CMS offers a practicum program in which new mediators are mentored, developed, evaluated and certified according to the standards set forth by Resolution Washington and the Washington Mediation Association (WMA).
In order to become a CMS certified mediator, you must complete the following steps:
Complete the Professional Mediation Training
Apply and be admitted to the Practicum Program
Complete the Practicum Program, including a mock mediation assessed by WDRC certification team
Once certified, fulfill annual continuing education hours and actively mediate
The Mediation Practicum Program is a rigorous process. If you are considering pursuing mediator certification, please carefully review this document. Once admitted to the program most people take 8-18 months to reach certification. If you are interested in family or other specialized mediation certification, please note that advanced training in the topic area and additional practicum steps will be required.
Download the 2024 Practicum Program outline
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