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Basic Mediation Training

Event Details
Dates (2026) January 22. 23 & 29, 30 (Thursday - Friday, 2 consecutive weeks)
Time 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT daily (Includes a 1-hour lunch break)
Location (Online) Zoom

Registration Information

  • ▶ Registration Deadline: January 15, 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.

About the Training

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.
  • All attendees must have Zoom installed on an appropriate device to support on-camera participation for the duration of the training.
  • Training events that do not meet the minimum registration requirement may be rescheduled.

 


more info...
1/22/2026
-1/23/2026
9:00am to 5:00pm


Basic Mediation Training

Event Details
Dates (2026) January 22. 23 & 29, 30 (Thursday - Friday, 2 consecutive weeks)
Time 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT daily (Includes a 1-hour lunch break)
Location (Online) Zoom

Registration Information

  • ▶ Registration Deadline: January 15, 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.

About the Training

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.
  • All attendees must have Zoom installed on an appropriate device to support on-camera participation for the duration of the training.
  • Training events that do not meet the minimum registration requirement may be rescheduled.

 


more info...
1/29/2026
-1/30/2026
9:00am to 5:00pm


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