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Foundations of Mediation
2026 

January
12 – 16

Missoula, Montana

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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40 Hours · In-Person
Certificate of Completion

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Build Skills to Mediate Conflict, Support Dialogue, and Foster Resolution

The Foundations of Mediation is a 40-hour, in-person course that teaches the principles and practice of facilitative mediation—a structured, communication-focused approach used to help people find common ground.
 

Through live roleplays, small-group exercises, and real-world case simulations, participants develop tools to manage conflict with confidence and empathy.

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Upon completion, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion and qualify to move forward into the CDRC Mentorship Program—your pathway to becoming a qualified CDRC mediator.

Why Join

  • Learn practical techniques you can apply at work, in the community, or at home.

  • Train with experienced mediators who offer personalized feedback

  • Earn a recognized Certificate of Completion

  • Become eligible for the CDRC Mentorship Program

  • Build professional and community connections across diverse fields

What You’ll Learn

  • Principles and stages of facilitative mediation

  • Communication and active-listening techniques

  • Managing emotion and power dynamics

  • Interest-based problem solving

  • Neutrality, confidentiality, and ethics

  • Cultural humility and inclusive practice

Next Step: The CDRC Mentorship Program

Graduates of the Foundations Training can apply to join the CDRC Mentorship Program, a guided practicum that includes: 4 Mediation Observations 4 Co-mediations with a Certified Mediator 4 Lead mediations with mentor support Completing the mentorship process qualifies you to mediate community, small-claims, and workplace cases in collaboration with the CDRC.

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