CMC Accredited Civil & Commercial Mediation Foundation Course

Develop the practical skills and confidence to facilitate civil and commercial disputes effectively, impartially and professionally. This CMC Accredited, five-Saturday live online foundation course combines expert-led learning, practical mediation exercises, realistic role-play and assessment to help you build a strong foundation in mediation and alternative dispute resolution.

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Five Saturdays | Practical, Professional, Online

Develop the skills and confidence to conduct civil and commercial mediations with impartiality and professionalism.

Key InformationDetails
ProviderAAA Resolvu Mediation Academy
Duration5 Saturdays
Dates7, 14, 21, 28 Nov & 5 Dec 2026 (Saturdays)
Time9:00am – 6:00pm (UK)
DeliveryOnline (Zoom / Teams)
LevelFoundation
Websiteresolvu.co.uk
CertificationIssued on successful completion
RecognitionSubject to Civil Mediation Council status

About the Course

A structured, practical training programme combining theory, demonstrations, and hands-on mediation exercises. Participants progress from core skills to conducting a full mediation, learning how to:

  • Prepare and manage the end-to-end mediation process.
  • Facilitate effective communication between conflicting parties.
  • Handle high-stakes private meetings.
  • Support collaborative negotiation and final settlement.

The mediator is trained strictly as an impartial facilitator — not a decision-maker or advisor.

Core Philosophy

Who Should Attend

This course requires no prior experience and is ideally suited for professionals across multiple sectors:

  • Legal: Lawyers, solicitors, and legal professionals.
  • Corporate: Business owners, managers, consultants, and advisors.
  • Specialist Sectors: Finance, property, and insurance professionals.
  • Public Sector: Regulatory, compliance, and public sector roles.
  • Career Changers: Anyone pursuing mediation as a dedicated career path.

Course Structure

What You Will Learn

This course is suitable for:

Week 1: Foundations of Mediation

Introduction to core frameworks, setting up the mediation environment, and executing the mediator’s opening.

Week 2: Communication & Negotiation

Active listening, reframing conflict, and understanding negotiation dynamics.

Week 3: Exploration, Ethics & Private Meetings

Uncovering underlying interests, managing power imbalances, and executing private caucuses.

Week 4: Options, Settlement & Advanced Practice

Reality testing, overcoming impasse, drafting agreements, and final written assessment preparation.

Week 5: Full Mediation Assessment

Live practical mediation assessment with formal peer and trainer evaluation.

Practical Learning Approach

Our curriculum emphasises hands-on skill acquisition rather than just passive reading:

  • Live Mediation Exercises: Real-time roleplays simulating complex commercial disputes.
  • Trainer Demonstrations: Live breakdowns of techniques by master practitioners.
  • Feedback Loops: Continuous peer and expert trainer development reviews.
  • Final Assessed Mediation: A milestone practical exam to prove competence.

Assessment & Certification

To ensure professional-grade competency, benchmarks are set via two distinct evaluations:

  1. Written Assignment: Completed during Week 4 to evaluate theoretical understanding.
  2. Practical Assessment: A live mediation simulation evaluated during Week 5.

Focus is strictly placed on safe, impartial, and effective mediation — not on forcing a settlement.

Expert Trainers

The program is developed and led by highly experienced legal and mediation professionals:

  1. Dr Lal Akhter – CMC Registered Mediator, Fellow Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
  2. Masood Ahmed – Associate Professor of Law

Focus is strictly placed on safe, impartial, and effective mediation — not on forcing a settlement.

Why Choose AAA Resolvu

  • Structured, Professional Training: Designed around real-world industry demands.
  • Strong Practical Focus: Maximizes time spent in simulated practice.
  • Small Group Learning: Low participant-to-trainer ratio for personalized attention.
  • Expert Trainers: Learn from practicing academics and legal professionals.
  • Individual Feedback: Dedicated development tracks for every participant.

Attendance & Technical Requirements

Course Requirements

Participants must attend all scheduled sessions, complete all exercises/assessments, and engage fully in practical simulation work to be eligible for certification.

Online Environment

Participants must attend all scheduled sessions, complete all exercises/assessments, and engage fully in practical simulation work to be eligible for certification.

  • Stable, high-speed internet connection.
  • Dedicated camera and external or high-quality microphone.
  • Quiet, private working environment free from external distractions.

Fees, Booking & Contact

Fees & Booking

Course fee details and registration options are available exclusively online.

Apply Online: resolvu.co.uk

Contact Details

Course fee details and registration options are available exclusively online.

Academy: AAA Resolvu Mediation Academy
Email: info@resolvu.co.uk
Address: Units 1 & 2, St. Matthews Business Centre, Gower Street, Leicester, LE1 3LJ

Start Your Mediation Journey

Gain practical skills in communication, negotiation, and dispute resolution.

Apply now at resolvu.co.uk.

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