IMI Recognized Mediator Training Program (RMTP)
Practice-Focused | In-Person | International & National Faculty | IMI RMTP Program | Train Alongside Judges
PAST COHORT — FEBRUARY 2026
The International Centre for Appropriate Dispute Resolution and Prevention (ICADRP) conducted its Signature 40-Hour Mediation Training (IMI Recognized Mediation Training Program) in Karachi and Islamabad in February 2026, bringing together judges, judicial officers and professionals in a shared, practice-focused learning environment.
The programme was delivered in collaboration with the Federal Judicial Academy (FJA) and the Sindh Judicial Academy (SJA) and was designed to develop practical mediation knowledge and skills through intensive, experiential learning.
Registration for this cohort is now closed.
IMI RECOGNIZED MEDIATOR TRAINING PROGRAM (RMTP)
This training program has been approved as an IMI Recognized Mediator Training Program (RMTP) to deliver in-person training.
RMTPs deliver high-quality mediator training that meets the international standards established by the International Mediation Institute (IMI) and recognized by intergovernmental standard-setting bodies. These standards are independent measures of quality and are created in consultation with stakeholders and practitioners around the world, under the guidance of IMI Task Forces.
The programme incorporated practical learning, structured simulations, role-plays, case-based exercises, coaching, feedback and performance-based assessment.
IMI RMTP Graduate
A trainee who successfully completes an IMI RMTP may be referred to as an IMI RMTP Graduate.
Such graduates are eligible to apply for listing as an IMI Qualified Mediator within five years of programme completion, subject to meeting IMI’s applicable requirements.
( Note : Completion of the ICADRP training programme does not automatically confer IMI Qualified Mediator status.)
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
Training Locations & Dates
📍 Karachi – Sindh Judicial Academy
🗓 9–13 February 2026
📍 Islamabad – Federal Judicial Academy
🗓 12–16 February 2026
The programme was delivered by a multidisciplinary faculty bringing together international mediators, international judicial perspectives and national ADR experts.
Faculty members contributed practical experience and professional perspectives through:
A Faculty Bringing Global & Local Perspectives
ICADRP’s mediation training programmes have featured experienced international and national dispute resolution practitioners, judges and mediation professionals, creating opportunities for participants to learn from different approaches to mediation practice.
The programme was designed for professionals seeking to develop or strengthen their mediation knowledge and practical skills, including:
WHAT PARTICIPANTS LEARNED
The programme focused on developing practical competencies in mediation, including:
Mediation Fundamentals
Understanding mediation principles, processes, roles and ethical considerations.
Communication & Facilitation
Developing active listening, communication, questioning and facilitation techniques.
Managing Parties & Conflict
Understanding party dynamics and developing approaches for managing difficult interactions and conflict.
Mediation Practice
Applying mediation techniques through realistic scenarios, simulations and role-plays.
Negotiation & Problem-Solving
Exploring approaches to interests, options, negotiation and resolution.
Professional Practice
Developing the practical skills required to conduct mediation in legal, corporate and institutional settings.
LEARNING APPROACH
The programme combined multiple forms of experiential learning:
Interactive Learning
Understanding mediation principles, processes, roles and ethical considerations.
Case-Based Learning
Working through realistic and anonymised dispute scenarios.
Simulated Mediations & Role-Plays
Practising mediation techniques and interventions through structured exercises.
Coaching & Feedback
Receiving guidance and structured feedback from experienced faculty.
Reflective Learning
Reflecting on mediation practice, communication and areas for improvement.
Performance-Based Assessment
Demonstrating practical mediation competencies through the programme’s assessment process.
Participants who successfully completed the ICADRP Signature 40-Hour Mediation Training and met the programme’s applicable assessment requirements completed an intensive, practice-focused mediation training programme designed to develop practical mediation knowledge and skills.
The programme provided participants with opportunities to develop:
IMI RMTP GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL PATHWAY
A trainee who successfully completes an IMI Recognized Mediator Training Program (RMTP) may be referred to as an IMI RMTP Graduate. An IMI RMTP Graduate is eligible to apply individually for listing as an IMI Qualified Mediator within five years of programme completion, subject to meeting IMI’s applicable requirements.
(Please note: Programme completion and IMI Qualified Mediator recognition are separate processes.)
OTHER PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Successful completion of the ICADRP programme may support participants in pursuing relevant professional opportunities, empanelment or recognition offered by other institutions or authorities, subject to the independent eligibility requirements and procedures of those institutions or authorities.
Where applicable, participants may independently pursue empanelment with relevant government or professional institutions, including the Ministry of Law & Justice, Pakistan, subject to the Ministry’s applicable requirements and procedures.
The programme was designed to enable professionals to:
Interested in a Future Cohort?
The February 2026 cohorts have now concluded.
ICADRP periodically announces new professional training programmes in mediation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. If you would like to express interest in a future programme or receive information about upcoming cohorts, application dates and professional development opportunities, please contact the ICADRP team.
Get in Touch
📧 info@icadrp.com
📞 +92 309 6223330
