Upcoming Training Courses
The Center has trained more than 3,500 individuals from government and the private sector in the use of ADR theory and techniques. Effective training for ADR practitioners, public decision-makers and the public at large gives participants an understanding of dispute resolution techniques and their applicability to a variety of situations. In addition to public courses, the Center also provides customized trainings for agencies and nonprofits.
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January 5, 2026 — January 9, 2026
40-Hour Basic Mediation (via Zoom)
This class is being offered online, via Zoom. This intensive five-day program is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to mediate a variety of everyday disputes. This course emphasizes the importance of practical experience in becoming an effective mediator. During frequent role-plays, each participant will mediate a variety of disputes with expert feedback. This course is designed to satisfy the 40 classroom hours of training required to mediate court-referred disputes as indicated in the Texas Alternative Dispute Resolution Act § 154.052, Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code Ann. This course also meets the training standards of the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association and Texas Mediation Trainers Roundtable. Requirements: Participants must agree to the following requirements
- Participants must attend the full 40-hour training and be on camera and fully engaged the entire time.
- Participants must use either a laptop or desktop with a working camera and microphone (Cell phones and tablets do not have the required Zoom functionality and are not permitted).
- Participants may not record the training, except for a limited time on Friday; however, Zoom transcription will be available for the hard of hearing.