Basic Mediation Training

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.

Basic Mediation Training

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’.

To sign up or for questions or comments: Contact the Community Solutions Training Manager via email, cvc@solutionsco.org or call (541) 383-0187.

Enrollment is limited to the first people confirmed as paid.

Want to Become a Mediator?

Community Solutions of Central Oregon is a nonprofit organization that has provided community dispute resolution services in Central Oregon for more than 28 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.

Mediation supports peaceful conflict resolution and builds bridges across differences. Participants of our Basic Mediation Training (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 BMT course meets all standards required for Oregon-based community dispute resolution centers (CDRCs).

Our training is a three-part hybrid program (online and in person):

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 observe several live mediations.

Part 2: An in-person practicum which includes classroom lectures, group discussions, and role play scenarios.

Part 3: Mentorship that includes two observations of mediations, two co-mediations with an experienced mediator, and two coached mediations with an experienced mediator.

When:
Part 1: Mandatory Completion of online material as soon as possible but with a deadline of February 15, 2026 for completing online material and at least two observations of live cases with our senior mediators. The online material also requires responses to the modules that are reviewed by the mediation training team.

Part 2: Practicum, March 13th-15th, 2026, 8am-5pm
The Rosie Bareis Center, NW Bend Oregon

Part 3: Scheduled individually, usually takes another eight hours for the four live cases with de-briefing and coaching.

Additional Information:
Cost: $450.00 (if you volunteer for Community Solutions for 12 cases, a refund of $150 will be given back to you!)

Apply: To apply or for more information on the training please email cvc@solutionsco.org