GET CERTIFIED – Certified Facilitative Mediators Association

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.