Professionals who complete our 40-hour mediation training course will fulfill the education and training requirements for most court programs within Pennsylvania. In addition, the course is accredited by the International Mediation Institute and the Civil Mediation Council. Explore this page to discover more about the course content, key benefits and our training team. Further information on our mediation classes, including dates, timings, frequently asked questions and faculty details can be viewed below.
Fill in your details and we will call you for a free 30-minute consultation to discuss:
$1,199.99
$1,199.99
$1,199.99
Dates & Timings
To accommodate delegates with different schedules, PDSL offers two training formats:
Five-Day Intensive — Five consecutive full days, Monday to Friday, 11 AM to 7 PM (ET)
Eight-Week Program — Weekly sessions of four hours, available on either Fridays or Saturdays, 12 PM to 4 PM (ET)
Please see below for upcoming dates:
Class Dates
Price
Buy Now
Why Choose Us
Our mediation training programs are designed for professionals seeking structured, court-compliant, and practice-focused education. We combine legal standards, applied theory, and real-world simulation to ensure every participant graduates confident, prepared, and fully equipped to mediate effectively.
Our trainers have 50+ years of combined mediation and training experience. The courses are therefore extremely rigorous and practice-focused.
Court panels in Pennsylvania develop their own requirements for mediators allowed on their panel. For training and education, these requirements include 40-hours of mediation training and are therefore fulfilled by this course.
At Phoenix, we are obsessed with making our clients happy, and we are really good at it as well! Scroll down to find out what they have to say about us.
Our courses meet the highest domestic and international standards. We are approved by the International Mediation Institute and the Civil Mediation Council.
Phoenix delivers staggered training courses to accommodate professionals with busy diaries. These courses are spread over five or eight weeks. Scroll up to "upcoming programs" to find out more.
Our virtual training program allows you to become a mediator from the comfort of your home or work-desk.
We provide marketing sessions, networking opportunities and insight from our team of established mediators as well as guest speakers on how you can build your practice post-qualification.
We introduce delegates to advanced concepts such as the psychology of conflict, allowing them to approach dispute resolution from a unique perspective.
Program Overview
The Phoenix Mediation course provides a professional learning experience which is in equal parts demanding, rigorous and rewarding. The 40-hour course is built upon an engrossing presentation style, participatory learning and practical role-plays which reinforce theoretical lectures.
Our training teams interacts with participants collectively and on an individual level to ensure a high degree of one-on-one feedback and coaching. The course content includes:
Anyone can become a mediator. As mediation grows, professionals from every field require the skills necessary to prevent, manage and resolve conflicts. Mediators with specific professional backgrounds can specialise as mediators within their fields as well as mediate other disputes. Besides lawyers, mediators can be:
FAQ
Find answers to common questions about our Pennsylvania mediation training program, including court requirements, certification standards, accreditation, and the steps needed to become a private or court-connected mediator in Pennsylvania.
This program is designed for professionals seeking court-compliant mediation certification, including legal practitioners, HR professionals, business leaders, and individuals pursuing dispute resolution careers.
All programs are currently delivered live online, allowing full interaction with trainers and participants.
Upon successful completion, participants receive certification confirming completion of the required mediation training hours.
No prior mediation experience is required. The program is structured to support both new and transitioning professionals.
Depending on the format selected (intensive, staggered, or weekend), sessions range from full-day blocks to structured weekly sessions.
Yes. Organizations may enroll multiple team members. Group registrations are supported.
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions page for full cancellation and refund details.
Meet the Trainers
Joe Esposito’s mediation experience ranges from complicated patent and licensing disputes and government contract matters, to pregnancy discrimination, real estate, defamation, and breach of contract cases. He now serves as Co-Chair of the Client Representation Committee of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, and previously served as Co-Chair of the Section’s Mediation Committee.
Kathleen Ruane Leedy has been mediating for fourteen years in both court and private practice. She began mediating in 2009 after training with Brigadier General, Chief Judge (IMA) of the United States Army Court of Criminal Appeals, Commanding General of the NATO Rule of Law Support Mission/Rule of Law Field Forces, Chief Judge of the United States Army Court of Criminal Appeals, the Fulton County Superior Court Chief Judge, and the Chief Judge of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit at the Justice Center of Atlanta Mediation Training. Following this training, she was invited to continue mediating in Superior Court but declined as she was moving back to Massachusetts.
+1 (628) 529-1182
admin@phoenixdisputesolutions.com
Testimonials
4.8
Average rating on this year
