Florida Supreme Court Certification Requirements
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Continuing Education
- CME for Mediators
- CLE for Attorneys
- CEU for Mental Health Professionals
Cancellation Policy
Trainee cancellations must be in writing and received by us at least two weeks prior to the program start date. If you cancel at least two weeks prior to the program start date, you will receive a full refund less a $75.00 administrative fee. Cancellations on less notice (including, without limitation, failure to attend class) will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee. We do not allow transfers to other programs.
We reserve the right to cancel any scheduled program and, if this occurs, a full refund will be provided to those that have paid for the course.
Arbitration Training
5.5 General Hours including .5 Ethics CLE - Class is 9 am - 1:15 pm
$295.00
June 7, 2024 Online
Mediation Training
We are a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediation Training Provider and Court Approved Arbitration Trainer. read more
Circuit Civil Mediation Training
37.5 General Hours, 8.0 Ethics, 3.0 Technology, 1.0 Bias Elimination, 1.0 Professionalism CLE
37.5 Hours Civil Trial Certification - All classes are Wed-Sun 9 am - 6 pm
$895.00 (Take $50 off if paid 30 days in advance of program)
May 1-5, 2024 Online
July 17-21, 2024 Online
Florida Mediation Training
Upcoming Mediation & Arbitration Training Programs
Family Mediation Training
37.0 General Hours, 6.0 Ethics, 3.0 Technology, 1.0 Bias Elimination, 1.0 Professionalism CLE, 40 Hours CEU
37.0 Hours Marital and Family Law Certification - All classes are Wed-Sun 9 am - 6 pm
$895.00 (Take $50 off if paid 30 days in advance of program)
June 19-23, 2024 Online
Aug 7-11, 2024 Online
READ CAREFULLY: The Florida Supreme Court has mandatory requirements which must be met by a person applying for certification as a mediator. In addition to completing a Florida Supreme Court certified mediation training program, the applicant must possess sufficient education (which may include graduate level) and experience, complete the required mentorship obligations, and demonstrate good moral character. The specific requirements are contained in rules 10.100, Certification Requirements, and 10.105, Point System Categories, Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators as well as in the Operating Procedures Governing the Certification of Mediators (eff. Nov. 1, 2021). This information is in a document How to Become a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator, Step By Step Guide which is available at http://www.flcourts.org/core/fileparse.php/549/urlt/HowtoBecomeaMediatorGuide.pdf
For example, in order to become certified for family or circuit civil you are required to have 100 points with a minimum of 30 points for successful completion of a Florida Supreme Court certified training program, 25 points for education/mediation experience, and 30 points for mentorship. You must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree. In order to accumulate the 25 point minimum in the category of education/mediation experience, you must have (A) a Master's Degree (25 points) or higher or (B) a Bachelor's Degree (20 points) and have either substantial mediation experience as the mediator (5 points) or have earned a graduate certification in Conflict Resolution (5 points) prior to submitting your application for certification. No mentorship or miscellaneous points may be applied to the education/mediation experience category.
If you have any questions about your qualifications or the point system, please contact the Dispute Resolution Center in Tallahassee at 850.921.2910.
Professional/County Mediation Training
26.0 General Hours including 5.0 Ethics, 1.0 Technology, 1.0 Bias Elimination, .5 Mental Illness,
and .5 Substance Abuse CLE, 26.0 Hours Civil Trial Certification - Classes are 9 am - 6 pm
$495.00
TBD Online
For County/Professional we also offer private trainings for groups of 10 or more. Please Call for Details.