ICADRP 40-Hour Signature Mediation Training

IMI Recognized Mediator Training Program (RMTP)

40 Hours | In-Person | Practice-Focused | Competency-Based | Performance Assessment

The International Centre for Appropriate Dispute Resolution and Prevention (ICADRP) offers the 40-Hour Signature Mediation Training, an IMI-recognised Mediator Training Programme (RMTP) recognised by the International Mediation Institute (IMI).

The programme provides intensive, practice-focused mediation training combining interactive instruction, case-based learning, simulated mediations, role-plays, coaching, structured feedback, reflective learning and performance-based assessment.

It is designed for professionals seeking to develop practical mediation knowledge and skills and to demonstrate the competencies required for effective mediation practice.

IMI Recognition

The ICADRP 40-Hour Signature Mediation Training is an IMI Recognized Mediator Training Program (RMTP).

The programme has been recognised by the International Mediation Institute (IMI) in accordance with the applicable requirements for IMI Recognized Mediator Training Programs.

The programme is designed and delivered to develop the mediation competencies addressed by the applicable IMI competency requirements.

Important Information About IMI Qualified Mediator Recognition

Successful completion of the ICADRP 40-Hour Signature Mediation Training does not automatically confer IMI Qualified Mediator status. Participants who successfully complete the programme are eligible to apply individually to IMI for recognition as an IMI Qualified Mediator within five years of completing the programme, subject to the applicable IMI requirements and registration process.

IMI Qualified Mediator recognition is a separate recognition process administered by the International Mediation Institute. Completion of an IMI Recognized Mediator Training Programme therefore provides an eligibility pathway to apply for IMI Qualified Mediator recognition; it does not itself constitute IMI Qualified Mediator recognition.

For current requirements and registration procedures, applicants should consult the International Mediation Institute.

About the Programme

The ICADRP 40-Hour Signature Mediation Training is a competency-based professional mediation programme focused on developing practical mediation skills through experiential learning.

The programme combines conceptual learning with extensive practical application. Participants engage in simulated mediations, role-plays, case-based exercises, coaching, structured feedback, reflective learning, and performance-based assessment.

The training addresses core areas of mediation practice, including:

  • Communication and active listening
  • Conflict and dispute analysis
  • Mediation process management
  • Impartiality and neutrality
  • Confidentiality
  • Party self-determination
  • Ethical decision-making
  • Managing challenging interactions
  • Mediator interventions and techniques
  • Reflective mediation practice

Practical and Experiential Learning

ICADRP’s mediation training is designed to provide participants with substantial opportunities to practise mediation skills in a structured learning environment.

Participants engage in:

  • Simulated mediation sessions
  • Role-play exercises
  • Case-based learning
  • Practical mediation interventions
  • Challenging party dynamics
  • Coaching and guided practice
  • Structured performance feedback
  • Reflective learning
  • Performance-based assessment

The emphasis is on translating mediation concepts into practical skills that participants can apply in professional settings.

Learning Methodology

The programme incorporates several complementary learning methods.

Interactive Instruction

Participants explore the principles, processes, roles and ethical foundations of mediation through interactive instruction and facilitated discussion.

Case-Based Learning

Realistic and anonymised dispute scenarios are used to examine mediation challenges, party dynamics and practical decision-making.

Simulated Mediations and Role-Plays

Participants practise mediation skills through structured simulations reflecting different dispute contexts and interpersonal dynamics.

Coaching

Experienced mediation trainers and coaches provide guidance during practical exercises and support participants in developing their mediation skills.

Structured Feedback

Participants receive structured feedback on their performance, including areas of strength and areas for further development.

Reflective Learning

Participants are encouraged to reflect on their communication, interventions, assumptions, decision-making, and overall mediation approach.

Performance-Based Assessment

Participants demonstrate their mediation competence through performance-based assessment in accordance with the programme’s established assessment methodology.

Diversity and Multidisciplinary Learning

ICADRP promotes a multidisciplinary learning environment in which participants can learn from different professional and practical perspectives.

Participants may include professionals from fields such as:

  • Judiciary
  • Legal practice
  • Engineering
  • Banking and finance
  • Corporate and business sectors
  • Government
  • Human resources
  • Academia
  • ADR and mediation
  • Other professional fields

The programme welcomes diverse professional perspectives and encourages the development of an inclusive mediation community.

Areas of Mediation Practice

The mediation competencies developed through the programme are transferable across different dispute contexts, including:

  • Civil disputes
  • Commercial disputes
  • Workplace disputes
  • Family disputes
  • Community disputes
  • Court-referred disputes
  • Business and organisational disputes

The programme’s specific exercises and case scenarios may vary between cohorts.

Faculty

The programme is delivered by experienced national and international mediation trainers, coaches and assessors. Faculty members are selected according to their relevant qualifications, mediation experience, teaching competence, subject-matter expertise and suitability for their assigned role. Faculty composition may vary between programme deliveries depending on programme requirements, participant numbers and the appropriate trainer-to-participant arrangements.

Who Can Attend?

The programme is intended for professionals seeking to develop or strengthen their mediation knowledge and practical skills, including:

  • Judges and judicial officers
  • Lawyers and legal practitioners
  • In-house counsel
  • ADR and mediation practitioners
  • Corporate executives and business professionals
  • Banking and financial-sector professionals
  • Human resources professionals
  • Government officials and regulators
  • Engineers and technical professionals
  • Academics and educators
  • Other professionals involved in dispute resolution

Assessment and Programme Completion

The programme includes performance-based assessment. 

Participants are required to complete the programme’s learning activities and demonstrate the competencies assessed under the programme’s established assessment methodology.

Successful completion is determined in accordance with the programme’s assessment requirements.

Participants who successfully complete the programme receive confirmation of completion of the ICADRP 40-Hour Signature Mediation Training.

Successful completion of the programme does not itself confer IMI Qualified Mediator status.

Eligible graduates may apply individually to the International Mediation Institute for recognition as an IMI Qualified Mediator within five years of completing the programme, subject to the applicable IMI requirements and registration process.

Pathway to IMI Qualified Mediator Recognition

The ICADRP 40-Hour Signature Mediation Training provides an IMI-recognised training pathway for eligible graduates who wish to pursue IMI Qualified Mediator recognition.

The pathway is:

Complete the ICADRP IMI Recognized Mediator Training Programme

Successfully complete the programme’s assessment requirements.

Become eligible to apply to IMI for Qualified Mediator recognition within five years of programme completion.

Submit an individual application to IMI.

IMI considers the application in accordance with its applicable requirements and procedures

ICADRP may provide eligible graduates with confirmation of successful completion of the recognised training programme and relevant programme documentation where required.

IMI Qualified Mediator recognition is administered separately by the International Mediation Institute.

For current eligibility requirements, registration procedures and applicable fees, applicants should consult IMI directly.

Programme Format

Programme: ICADRP 40-Hour Signature Mediation Training
Recognition: IMI Recognized Mediator Training Program (RMTP)
Duration: 40 hours
Delivery: In-person
Assessment: Performance-based
Focus: Civil and Commercial Mediation
Location: Pakistan
Frequency: Programmes offered periodically throughout the year

Programme dates, venues, fees and registration information are announced separately for each cohort.

Registration and Further Information

For information about upcoming programmes, eligibility, registration and programme fees, please contact:

International Centre for Appropriate Dispute Resolution and Prevention (ICADRP)

Email: info@icadrp.com
Phone: +92 51 2111595–8
Website: icadrp.com

IMI Recognized Mediator Training Program

ICADRP 40-Hour Signature Mediation Training

IMI Recognized Mediator Training Program (RMTP)

For information regarding IMI Qualified Mediator recognition, including current requirements and registration procedures, please consult the International Mediation Institute.

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