Qualification recommendations

I'm waiting for my Assoc CIPD Experience Assessment, but my next step is an Internal Workplace Mediator course. From what I have researched having this capability in house can be really useful in nipping disputes and grievances in the bud, getting to the heart of what a problem is.

Verbally approved, but I need the Headteacher to press "yes" on our appraisal and CPD system!

Hi Matthew,
I actually think a mediator course would be really interesting and very helpful. I might look at something similar myself. I have considered it in the past when dealing with rather difficult workplace disputes

Where are you based?

I did a fabulous Webinar with a Mediation company based in the E Midlands & they offer everything up to accredited status. Many others out there too. ACAS one looks good but it expensive for accredited.

I've been advised only to do a face-to-face not online version.

Liverpool,
Interesting you have been advised to do face to face only, i will definitely bear this in mind !

Out of curiosity Matthew, can you name the mediation company? I can think of one but unsure if they would insist on F-F, my suspicious side says this is more about money ....

Out of curiosity Matthew, can you name the mediation company? I can think of one but unsure if they would insist on F-F, my suspicious side says this is more about money ....

Pragmatism (UK) based in Notts. However it's not just there that has given this guidance.

I have found a face-to-face course at a reasonable price much more locally to me. Horses for courses, I guess, but I feel I would get much more out of it by being in a room with people.

Probably my personality type or learning style, although there's an element that says if I try to do this remotely from the office then I will be constantly distracted. It doesn't matter if I have headphones on and am intent on a screen, people still come and stand in front of me gesticulating until I come away from what I'm doing...

Ah yes, I have also encountered Pragmatism and did one of their webinars. Can't say I was totally impressed (but could just be a matter of personal preference), and was subsequently subjected to regular, unwanted marketing emails. They wouldn't be my first choice for mediation training .... And agree with you about face to face learning, completing courses online has its' challenges.

I rather liked what I saw, but then it was my first introduction to the subject on a formal basis rather than just running mediation which I have done both in my paid and voluntary work.

I'm actually doing a course closer to home, if I can get Head to press "approve" on our booking system!