Training & Services for Mediators

This section is for family mediators to find information about training and professional development opportunities or for those who would like to train to become a family mediator. It also provides details of any current vacancies at NFM. Use the links below to navigate our family mediation training hub.

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Wednesday March 20, 2024

CPD Webinar for Mediators : Back To Basics : Drafting Summaries CPDD243

This two-hour ‘back to basics’ webinar is ideally aimed at newly-qualified mediators, and those returning to mediation after having taken [...]

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Thursday March 21, 2024

Free Q&A Webinar : Training as a Family Mediator – Q&A (FOCQ&A3)

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED, however, click here to book on our next available course on Tuesday 30th July [...]

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Monday March 25, 2024

Child-Inclusive Mediation Update (CIMU2403)

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Why not consider joining our next available course on 13th November? Book the course [...]

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Thursday March 28, 2024

CPD Webinar : Safeguarding (CPDWSG243)

Having a good understanding of safeguarding is fundamental in mediation.  In the context of separation, abuse may be intentional or [...]

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Thursday April 4, 2024

Training as a family mediator: NFM Introduction Day (IFM2404)

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Our next available course is on the 7th May - click here to book [...]

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Monday April 15, 2024

CPD – Webinar : Mediation As Artistry (CPDMA244)

FULLY BOOKED! Click here to view the next course date. In the words of Edwin Friedman, 'The difference between a [...]

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Wednesday May 1, 2024

Foundation Family Mediation Training Programme, starting May 2024 (FMT2405)

Welcome to the NFM Family Mediation Foundation Training Programme Before you can register for the full NFM Foundation Training Programme [...]

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Tuesday May 7, 2024

Training as a family mediator: NFM Introduction Day (IFM2405)

Looking for a career change, or a new, second string to your bow? A rewarding and fulfilling career helping separated [...]

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Monday May 13, 2024

CPD Webinar – Coaching Clients (CPDCC245)

Most mediation clients often find themselves navigating unfamiliar territory, with little awareness of how mediation works or the steps they [...]

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Thursday June 20, 2024

CPD : Tips and Traps of Collating Financial Disclosure (CPDTT246)

This 2-hour CPD course provides an opportunity to revisit the basics of collating financial disclosure. It will provide guidance on [...]

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Wednesday July 3, 2024

Training as Family Mediator : NFM Introduction Day (IFM2407)

Looking for a career change, or a new, second string to your bow? A rewarding and fulfilling career helping separated [...]

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Thursday July 4, 2024

Child-Inclusive Mediation : Awareness & Understanding (CIMA2407)

This course is needed by mediators who are not yet child-inclusive mediation (CIM) trained. Course attendees may be accredited or [...]

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Tuesday July 23, 2024

Child-inclusive mediation training (3 day course) CIM32407

This three-day course child-inclusive mediation course will be delivered by video conference Be up to date on the latest thinking [...]

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Friday July 26, 2024

CPD Webinar for Mediators : Back To Basics : Drafting Summaries CPDD247

This two-hour ‘back to basics’ webinar is ideally aimed at newly-qualified mediators, and those returning to mediation after having taken [...]

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Tuesday July 30, 2024

Free Q&A Webinar : Training as a Family Mediator – Q&A (FOCQ&A4)

Thinking of joining our Family Mediation Training? Do you want some more information or have a few questions that you'd like [...]

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Wednesday August 14, 2024

CPD : Working With Neurodivergent Clients (CPDND248)

Are you a mediator looking to enhance your practice and create an inclusive environment for all clients? This course delves [...]

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Friday August 16, 2024

Training as a family mediator: NFM Introduction Day (IFM2408)

Looking for a career change, or a new, second string to your bow? A rewarding and fulfilling career helping separated [...]

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Monday August 19, 2024

CPD – Webinar : Mediation As Artistry (CPDMA248)

In the words of Edwin Friedman, 'The difference between a professional and a hack is not in their degree or [...]

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Sunday September 1, 2024

Foundation Family Mediation Training Programme, starting September 2024 (FMT2409)

Welcome to the NFM Family Mediation Foundation Training Programme Before you can register for the full NFM Foundation Training Programme [...]

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Wednesday September 4, 2024

Training as a family mediator: NFM Introduction Day (IFM2409)

Looking for a career change, or a new, second string to your bow? A rewarding and fulfilling career helping separated [...]

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Tuesday September 10, 2024

Child-inclusive mediation training (3 day course) CIM32409

This three-day course child-inclusive mediation course will be delivered by video conference Be up to date on the latest thinking [...]

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Monday September 16, 2024

CIM Refresher (Child Inclusive Mediation) Training (CIMR2409)

If any of these statements fit your circumstances, then this one-day CIM Refresher course is for you: • It has [...]

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Tuesday September 17, 2024

Refresher Training For Family Mediators (RT2409)

Are you looking for refresher training for family mediators? If any of these statements fit your circumstances, then this is [...]

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Thursday September 19, 2024

CPD Webinar : Safeguarding (CPDWSG249)

Having a good understanding of safeguarding is fundamental in mediation. In the context of separation, abuse may be intentional or [...]

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Friday October 18, 2024

CPD : Tips and Traps of Collating Financial Disclosure (CPDTT240)

This 2-hour CPD course provides an opportunity to revisit the basics of collating financial disclosure. It will provide guidance on [...]

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Monday October 21, 2024

CPD Webinar – Coaching Clients (CPDCC241)

Most mediation clients often find themselves navigating unfamiliar territory, with little awareness of how mediation works or the steps they [...]

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Wednesday November 13, 2024

Child-Inclusive Mediation Update (CIMU2411)

If you’re a child-inclusive mediation (CIM) trained mediator, then our CIM Update course is for you! This course will update [...]

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Thursday November 14, 2024

Training as a family mediator: NFM Introduction Day (IFM2411)

Looking for a career change, or a new, second string to your bow? A rewarding and fulfilling career helping separated [...]

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Friday November 15, 2024

CPD Webinar for Mediators : Back To Basics : Drafting Summaries CPDD2411

This two-hour ‘back to basics’ webinar is ideally aimed at newly-qualified mediators, and those returning to mediation after having taken [...]

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Thursday November 21, 2024

Free Q&A Webinar : Training as a Family Mediator – Q&A (FOCQ&A5)

Thinking of joining our Family Mediation Training? Do you want some more information or have a few questions that you'd like [...]

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Monday December 16, 2024

Child-Inclusive Mediation : Awareness & Understanding (CIMA2412)

This course is needed by mediators who are not yet child-inclusive mediation (CIM) trained. Course attendees may be accredited or [...]

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Tuesday December 17, 2024

Training as a family mediator: NFM Introduction Day (IFM2412)

Looking for a career change, or a new, second string to your bow? A rewarding and fulfilling career helping separated [...]

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Professional Practice Consultancy : Self Study Online Training (PPC DL)

NFM’s PPC training programme offers suitably experienced family mediators the opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge to become a [...]

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CPD – Self Study – Getting To Grips With Accounts In Mediation (CPDGGAM)

This course is for mediators who would like to understand more about businesses and the information shared as part of [...]

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CPD : Self-Study Course – Getting To Grips With Being An Inclusive Mediator (CPDGGIM)

The overall aim of the course, which has been designed for mediators, is for you to be more confident in [...]

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CPD – Self Study – Domestic Abuse and Effective Screening (CPDDAES)

There is now a greater emphasis on training around screening and domestic abuse and rightly so. This online course will [...]

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CPD Self Study : Legal Aid Assessment – Beginners Guide (CPDLAA)

The overall aim of the course, which has been designed for mediators, is for you to understand more about Legal [...]

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CPD Self Study for PPC’s : Accreditation & Re-Accreditation (CPDPPCA)

This course has been designed for PPCs to help them understand their role in, and how to support trainee mediators [...]

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Working Towards FMCA Status – Portfolio Building (CPDPBA)

Unlock Your Journey to Accreditation: Become a Certified Family Mediator! This short self-study course is designed to guide you through [...]

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CPD : Safeguarding In Mediation (CPDSIM)

Our online course on Safeguarding in Mediation is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and confidence needed to [...]

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CPD Self Study : Effective MIAMs (CPDEM)

Unlock the secrets of effective MIAMS, specialised training for Family Mediators Are you a mediator looking to enhance your skills [...]

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CPD Self Study : Mental Health In Mediation (CPDMHIM)

Mediators will often work with clients facing mental health challenges. Poor mental health can cause someone not to cope with [...]

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