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Whether you're mediating cases referred by the court or serving as a private arbitrator, proper training is essential. This includes the training necessary to serve as a neutral as well as the ongoing education required to maintain a strong practice.

There are many opportunities to begin training in ADR and to further your skills and knowledge. The chart below lists some of these opportunities, including Part 146 approved trainings and courses.

Additional training and events may be listed with the New York State Dispute Resolution Association and with the ADR Inclusion Network.

Upcoming Trainings
Start Date	Title	Details	Training Type*
April 7th - 11th, 2025	Basic Mediation Training	Trainer: Chris Daly Dates: Monday, April 7th - Friday, April 11th, 2025 (5 full days) Times: 9:30am-4:30pm Location: Live and interactive online on Zoom Price: $1,595.00 Website and Registration: https://nypeace.paylite.net/ViewMerchandise.aspx?ID=0abda1f9-3627-4b9a-b57e-72ed0d69e0b7 Hosted By New York Peace Institute Scholarships are available on the link	Part 146 Initial Mediation Training
April 8, 2025 May 2025 (just a few spots left)	40 Hour Mediation Certificate Program	Trainer: William Logue & Lorain M. Della Porta Organization: Quinnipiac Law school Center on Dispute resolution Dates: 8:30 AM-5:30 PM May 8, 9 will be on Zoom and May 15, 16 on campus at the law school Location: Hours of Self-paced Asynchronous Pre-work 4 days at Quinnipiac Law School, North Haven, CT Price: Early registration $1,500; regular registration $1,750 Website and Registration: For additional information and registration please visit https://www.qulawdisputeresolution.org/40hour-mediation-training	Part 146 Initial Mediation Training
April 16th, 2025	Advanced Elder / Adult Family Mediation Training	Organization: Elder Decisions®, a division of Agreement Resources, LLC Trainers: Arline Kardasis and Crystal Thorpe Meeting Times: 12:15 to 5:00 PM EDT Dates: April 16 to May 21, 2025 (five Wednesdays and one Thursday) Wednesday, April 16 Thursday, April 24 Wednesday, April 30 Wednesday, May 7 Wednesday, May 14 Wednesday, May 21 Location: Virtual via Zoom (MA) Price: $1,500. (Register by April 2.) Discounts and Scholarships available; see website for details. Website and Registration: https://agreementresources.com/elder-mediation-training/ and https://elderdecisions.com/ Details: This live online training teaches mediators specialized skills and techniques for mediating adult family conversations (in person and/or online) around issues such as inheritance/estate disputes, caregiving, living arrangements, financial planning, family vacation homes, family communication, and decision-making. The tools and skills shared are readily transferable to other contexts.	Part 146 Approved for 16 hours of Additional Mediation Training
April 23rd, 2025	Basic Mediation Training	Organization: Center for Dispute Settlement Trainer: Kim Reisch, Esq. Dates: April 23-25 and May 1-2, 2025, 8:30am-5:00pm Location: Notre Dame Retreat House, Canandaigua, NY Price: $1,000 for the general public, $200 for Approved CDS volunteers. Volunteer scholarships are available. Interview and application required Website and Registration: https://www.cdsadr.org/?q=events Details: This 35-hour training introduces participants to the theory, principles, and practice of mediation in the Transformative Mediation framework to prepare them to mediate community disputes as a volunteer with the Center for Dispute Settlement. This training is Part 146 approved for 24 hours of Initial Mediation Training.	Part 146 Initial Mediation Training
May 5th to May 9th, 2025	5-day & 8-week 40-hour Mediation Training	Organization: Phoenix Dispute Solutions Dates/Meeting Times: To accommodate all delegates, trainings are delivered over different timeframes: Five-Day Intensive Training April 14th, 2025 - April 18th, 2025 (11 am - 7 pm ET every day) May 5th, 2025 - May 9th, 2025 (11 am - 7 pm ET every day) Eight-Week Training May 23rd, 2025 - July 11th, 2025 (12 pm - 4 pm ET every Friday) May 24th, 2025 - July 12th, 2025 (12 pm - 4 pm ET every Saturday) Location: Virtual Price: $1,299.99 Website and Registration: https://phoenixdisputesolutions.com/usa/training-events/phoenix-mediation-training-new-york Details: This course is for professionals seeking to qualify as mediators and work with court panels or in private practice. The course is delivered online but synchronously. The participants go through an interactive and practice-focused learning experience, with an emphasis on coaching and feedback through role play exercises.	Part 146 Initial 24 Hours & Additional 16 Hours (Commercial & PI) Mediation Training
May 7, 2025	NYSCDM 60-Hour Divorce Mediation Training	Organization: New York State Council on Divorce Mediation Trainer: Lara Traum, Esq. Meeting Times: 4 Wednesdays in May and 1 Friday in May, during the day, as follows: 5/7 Wed - 9:30 am to 1:15 pm [lunch break] 2 pm to 6:15 pm 5/9 Fri - 9:30 am to 1:15 pm [lunch break] 2 pm to 6:15 pm 5/14 Wed - 9:30 am to 1:15 pm [lunch break] 2 pm to 6:15 pm 5/21 Wed - 9:30 am to 1:15 pm [lunch break] 2 pm to 6:15 pm 5/28 Wed - 9:30 am to 1:15 pm [lunch break] 2 pm to 6:15 pm Location: Virtual Price: $1,850 per person (Discounts are available for teams; scholarships are available.) Website and Registration: https://nyscdm.mykajabi.com/ Details: TPart 1 includes 20+ hours of asynchronous legal, mental health, and financial subject-matter training by various experts via online video modules to be completed 24 hours before the live classes Part 2 is the Live 40-Hour Skill Building Class, which is Part-146 approved for 40 hours, and takes place on Zoom. Additional Questions: Call 516-227-2595 or email [email protected]	Part 146 Approved for 40 hours of Combined Case-type Specific Mediation Training in Divorce.
May 12th - 16th, 2025	Basic Mediation Training	Trainer: Chris Daly Dates: Monday, May 12th - Friday, May 16th, 2025 (5 full days) Times: 9:00am-5:00pm Location: The Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10460 Price: $1,695.00 Website and Registration: https://nypeace.paylite.net/ViewMerchandise.aspx?ID=7acfbd3c-c26b-4062-bb83-111664f322e2 Hosted By New York Peace Institute Scholarships are available on the link	Part 146 Initial Mediation Training
May 20, 2025	Three-day 24-hour Basic Commercial Mediation Training	Organization: Simeon H. Baum, Resolve Mediation Services Inc. Co-sponsored by the Dispute Resolution Section of the New York State Bar Association; Hosted by Fordham Law School Meeting Times: Tuesday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. May 20-22, 2025 Location: Fordham School of Law 150 West 62nd Street New York, NY 10023 Price: NYSBA DRS Member Price:$975.00; NYSBA Member Price:$1,050.00; Non-Member Price:$1,395.00 Website and Registration: https://nysba.org/events/3-day-commercial-mediation-training-spring-2025/ CLE: Yes Breakfast and lunch will be served	Part 146 Three-day 24-hour Basic Commercial Mediation Training This course is specific to commercial mediation and cannot be counted to satisfy the 24 initial mediation training hours required for non-commercial matters.
May 28, 2025	Advanced Mediation Training: Skills and Feedback	Organization: Phoenix Dispute Solutions Meeting Times: 9:30am-4:30pm Location: Virtual Price: $350, $50 discount for NYSDRA members with code CLE: 5.5 CLE credits for NY Attorneys Requirements: Attendees must have completed an Initial Mediation Training Website and Registration: www.fisherlawpractice.nyc/registerk Details: Our engaging Advanced Mediation Training provides a brief overview of essential intervention approaches, a discussion of best practices for virtual mediation, and realistic hypotheticals for group problem-solving. Most importantly, our realistic role plays offer space for participants to practice and receive individualized feedback. This is an engaging refresher for mediators in private, court, and community contexts. Appropriate for lawyers, HR, judges, C Suite, Directors, professionals, counselors, clergy, students, and anyone seeking the space to hone their skills.
June 2, 3, 4 & 5, 2025	24-Hour Basic Mediation Training	Organization: Stalder Mediation Meeting Times: June 2, 3, 4 & 5, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location: Virtual Price: $1,600 Website and Registration: For more information and to register, please visit our website Details: Our comprehensive 24-hour training covers the basic theory and skills of mediation in a dynamic and engaging learning environment. This training addresses the role of law and lawyers in mediation and will prepare participants to mediate in private, court-referred and community contexts. Our training is appropriate and applicable for professionals of all disciplines, and has been taken by numerous judges throughout New York State, as well as lawyers, therapists, educators, clergy, human resources professionals and many others. Past trainees highlight our engaging and interactive approach, our top notch trainer and coaching team, and the dedicated technology assistance that we provide throughout the program.	Part 146 Initial Mediation Training
June 10, 2025	Two-day 16-hour Advanced Commercial Mediation Training	Organization: Simeon H. Baum, Resolve Mediation Services Inc. Co-sponsored by the Dispute Resolution Section of the New York State Bar Association; Hosted by Fordham Law School Meeting Times: Tuesday through Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. June 10-11, 2025 Location: Fordham School of Law 150 West 62nd Street New York, NY 10023 Price: NYSBA DRS Member Price:$670.00; NYSBA Member Price:$745.00 ; Non-Member Price:$1,075 Website and Registration: https://nysba.org/events/2-day-advanced-commercial-mediation-training-spring-2025/ CLE: Yes Breakfast and lunch will be served	Part 146 Two-day 16-hour Advanced Commercial Mediation Training
June 23-26, 2025	24 Hour Basic Mediation Training	Organization: Center for Understanding in Conflict by Katherine Miller, Antoinette Delruelle and Michelle Exline Minovi Meeting Times: June 23, 2025 : 3pm - 6pm, 7pm - 9pm June 24, 2025 : 9am - 12:30pm, 2pm - 6pm, 7pm - 9pm June 25, 2025 : 9am - 12:30pm, 2pm - 6pm, 7pm - 9pm June 26, 2025 : 9am - 12pm Location: Highlights Foundation Retreat Center, 392 Boyds Mills Road, Milanville, PA 18443 Price: The program training fee is $1200 plus a fee for the facility, lodging, and meals as follows. Note that all rooms contain a private bathroom. Private room: $795 for a total of $1,995. Shared double room: $595 for a total of $1,595. Commuter for those not staying at Highlights: $495, for a total of $1,495. Financial aid may be available for training fees. Website and Registration: 24-Hour Basic Mediation Training (East Coast) — The Center for Understanding in Conflict Details: Participants will learn to deescalate unproductive arguments and conflict dynamics and guide parties and lawyers involved toward positive discussions and effective decision-making. The training also covers how law and lawyers play a part in mediation, Upon completing this training participants will be eligible for advanced mediation trainings, including the CUC 16-hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training of June 26, 27 and 28, 2025. CLE Credits: 27H NYS CLE credits including 3 ethics and 1 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias.	Part 146 Initial Mediation Training
June 26-28, 2025	16 Hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training	Organization: Center for Understanding in Conflict by Michelle Exline Minovi and Joy Rosenthal Meeting Times: June 26, 2025 : 1pm - 6pm, 7pm - 9pm June 27, 2025 : 9am - 12:30pm, 2pm - 6pm, 7pm - 9pm June 28, 2025 : 9am - 12pm Location: Highlights Foundation Retreat Center, 392 Boyds Mills Road, Milanville, PA 18443 Price: The program training fee is $900 plus a fee for the facility, lodging, and meals as follows. Note that all rooms contain a private bathroom. Private room: $545 for a total of $1,445.Shared double room: $345 for a total of $1,245. Commuter for those not staying at Highlights: $295, for a total of $1,195. Those who have taken the 24h Basic mediation training of June 26 to 28, 2025 are also eligible to receive a 10% training fee discount. Website and Registration: 16-Hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training (East Coast) — The Center for Understanding in Conflict Details: Participants will learn matrimonial law (child support, maintenance, equitable distribution of marital assets/debts, and parenting - custody/visitation, decision-making authority) through role-plays and interactive exercises. This hands-on, online training also trains the core skills of the Understanding Based Approach, through lively demonstrations and role-plays, all of which immerse participants in the learning. Participants describe these different modes of learning and their interplay as engaging and rewarding. CLE Credits: 16H of NYS CLE credits including 1 ethics.	Part 146 16 Hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training
June 23-28, 2025	40H Basic Mediation Training and Advanced Matrimonial Mediation training	Organization: Center for Understanding in Conflict by Katherine Miller, Antoinette Delruelle, Michelle Exline Minovi and Joy Rosenthal Meeting Times: June 23, 2025 : 3pm - 6pm, 7pm - 9pm June 24, 2025 : 9am - 12:30pm, 2pm - 6pm, 7pm - 9pm June 25, 2025 : 9am - 12:30pm, 2pm - 6pm, 7pm - 9pm June 26, 2025 : 9am - 12:30pm, 2pm - 6pm, 7pm - 9pm June 27, 2025 : 9am - 12:30pm, 2pm - 6pm, 7pm - 9pm June 28, 2025 : 9am - 12pm Location: Highlights Foundation Retreat Center, 392 Boyds Mills Road, Milanville, PA 18443 Price: The program training fee is $1,890 plus a fee for the facility, lodging, and meals as follows. Note that all rooms contain a private bathroom. Private room: $1,340 for a total of $3,230. Shared double room: $940 for a total of $2,830. Commuter for those not staying at Highlights: $840, for a total of $2,730. Website and Registration: https://understandinginconflict.org/event/working-creatively-with-conflict-40-hour-conflict-resolution-and-matrimonial-mediation-training-east-coast/ Details: Participants will learn to deescalate unproductive arguments and conflict dynamics and guide parties and lawyers involved toward positive discussions and effective decision-making. The training also covers how law and lawyers play a part in mediation. Participants will also learn matrimonial law (child support, maintenance, equitable distribution of marital assets/debts, and parenting - custody/visitation, decision-making authority) through role-plays and interactive exercises. This hands-on, online training also trains the core skills of the Understanding Based Approach, through lively demonstrations and role-plays, all of which immerse participants in the learning. Participants describe these different modes of learning and their interplay as engaging and rewarding. CLE Credits: Provides 43 hours of NYS CLE credits including 4 ethics and 1 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias.	Part 146 approved Basic Mediation Training and Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training
October 22, 2025	NYSCDM 60-Hour Divorce Mediation Training	Organization: New York State Council on Divorce Mediation Trainer: Lara Traum, Esq. Meeting Times: Wednesdays and Fridays and one Thursday during October and November as follows: 10/22 Wed - 9:30 am to 1:15 pm [lunch break] 2 pm to 6:30 pm 10/24 Fri - 9:30 am to 1:30 pm [with short break] 10/29 Wed - 9:30 am to 1:15 pm [lunch break] 2 pm to 6:30 pm 11/5 Wed - 9:30 am to 1:15 pm [lunch break] 2 pm to 6:30 pm 11/6 Thurs - 9:30 am to 1:30 pm [with short break] 11/7 Fri - 9:30 am to 1:30 pm [with short break] Location: Virtual Price: $1,850 per person (Discounts are available for teams; scholarships are available.) Website and Registration: https://nyscdm.mykajabi.com/ Details: Part 1 includes 20+ hours of asynchronous legal, mental health, and financial subject-matter training by various experts via online video modules to be completed 24 hours before the live classes Part 2 is the Live 40-Hour Skill Building Class, which is Part-146 approved, and takes place on Zoom. Additional Questions: Call 516-227-2595 or email [email protected]	Part 146 Initial Mediation Training

*please note the different types of Part 146 mediation training:

Part 146 Initial Mediation Training: a 24-hour Initial Mediation Training approved under Part 146.4(b)(1) and that fulfills the training prerequisite to take an Additional Mediation Training.
Part 146 Additional Mediation Training: a 16-hour Additional Mediation Training approved under Part 146.4(b)(2)
Part 146 Initial + Additional Mediation Training: a 40-hour Mediation Training Approved for 24 hours of Initial Mediation Training & 16 hours of Additional Mediation Training
COMBO: a 40-hour Mediation Training Approved for 24 hours of Initial Mediation Training & 16 hours of Additional Mediation Training in the specific case type covered only. Initial and Additional components of training may be offered separately. COMBO ONLY indicates that an Initial Mediation Training can only be taken with a specific Additional Mediation Training, i.e. may not be considered fulfilling the Part 146 prerequisite for Additional Mediation Trainings generally.

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