TRAINING PROGRAMS
CCR 40-Hour Mediation Skills Training
"I learned so much in a short period of time, and I appreciated the warm, supportive and encouraging atmosphere created by CCR. Parts of it were intimidating but they made it fun and less scary. I also appreciated all of the opportunities for feedback.” - Training Participant
CCR's hands-on, practical approach to mediation training ensures participants actively develop conflict resolution skills and techniques.
Upon completion, participants have the necessary skills to mediate in a wide variety of real-world situations. CCR offers mediation classes to anyone who wants to learn the art of mediation. Participants and trainers in our program come from diverse professional backgrounds such as law, social work, psychology, HR, non-profit and corporate management.
SOLD OUT: December 2026 MST
Let us know if you would like to join the waitlist!
Location: Remote via Zoom
Schedule: This 5 day, 40-hour workshop will take place from 8:30am-5pm CT on the following dates
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Wednesday, December 2
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Thursday, December 3
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Wednesday, December 9
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Thursday, December 10
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Friday, December 11
Enrollment Fee: $1795*
*CCR requires a non-refundable $300 deposit to reserve your spot in training. Full payment is due Wednesday, November 18th (14 days before the start of the training).
Coming soon: 2027 Weekends & Evenings Mediation Skills Training
If you would like us to be updated when enrollment opens please let us know!
CCR's Weekends & Evenings 40-Hour Mediation Skills Training makes professional-level mediation education available for people with full-time schedules.
Our next session will take place remotely via Zoom on the following dates:
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Saturday, January 30th - 8:30am-5:00pm CT
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Sunday, January 31st - 8:30am-5:00pm CT
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Tuesday, February 2nd - 5:30pm-9:00pm CT
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Saturday, February 6th - 8:30am-5:00pm CT
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Sunday, February 7th - 8:30am-5:00pm CT
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Tuesday, February 9th - 5:30pm-9:00pm CT
For more details about our training program please see below!
TRAINING DETAILS:
CCR's MST is a 5-day, 40-hour workshop that takes place M-F over the course of two weeks, unless otherwise noted.
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Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm Central Time*
*CCR's 2027 Weekends & Evenings MST will take place 8:30am-5pm CT on Saturdays and Sundays and 5:30pm-9:00pm CT on Tuesday evenings.
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Location: Remote workshops take place live via Zoom; in-person trainings take place in the CCR office (11 E Adams St, Suite 500, Chicago)
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Number of Participants: up to 18
Remote Rate:
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Early bird rate: $1,695/person
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Regular rate: $1,795/person
In-Person Rate:
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Early bird rate: $1,750/person
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Regular rate: $1,850/person
Professional Credits:
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33 Attorney MCLE credits (6.75 Hours Professionalism)
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40 Social Worker CEU credits
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Center for Conflict Resolution is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. This program is valid for 33 PDCs for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM.
For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.
Upcoming Dates:
Mediation Skills Training: Weekends and Evenings
CCR's Weekends & Evenings 40-Hour Mediation Skills Training makes professional-level mediation education available for people with full-time schedules. Our next session will take place on the following dates:
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Saturday, January 30th - 8:30am-5:00pm CT
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Sunday, January 31st - 8:30am-5:00pm CT
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Tuesday, February 2nd - 5:30pm-9:00pm CT
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Saturday, February 6th - 8:30am-5:00pm CT
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Sunday, February 7th - 8:30am-5:00pm CT
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Tuesday, February 9th - 5:30pm-9:00pm CT
If you would like to be notified when we open enrollment for our 2027 Weekends & Evenings MST let us know!
Summer in-person 40-hour Mediation Skills TrainingFor those who prefer learning in person, don't miss our annual In-Person 40-Hour Mediation Skills Training. If you would like to receive updates about our Summer 2027 in-person MST, please let us know.
FINANCIAL HARDSHIP APPLICATION
As part of CCR's mission to work with individuals, communities, courts, and other institutions to manage and resolve conflict, CCR wants to encourage individuals to attend our trainings regardless of financial ability. Individuals who wish to attend CCR’s Mediation Skills Training, but for whom the cost of the training would be a financial hardship, may apply for a partial waiver of the registration fee (all participants must pay the $300 training deposit). Apply for a scholarship fee waiver.
Bartering Program:
Additionally, as part of CCR's Core Values of Commitment to Serving the Community, Inclusivity, and Inspiring Growth and Success, individuals are also welcome to participate in our Bartering Program. In this program, individuals can exchange goods and/or services to discount up to $1,395 of the program cost. All participants must pay the $300 training deposit.
Some past examples of these exchanges include:
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Professional headshots for staff
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Graphic design services for our website
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Other types of training services
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Promotional video for CCR
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Items or experiences to feature in our Silent Auction (lessons, tickets, behind-the-scenes tours, etc.)
These are not the only options! If you have an idea for an exchange or want to discuss ideas and options, please email training@ccrchicago.org. We want to support you in joining our conflict resolution community!
More Information:
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Additional questions? Please contact the Training Department at (312) 922-6464 ext. 215 or via email at training@ccrchicago.org.
Additional Training Opportunities:
Follow the links for details about our 3-hour Conflict Management Workshop, or to learn how you can collaborate with our team of training professionals to design a
Customized Workshop for your organization or group.
Mediator Mentorship Program:
If you have already completed a 40-hour Mediation Skills Training and you are interested in becoming a volunteer mediator with CCR, the next step is participation in our Mediator Mentorship Program (MMP). Follow the link for nformation about the MMP and how to apply.
If you have questions about the MMP please email our Volunteer Director Israel Putnam.
“This is a challenging, thoughtful course. It is a great value for the amount charged. The skills have many applications, even beyond the CCR mediation process. I highly recommend this program.”
- Mediation Skills Training Participant