Become a Mediator

The 40-hour mediation training program is designed and tailored to the provisions of Law 159(I)/2012 on Certain Aspects of Mediation in Civil Disputes and its thematic sections include an introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and a comprehensive analysis of Mediation as an alternative way of resolving private legal disputes (civil and commercial) as well as presentation of mediation in the European and international context together with all modern developments.

In addition, this program includes the presentation and analysis of areas of law such as consumer protection law, credit agreements, online trade and and online financial services, and their relationship with mediation. Furthermore, the relationship between psychology and mediation is examined with specific focus on conflict management as well as communication techniques. The training also includes the stages of escalation of the conflict, the correct and effective use of mediation, its stages and its different modes as well as the analysis of skills and the role of the mediator in resolving disputes.

The training also analyses the provisions of Law 159(I)/2012 on Certain Aspects of Mediation in Civil Disputes as well as those concerning Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes Law 85(I)/2017, as well as the European Code of Conduct for Mediators. The mediation training program also includes 6 mediation simulations to resolve civil and/or commercial disputes, evaluation by instructors, and feedback.

The mediation training program is designed and organized to lead to the necessary training to become a mediator and for the registration in the Register of Accredited Mediators of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Cyprus, in accordance with the requirements of the current Law 159(I)/2012. At the end of the program, the students will be able to effectively mediate in civil or commercial dispute resolution processes.