Basic Mediation Training- sign up now! See below for details!

To begin online portion immediately, contact us to get started! CVC@solutionsco.org
Community Solutions’ Basic Mediation Training provides you with a certificate in Basic Mediation Training which is recognized under Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 36. Our training meets and exceeds the requirements of (ORS) 36 – ‘Mediation and Arbitration’.
Who: Commumity Solutions of Central Oregon is a nonprofit organization who has provided community dispute resolution services in Central Oregon for almolst 30 years. We help people have difficult conversations by providing a wide-range of mediation, facilitation, and education programs recognized for their affordable, high quality and positive impact.
What: Mediation supports peaceful conflict resolution and builds bridges across differences. Participants of our BMT learn how to create a safe and respectful space, actively listen, identify underlying needs, and empower others to arrive at their own agreements. Our Basic Mediation Training (BMT) course meets all standards required for Oregon-based community dispute resolution centers (CDRCs).
Where: This training is a hybrid of self-paced Online coursework, with in-person observations and four day practicum, and post training live-case coaching.
Part 1: Web-based with course content provided via a Student Portal on our website. This part has been developed for self-paced study. During this portion, you will also do observations of live cases.
Part 2: An in-person practicum which includes classroom lectures, group discussions, and role play scenarios at our office in Bend.
Part 3: Mentorship that includes observations of mediations, co-mediations with an experienced mediator, and coached mediations with an experienced mediator.
Event Dates:
When: Begin online portion immediately, contact us to get started! CVC@solutionsco.org
Part 1: Mandatory Completion of online material and observations by February 15, 2026
Part 2: In-person practicum March 13th-15th 2026, 8am-5pm at The Rosie Bareis Center, NW Bend Oregon Part 3: Invidually scheduled with Senior Mediators
Additional Information:
Cost: $450 (if you volunteer for Community Solutions for 12 cases, a refund of $150 will be provided)
Apply: To apply or for more information on the training please email CVC@solutionsco.org