Our 40-hour mediation training certificate is accredited by the International Mediation Institute and the Civil Mediation Council. Our courses comply with the minimum training requirements for court panels across Washington. Professionals who complete the course will also fulfil state-wide education and training requirements set by Resolution Washington.
Explore this page to discover more about the course content, key benefits and our training team. Information on upcoming dates and bookings can be viewed at the bottom of this page.
Our courses meet the highest domestic and international standards. We are approved by the International Mediation Institute and the Civil Mediation Council (UK)
Completing our courses allows you to enrol on several practicum programs across the state. View a list of these programs here.
At Phoenix, we are obsessed with making our clients happy, and we are really good at it as well! Scroll down to find out what they have to say about us.
Our virtual training program allows you to become a mediator from the comfort of your home or work-desk. Click here to find out more.
Professionals who complete the course will fulfill the education and training requirements of Resolution Washington and satisfy the requirements for Washington Court panels.
Our training panel has 50+ years of combined expertise in mediation. Scroll below to view individual trainer profiles.
Phoenix delivers staggered training courses to accommodate professionals with busy diaries. These courses are spread over five or eight weeks. Scroll to "upcoming programs" to find out more.
We provide marketing sessions, networking opportunities and insight from our team of established mediators as well as guest speakers on how you can build your practice post-qualification.
The Phoenix Mediation course provides a professional learning experience which is in equal parts demanding, rigorous and rewarding. The 40-hour course is built upon an engrossing presentation style, participatory learning and practical role-plays which reinforce theoretical lectures.
Our training teams interacts with participants collectively and on an individual level to ensure a high degree of one-on-one feedback and coaching. The course content includes:
Anyone can become a mediator. As mediation grows, professionals from every field require the skills necessary to prevent, manage and resolve conflicts. Mediators with specific professional backgrounds can specialise as mediators within their fields as well as mediate other disputes. Besides lawyers, mediators can be:
I was impressed by the quality of the course content, the instructor, the administrative support and particularly the way in which the training has been adapted for online learning.
This course has enabled me to develop from not really understanding what mediation comprises of, to being confident in my mediation role and how to conduct a mediation. This accredited training course is of high quality, with an experienced trainer and excellent support team. Highly recommend.
I’d recommend the course to anyone who is considering being a Mediator
Phoenix were incredibly helpful and easy to work with – nothing was too much trouble for them. I found the 5 weekly sessions easier to accommodate within my practice than taking a whole week out. The course materials were of a high-quality, and the trainer was very knowledgeable, patient and clear in her presentation. I would recommend them to anyone thinking of training as a mediator.
Phoenix ran a professional mediation course which was tailored to my and those of the other Counsels in my set. The trainer was extremely professional and well organised and the course ran extremely smoothly
“This Course is an outstanding Mediation Training resource. The level of teaching input and back up in terms of the learning materials is first class. I would not hesitate to recommend the PDSL / Phoenix Mediation Course to other Barristers.”
I gained a real insight into how mediation can work and how to be a mediator. Great course. Helpful staff. Worth the money.
'I would highly recommend the mediation accreditation course offered by Phoenix Dispute Solutions Ltd. It was a very interesting and challenging 5 days and it has opened my eyes to the world of mediation and I am looking forward to promoting my mediation practice. The administrative support provided during the course was faultless'
“I am most impressed by the quality of the course content, the trainer, the administrative support and the ease and promptness at which the company was able to adapt this training to a virtual one. Very well done to them as I am totally convinced and comfortable with virtual learning from henceforth. It has been a very good experience and the scepticism I initially exhibited regarding online training has completely been dissipated.”
'I was very impressed by the Phoenix Dispute Solutions’ course delivery. The level of attention given to ensuring customer satisfaction was excellent. The course delivery and materials were efficient, relevant and user-friendly. I would certainly recommend Phoenix'
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Daniel Bowling is mediator and conflict resolution trainer with GD Bowling Mediation of Charleston, SC. He is a former staff attorney, mediator, and trainer for the ADR Program of the US District Court for Northern California in San Francisco. The Mediation Society of San Francisco honored him as the 2015 recipient of its award for “Outstanding Contribution in the Field of Mediation.”
Daniel began mediating in 1986, has taught advanced and public policy mediation at LaTrobe Law School in Melbourne, Australia and Osgoode Hall School of Law, York University in Toronto, as well as negotiation at Howard and Hastings Law Schools. He has also taught advanced mediation skills in New Zealand and at the International Summer School for Business Mediation in Admont, Austria.
Joe Esposito's mediation experience ranges from complicated patent and licensing disputes and government contract matters, to pregnancy discrimination, real estate, defamation, and breach of contract cases.
Joe Esposito has served as a volunteer mediator for the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. He now serves as Co-Chair of the Client Representation Committee of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, and previously served as Co-Chair of the Section's Mediation Committee.
Joe teaches ADR at the George Mason Law School.
To accommodate all delegates, PDSL delivers its training courses in a staggered format over a period of eight weeks or an intensive accelerated course over a period of five days. Please see below for upcoming dates:
Please forward any queries to admin@phoenixdisputesolutions.com or call us at +1 (628) 529-1182.
You can find out more about how online training works here and book your place by 'adding to cart' below.
Ticket Description | Date | Ticket Type | Price | Buy Now |
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Five-Day Intensive Program (April 15th, 2024 - April 19th, 2024) | 15 / 04 / 2024 | General admission | $1,199.99 | Add to cart |
Eight-week Staggered Course (May 10th, 2024 - June 28th, 2024) | 10 / 05 / 2024 | General admission | $1,199.99 | Add to cart |
Eight-week Staggered Weekend Course (May 11th, 2024 - June 29th, 2024) | 11 / 05 / 2024 | General admission | $1,199.99 | Add to cart |
Five-Day Intensive Program (May 20th, 2024 - May 24th, 2024) | 20 / 05 / 2024 | General admission | $1,199.99 | Add to cart |