Education Services

Experienced, practicing mediators can expand their toolboxes of techniques with a blend of mediation strategies that often proves more useful and effective than traditional methods. Developing three core skill sets – advanced strategies, ethics, and technology – can help practitioners advance from “average” to “masterclass.”
 
The course is organized into four prerecorded self-study presentations and two live, interactive skills-building practicums to provide a comprehensive learning experience for all.
 
Topics:
Module 1: Core Competencies – Revelations from Recent Research in the Field
Module 2: Blending Advanced Mediation Strategies
Module 3: Relational Strategies
Module 4: Online Nuances, Communication and Etiquette  

Live Interactive Practicums:

Modules 1 & 2:
Prerecorded Self Study - April 15th - April 21st
Live Practicum #1: April 22nd - 10:00am PT

Modules 3 & 4:
Prerecorded Self Study -  April 22nd - April 28th
Live Practicum #2: April 29th - 10:00am PT

Course Information
The live practicums will be held on ZOOM. A link will be sent prior to the first session. A syllabus and other course materials will be provided.

AAA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
As part of its long-standing, ongoing educational mission, the American Arbitration Association grants a limited number of scholarships that cover the cost of educational program registration. Scholarship eligibility is limited to students, government workers, retired professionals, arbitrators/mediators who are no longer active on the AAA roster, and others as may be determined by the AAA. To request a registration fee scholarship, please send an email to Scholarships@adr.org. Include your current position and affiliation, and a brief description of the basis for your registration fee scholarship request. The American Arbitration Association reserves the right to grant or deny any request based on the information provided by the requesting individual and available space in the program.

If you are an AAA Panelist please note this program does not satisfy your annual Arbitrator Continuing Education requirement.

CLE Information:

The AAA has not applied for and is not offering CLE credits in any jurisdiction for this program. If you require CLE credit for this program, or if you are a professional in a discipline other than the practice of law, you will be able to download a certificate following completion which you may be able to use to submit the program on your own for credit (we suggest that you confirm application requirements with the appropriate licensing body)

Questions?

Please contact Michael Rodriguez at CustomerService@aaamediation.org or 877-252-0426.