Mediation
Level: Professional Development
By successfully completing this course, you will:
- Gain skills and knowledge in Mediation to to expand an existing practice, as a foundation qualification towards further studies, or for personal interest
- Be awarded the BSY Professional Certificate of Merit
- Be eligible to become a member of AHCP (Association of Complementary Practitioners)
You can study this course from the comfort of your own home; in your own time and at your own pace; with helpful support and encouragement from our friendly tutors.
Course overview
Mediation is an effective method of conflict resolution in the workplace and in domestic and neighbourhood disputes. Mediation aims to arrive at a solution where there are no winners and losers but an agreed outcome that is negotiated through discussion. This course gives you a valuable insight into the mediation process and how people benefit, and examines many of the skills and qualities required by a mediator. You will learn about communication skills, building rapport with clients, and the importance of confidentiality, empathy and respect.
Syllabus
Practical training
No practical training is required to complete this course.
Prerequisites
It is essential that you hold a qualification in counselling, stress management, psychotherapy, or similar.
View our Basic Counselling Skills course.
View our Stress Management course.
View our Psychotherapy course.
Level
On successful completion of this course, you have received training designed as professional development to gain additional skills and knowledge to expand the practice of the existing therapist.
Certification
On successful completion students will receive the following award: The BSY Professional Certificate of Merit in Mediation.
Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons.
You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.
At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then arrive for you to continue when it suits you. This allows us to continually assess understanding and competence of the subject.
Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion you will be awarded your BSY certificate.
