These 3 courses make up the Separation and Divorce Mediation Certificate Program. Along with the Communications in ADR & National Introductory Mediation basic mediation training courses, they also meet the education requirements to apply for a Q. MED Family Designation.

How to Register/ Apply:

There are no set dates for this program. If you are interested, please ensure you have met the pre-requisites and click here to download and complete the application form. Once completed, please email your application to education@adralberta.com. Class sessions will be scheduled once we have enough accepted applicants. Please read the application form for further details. If you have previously completed courses in the Separation and Divorce series, you can still apply for just the specific courses you are looking to complete.

Certificates of completion will be issued upon completion of each part upon request. A program certificate will automatically be granted upon completion of the program.

Part 1: Foundations, Parenting Plans, and Child Support

Course Description:

This course prepares mediators to manage a separation or divorce mediation from the time of initial contact, to creation of a mediated agreement, including parenting plans and child support.

Course Details:

Cost: $2000 + GST

Students should be prepared to dedicate 3-4 hours for pre-course assignments. This course requires approximately 3 hours of course work before each session. This course typically runs from 9:00am- 3:00pm on each session.

Attendance for all 8 sessions and completion of all assignments (approximately 8 hours) is mandatory to receive full credit hours. This course counts for 45 credit hours.

*Before the start of Session 3, all students need to have completed the Parenting After Separation course. This free training is a requirement of the Separation & Divorce Mediation: Foundations, Parenting Plans, and Child Support course. The Parenting After Separation for Families in High Conflict course is recommended, but not required.

Visit the Foundations, Parenting Plans & Child Support Course page for more information.

Part 2: Spousal Support and Division of Property

Course Description:

This course provides an overview of the federal and provincial legislation that governs the calculation of spousal support and the division of property when couples separate.

Course Details:

Cost: $800 + GST

Students should be prepared to dedicate 4-5 hours for post-course assignments. This course requires approximately 2 hours of course work before each session. This course typically runs from 9:00am-1:00pm on each session.

Attendance for all 4 sessions and completion of all assignments is mandatory to receive full credit hours. This course counts for 14 credit hours.

Visit the Spousal Support Division of Property Course page for more information.

Part 3: High Conflict Mediation: Managing Conflict & Complexity in Mediation

Course Description:

The potential for conflict is everywhere, and escalation and high conflict behaviours are almost unavoidable for many professionals working in conflict resolution. Mediators, and allied professionals, working with parties involved in potentially high conflict mediations need to understand and manage complexity, emotional intensity, and challenges that may arise during a mediation.

Using a trauma informed practice perspective, this course prepares mediators to manage aspects of high conflict mediations, including safety screening, dealing with parties experiencing poor mental health, addictions and substance use issues, strong emotions, and challenging behaviours associated with personality disorders.   Mediators will be equipped with the tools to determine whether to proceed and, if so, to mediate what can be high conflict discussions.

Course Details:

Cost: $1300 + GST

In addition to class hours/live sessions, students can expect to spend about 2 hours per week on reading and 1 hour per week on activities to prepare for live sessions.

Assignments will take approximately 8-12 additional hours – this depends on learning style and on whether you are currently practicing or just starting out. Students will also be required to participate in a 75-minute role-play, complete a self-assessment and a portfolio assignment.

Attendance for all 5 sessions and completion of all assignments is mandatory to receive full credit hours. This course counts for 28 credit hours.

Visit the High Conflict Mediation Course page for more information.

Mandatory Prerequisites:

National Introductory Mediation or equivalent

More Details about the Program:

This program will be presented online. In order to participate in this format, students must be available during session times listed without distraction. In addition, students require a strong internet connection, a computer with a webcam, and a microphone.

Mandatory Prerequisites:

National Introductory Mediation or equivalent

Attendance for all scheduled classes is mandatory