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11 October 2011

Mediation is a way of resolving dispute that can prevent the need for formal resolution through a court process or through grievance procedures in workplace disputes. In recent years the use of mediators in neighbourhood disputes, divorce, custody and property issues have significantly increased to the extent that there is a growing demand for accredited mediators who are trained to an advanced level.

There is an expectation from those who refer people to mediation that the mediators are qualified to give a professional service to people  caught up in conflict.
PRG are offering an Advanced Mediators training course that will qualify you to become an accredited mediator through an experiential learning process that will allow you to work in many types of conflict.
This course is accredited through the Northern Ireland Open College Network at level 3 with 9 credits, and is a 90 hour programme – 60 hours tutor input and 30 hours home study. The course is designed to meet the qualification needs of participants to work with all types of disputes such as interpersonal, neighbourhood and workplace issues.
Successful participants will be able to work as in-house mediators within their organisations, apply skills and knowledge of different mediation processes into an existing role, or be able to work a freelance mediator. Previous participants have included Human Resource Managers, Housing Officers, Community Workers, Teachers, Solicitors, Social Workers, Community Police Officers, Trade Union Representatives and anyone in a profession that deals with complaints.
The overall duration of the training is ten days with some home study to complete a learning journal.

• Venue: PRG training room, 16 Bishop Street, Derry / Londonderry, BT48 6PW
• Time: 9.30a.m – 4.30p.m
• Dates: 1st & 2nd November 2011, 15th & 16th November 2011, 29th & 30th November 2011, 13th & 14th December 2011, 10th /11th January 2012
• Cost: £500 per person – this is inclusive of OCN fees 

For further information or to register for this training, please contact the PRG Office on 028 7136 9206 or info@peaceprg.co.uk