Civil & Commercial Mock Mediation

Observe a realistic civil and commercial mediation from preparation to settlement, gaining practical insight into every stage of the process while earning two CMC Observation and Experience Points.

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Course Overview

Gain TWO Civil Mediation Council (CMC) Observation and Experience Points through this three-hour online Civil and Commercial Mock Mediation.

Participants will observe a professionally produced mediation and explore each stage of the process, from preparation and opening statements through to negotiation and conclusion, with guidance from experienced CEDR and CMC-accredited facilitators.

Open to all mediators, regardless of accreditation provider.

Course Details

Duration: 3 hours
Format: Online
Cost: £149 per person

CMC Recognition: Participants receive TWO Observation and Experience Points under Category G of the CMC framework.

Facilitators: Hosted by experienced CEDR and CMC-accredited facilitators.

What skills will I learn?

Through observation and guided discussion, you will develop a deeper understanding of how mediators manage each stage of the mediation process. The session takes participants through:

Preparation and pre-mediation planning
Mediator opening statements
Exploration of issues and interests
Negotiation techniques and settlement discussions
Concluding the mediation and documenting outcome

You will gain practical insight into mediator decision-making, communication techniques, and process management that can be applied to your own mediation practice.

Who should attend this training?

This programme is open to anyone with an interest in mediation.

It is particularly valuable for:

Newly accredited mediators seeking Observation and Experience Points
Mediators working towards CMC registration
Practising mediators wishing to refresh their skills and understanding of the mediation process
Individuals interested in observing a realistic mediation in a structured learning environment

Participants are welcome regardless of where they completed their mediation training or accreditation.

What will I take away?

By attending this session, you will:

Gain two CMC Observation and Experience Points without attending a live mediation
Observe a professionally produced mediation film covering all key mediation stages
Learn from experienced CEDR and CMC-accredited facilitators
Participate in an interactive Q&A session
Engage with facilitators and fellow participants through live chat functionality
Build a stronger understanding of best practice in civil and commercial mediation

Meet The People Behind Our Services

At CEDR, our trainers and facilitators aren't academics teaching theory from textbooks - they're seasoned practitioners who apply these skills in high-stakes environments every single day. From resolving multi-billion pound commercial disputes to defusing hostage crises, our team of over 50 expert mediators across 20 countries represent the pinnacle of real-world conflict expertise.

CEDR Trainers

99% of attendees rate the faculty's teaching style as excellent.

The difference between CEDR training and other programmes comes down to one principle: our trainers teach what they practice every day. As the most experienced body of mediation trainers globally, CEDR has refined adult learning techniques over 35 years to ensure engaging, practical training throughout.

Every member of CEDR's training faculty maintains an active professional practice. They're not teaching from outdated case studies or textbook theories - they're sharing techniques they used last week, challenges they navigated last month, and emerging trends they're seeing right now.