8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CT daily (Includes a 1-hour lunch break)
Location (In-Person)
Concord Mediation Center
Frederick Square | 2910 South 84th Street, Omaha, NE 68124
Registration Information
ⶠRegistration Deadline:April 14, 2026
Cost Structure
Category
Fee
Required Annual Membership Fee
$55
Early Registration (Training Cost)*
$850
Late Registration (Training Cost)**
$900 ($850 + $50 fee)
All trainings require active memberships with the Nebraska Mediation Association.
*Early registration closes 30 days before the start date.
**Late registration closes 7 days before training begins.
This 30-hour Basic Mediation Training is taught over four days and provides a balanced mix of theory and practical application. It fulfills the statutory requirements of the Nebraska Dispute Resolution Act and serves as the prerequisite for advanced training.
What You Will Learn
The curriculum implements diverse methods, including presentations, videos, and role-plays, and covers Nebraska's specific statutes and ethical standards.
Curriculum Essentials
Conflict theory, mediator ethics, and intervention models
Essential communication and negotiation skills
Theory and application of interest-based mediation
Dealing with emotions and bias awareness (cross-cultural implications)
Facilitative mediation style, focusing on keeping parties together (caucus as a tool)
Hands-on Practice
You will participate in several **simulated mediation role-plays**. These sessions include personalized feedback from experienced mediators/coaches at an excellent 4:1 role-player-to-coach ratio.
Materials Included:
Guided note-taking workbook
Mediator quick-guide reference booklet
Who Should Attend?
**No prior experience is required.** While this training is essential for those seeking to become qualified mediators, it is also highly valuable for anyone wanting to improve their communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills in both personal and professional settings.
Past attendees include professionals in:
HR
Law Enforcement
Healthcare
Education
Government
Insurance & Non-profit sectors
Important Notes
Attendees should budget mealtime carefully as training will resume promptly.
Training events that do not meet the minimum registration requirement may be rescheduled.
