Certified Facilitative Mediators Association
GET CERTIFIED
CFMA promises to:
- Certify only the most qualified members as mediators
- Offer comprehensive training for those seeking to enter the profession
- Provide continuing education opportunities to advance the profession and maintain certifications
Qualification for Certification
Certified Facilitative Mediators have a duty to acquire substantive knowledge and procedural skill in conducting the basic mediation process as well as areas of specialization.
For basic mediation certification, a mediator must provide proof of at least 40 hours training from an approved provider with adequate emphasis on:
- Conflict theory
- Writing agreements
- Ethics
- Role play
For advanced mediation certification, a mediator must provide proof of at least 50 hours training from an approved provider along with evidence of:
- 10+ hours of observation
- 15+ hours of co-mediation
- 5+ hours of specialized solo mediation with supervision
Certification Process
Apply for CFMA membership
After you have received notice that your CFMA application for membership is approved, you may apply for certification You will need the following:
- Certificates of completion for all mediation courses.
- Curriculum descriptions for each certifying course and continuing education. Descriptions must
include learning objectives, outcomes and number of hours of instruction and role play engagement. - At least three (3) professional references to support observation hours, co-mediation time, etc.
- At least one (1) personal reference who can attest to your character and commitment to the craft.
CFMA reserves the right to conduct a background investigation if necessary.
Certification is available only to CFMA members. If you would like to become certified but are not yet a member of CFMA, please apply for membership first. Applications are accepted year-round. Please allow up to 30 days for application processing.