ADRSK - National Introductory Mediation Course

This course is divided into two parts.
Part 1:  April 29 to May 1, 2026 and
Part 2:  May 20 to May 22, 2026
8:00 am to 5:30 pm daily (subject to change)

Method of Delivery:
IN-PERSON
Saskatoon ; Location TBD

A comprehensive 40 hour program which aims to prepare learners to effectively facilitate the Understanding-Based Approach to resolving disputes.

LEARNERS WILL:

• Develop a clear understanding of their own perceptions, biases, and attitudes and how they impact others in conflict resolution.
• Learn the dynamics of conflict and the challenges of entering into negotiations.
• Learn tools for active listening, effective communicating, and managing power imbalance and heightened emotion in individuals in conflict.
• Learn the six phases of the Understanding-Based Approach to assist parties in reaching creative, mutually satisfactory resolutions.
• Participate in role plays to practice new conflict resolution skills and techniques
  
  

• Pending approvals by the Law Society of Saskatchewan
• ADRIC Continuing Education & Engagement (CEE) points: 50

DRAFT SCHEDULE
3 full days of instruction, followed by another 2 full days of instruction, and a final day of testing/evaluation.

This Course satisfies the Full Member criteria for an ADR Institute-approved 40 hour course in mediation, thereby providing graduates with access to membership in the ADR Institute of Canada. It also provides the basic training component for the ADR Canada Qualified Mediator (Q.Med)  designation.  Additional criteria apply.


COURSE FEES
Members:          $3,100 plus GST
Non-Members:  $3,200 plus GST

HOW TO REGISTER
Members:           "Sign in".
Non-Members:  If you are already in our database, login to your account.  Your username is your e-mail address. If you are not sure, click "Forgot my password" to receive a link to create a login.  If you are new to us, you will need to "Create an account" to complete your registration. Please be sure to include your province for the system to auto-calculate the applicable taxes.

IMPORTANT NOTE RE: your mailing address:  We will be mailing course materials to you closer to the course start date.  Please ensure your full mailing address is in your account.  If you prefer us to use an alternate mailing address (due to your location during the pandemic), please advise which address to use by emailing us at: [email protected]

FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE - CLICK HERE.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Request for cancellation must be received in writing to [email protected]. Requests received on or prior to April 1, 2026 receive a full refund less a $100 administration fee; between April 1st  and April 16, 2026, receive a full refund less a $200 administration fee; on or after April 17, 2026, receive a full refund less a $750 administration fee.