 with a dedicated tutor and receive six live Zoom training sessions as part of your program.
Everything You Get
What's Included in Your Course
- Quick Start Guide
Everything you need to get started with confidence, right from day one.
- 4 Comprehensive Course Modules
Structured training materials with clear, practical guidance.
- 4 Training Videos
Watch real footage from an in-person program to deepen your understanding.
- 4 Practical Module Exercises + 2 Assessments
Hands-on tasks with live tutor feedback after each module, plus two formal assessments.
- Progress Reports
Personalized feedback from your tutor to track your development throughout the course.
- “Top 20 Tips” Marketing Guide
How to promote yourself as a professional mediator and win your first clients.
- 1:1 Personal Tutor Support
Access your dedicated tutor anytime — phone and email support included.
- Official Certificate of Accreditation
Receive your certification immediately upon successful course completion.
100% Recommendation Rate
Why Our Customers Chose Us
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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