Who this course is for

Civil, commercial, and employment mediation is widely practiced outside the court system, including in workplaces, businesses, organizations, and private dispute resolution settings. Many mediators work with parties who voluntarily seek mediation to resolve conflicts efficiently, confidentially, and without litigation.

This training is designed for professionals who want to develop practical mediation skills applicable in private civil mediation, workplace and organizational settings, and—where applicable—court-connected mediation programs.

Course Description

Learn new or add to your existing skills in working more effectively to resolve various types of disputes.  Civil, Commercial, and Employment Mediation Training meets the training requirements of the Oklahoma District Court Mediation Act for civil and commercial mediation in Oklahoma.

Mediation training, however, is broadly applicable beyond court-connected programs. Participants commonly use the skills taught in this course in private civil mediation, workplace and organizational settings, and other non-court contexts. Requirements for court rosters vary by state and program.

This course explains, illuminates, and provides necessary skills for successful mediations, with emphasis on personal injury litigation, commercial disputes, real estate disputes, and employment/discrimination workplace disputes. Registration is open to anyone wanting to develop professional civil mediation skills or add mediation skills to their existing professional role.

There are no specific educational or vocational prerequisites for taking this course. Mediation training focuses on developing facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills rather than professional licensure.

In Oklahoma, this course satisfies the training requirement for court approval as a civil and commercial mediator. Participants from other states should review applicable court or program requirements where relevant.

Civil Mediation Training allows participants to:

Continuous Education Credit

This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association MCLE Committee for attorneys licensed in Oklahoma to receive 24 hours MCLE including 2 hours ethics. This program is valid for 24 PDC’s for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. Civil, Commercial, and Employment Mediation Training meets the training requirements of the Oklahoma District Court Mediation Act for mediators to be court-approved as civil and commercial mediators in Oklahoma. This program includes a 24-hour certificate in Civil, Commercial, and Employment Mediation Training.

Agenda

Civil, Commercial, and Employment Mediation Training takes place through online-video with Zoom. This three-day course meets Friday – Sunday from 8:30 am – 4:45 pm, Central Standard Time. There is a $100.00 early registration discount for registrations received at least 30 days before start of course.

Classes are limited to 16 participants. Sign up today to reserve your place!

2026 Course Dates Open for Registration

• Spring 2026 – Friday – Sunday, April 24-26
• Fall 2026 – Friday -Sunday, October 23-25

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Who Should Attend

Mediation is practiced by professionals from many backgrounds. Some participants pursue court-connected mediation, while others use mediation skills in private practice, workplaces, organizations, and consulting roles.

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