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Certified Mediation Training Spring/Summer 2026
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Autumn/Winter 2026
Accredited by the Mediator’s Institute of Ireland
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Course Description
The RoundTable certified mediation training programme, Accredited by the Mediator’s Institute of Ireland, offers you the opportunity to train as a mediator. Over the course of three months, you will gain an understanding of conflict, alternative dispute resolution, mediation legislation and the transformative, facilitative and evaluative models of mediation.
You will learn the skills and techniques of mediation, explore your style of mediation and apply your learning in simulated mediation situations, culminating in your preparation to go forward for assessment to become a certified mediator with the Mediators Institute Ireland.
This course is a blended learning course with 8 online sessions, delivered through Zoom, and 3 full days of classroom work. Classroom training will take place in a Cork City Venue. Total cost of training is €2325.00
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What the programme offers?
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Blended Learning Programme
- 8 online sessions via Zoom
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3 full days of in-person training in Cork City
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The entire programme runs over a period of three months
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Total cost: €2,325.00
Core Learning Areas
- Covers the theory and practice of mediation.
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Understanding conflict
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Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
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Relevant mediation legislation
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Three mediation models
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Skills Development & Application
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Practical training in:
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Mediation skills and techniques
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Developing and exploring your personal mediation style
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Simulated mediation scenarios to apply your learning in real-time
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Prepares learners to progress to the MII assessment phase
Accredited Mediation Qualification
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The programme is accredited by the Mediator’s Institute of Ireland (MII).
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It qualifies participants to train and be assessed for certification as a professional mediator.
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The course includes preparation to meet the MII’s standards and requirements for certification.
Main Benefits​​
Understand the Process
​​​​Gain a deep and practical understanding of the entire mediation process from start to finish.
Become a Qualified Mediator
Develop the skills needed to manage conflict effectively and become a certified mediator.
Manage Conflict
​​​​Master the techniques to manage disagreements and guide people toward a peaceful resolution.
Help People Find Peace
Serve as a neutral third party to assist individuals and groups in resolving their disputes peacefully.
Avoid Court & Legal Costs
Help people in conflict save valuable time and money by providing an alternative to costly legal processes.
Make an Impact
Use your skills to improve the lives of others, fostering better communication and understanding.
Dates
This course is a blended learning course with 8 online sessions, delivered through Zoom, and 3 full days of classroom work. Classroom training will take place in a Cork City Venue.
Session 1
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Date: Tuesday, 24th March 2026
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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Format: Online
Session 2
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Date: Thursday, 26th March 2026
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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
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Format: Classroom (Cork) – Full day
Session 3
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Date: Tuesday 31st March 2026
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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Format: Online
Session 4
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Date: Thursday, 2nd April 2026
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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Format: Online
Session 5
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Date: Tuesday, 14th April 2026
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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Format: Online
Session 6
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Date: Thursday, 16th April 2026
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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
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Format: Classroom (Cork) – Full day
Session 7
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Date: Tuesday, 21st April 2026
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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Format: Online
Session 8
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Date: Thursday, 23rd April 2026
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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Format: Online
Session 9
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Date: 28th/29th/30th April 2026
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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Format: Classroom (Cork) – Full day
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Learner to attend 1 of the Days
Session 10
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Date: Tuesday, 5th May 2026
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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Format: Online
Session 11
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Date: Thursday, 7th May 2026
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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Format: Online
External Assessment
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Dates: 9th/10th/11th June 2026
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Time: Full-day assessment
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Format: In-Person
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Learner to attend 1 of the Days
Spring/Summer 2026
Session 1
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Date: Tuesday, 15th September 2026
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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Format: Online
Session 2
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Date: Thursday, 17th September 2026
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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
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Format: Classroom (Cork) – Full day
Session 3
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Date: Tuesday, 22nd September 2026
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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Format: Online
Session 4
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Date: Thursday, 24th September 2026
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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Format: Online
Session 5
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Date: Tuesday, 29th September 2026
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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Format: Online
Session 6
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Date: Thursday, 1st October 2026
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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
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Format: Classroom (Cork) – Full day
Session 7
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Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2026
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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Format: Online
Session 8
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Date: Thursday, 8th October 2026
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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Format: Online
Session 9
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Date: 14th/15th/16th October 2026
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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Format: Classroom (Cork) – Full day
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Learner to attend 1 of the Days
Session 10
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Date: Tuesday, 20th October 2026
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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Format: Online
Session 11
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Date: Thursday, 22nd October 2025
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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Format: Online
External Assessment
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Dates: 1st/2nd/3rd December 2026
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Time: Full-day assessment
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Format: In-Person
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Learner to attend 1 of the Days
Autumn/Winter 2026
Trainer
Ber Barry-Murray
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Ber is an advanced accredited mediator with the Mediators Institute of Ireland, with 20 years experience as an active mediator, having qualified in the Family Mediation Service in 2000.
In addition to her extensive work in mediating with families, she is on the Council of MII, with responsibility for the family sector. She has led the team who developed the template and guidelines on Separation Mediation Settlements; Parenting Mediation Settlements and Child Support Mediation Settlements.
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Ber is on the panel of assessors for Advanced Mediators with MII, on the panel of mediators for the Medical Council, and panels for mediation in some of the large universities. She has mediated cases in family separation/divorce, child issues (both direct and indirect work with children), foster and family law cases.
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Ber designed the family separating couples mediation training for MII in 2010 and has delivered and developed this programme since that time. She brings extensive experience to the training in working with families, and delivers a practical applied programme through case study application.
