Award-Winning Training 

Courses are available to participants in any geographical location. 
Check your state for certification requirements.  The following courses are open for registration. Fast-Track (intensive) courses available.  

Basic Mediation 40-hour
Online Interactive

January 16-17, 23-24 Thursday Friday) 
Open Registration

Tuition $875


Course Overview:
This course will equip students with the tools to confidently mediate general disputes and begin a mediation practice.

Gain insight into the history of mediation, principles and practices, conflict resolution theory, court processes, mediation processes and techniques, negotiation, communication, and ethics.

Extensive role-play for practical experience in mediation is provided.
This course also includes a special segment titled "Building Your Mediation Business", where effective techniques for establishing a mediation service are discussed. If you are looking to discover key tools to build your business such as creating a business plan, marketing & outreach, etc., look into our in-depth course "Starting a Mediation Practice." 

Comprehensive training and workbook materials are included.

This course is suitable for individuals looking to start a career in mediation or those seeking to add mediation to their professional skill set. 

Registration

Advanced Family Law Mediation 
30-hour Online Interactive

February 4-7, 2025  
Open Registration

Tuition: $750

Course Overview:
Enhance the expertise of mediation professionals in private practice matters, focusing on family mediation, divorce, family dynamics, and domestic violence. 

Participants will engage in extensive role-play to gain practical experience mediating complex family law cases1.

Comprehensive training and workbook materials are included.

This course is ideal for professionals looking to deepen their understanding and skills in family law mediation including divorce, family dynamics, and domestic violence. It’s suitable for all professionals interested in private practice matters.

Prerequisite

Basic Mediation 40-hour course. 

Registration

Divorce Practitioner Mediation Certification
16-hour Online Interactive

Tuition: $500 Or
Take both the Advanced Family Law course and the Divorce Practitioner courses for $950


February 19-21, 2025

Can be taken in conjunction with the Advanced Family Law course.

Course Overview:
The course equips professionals with the skills to assist divorcing couples through the process with empathy and expertise.

Enhance your mediation skills and expand your earning potential as a private practice divorce mediator. Learn how divorce mediators in private practice can earn between $200 to $500 an hour.

Gain a thorough understanding of divorce mediation's emotional, legal, and financial complexities.

This course is ideal for those looking to specialize in divorce mediation and seeking to provide valuable support to couples during challenging times. 

Prerequisite: 
Advanced Family Law Mediation.


Call for Dates

Navigating Turbulence: Conflict Management Strategies for Leaders and Mediators

Tuition $675

Course Overview: 
In today’s fast-paced and often high-stress work environments, leaders are frequently faced with situations that can quickly escalate into conflict.

“Navigating Turbulence” is a course designed specifically for leaders who want to master the art of conflict resolution and turn challenging situations into opportunities for growth.

Key Takeaways:
Identify Conflict Early: Learn to recognize the early signs of conflict and intervene before issues escalate.

Strategic Leadership: Develop strategies to manage conflict effectively, maintaining team cohesion and productivity.

Communication Mastery: Enhance communication skills to facilitate open dialogue and understand different perspectives.

Crisis Management: Gain tools to manage crises with confidence, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

Building Resilience: Foster a resilient team culture that can withstand and adapt to turbulent times.

This course is essential for leaders looking to steer their teams through rough waters with skill and poise. It offers practical tools and insights that can be immediately applied to any leadership role.

Call for Dates

New Mediators-Starting a Mediation Practice

Course Overview:
New Mediators: Starting a Mediation Business is an essential course for aspiring mediators ready to launch their own practice.

This course provides a roadmap to success, covering the foundational steps of becoming a professional mediator, building a mediation practice, and expanding your business.

Key Components:
Professional Development: Learn the educational requirements and training necessary to become a qualified mediator.

Business Planning: Craft a detailed business plan and marketing strategy to attract and retain clients.

Service Expansion: Discover how to broaden your services and increase your market reach.

Practical Tools: Gain insights into the tools and resources needed to overcome common challenges in the mediation business.

By the end of this course, participants will have a clear action plan and the confidence to establish a thriving mediation practice.

Call for Dates

Restorative Justice-Basic Mediation Training for Law Enforcement 

TBD
Course Overview:
Explore the origins and philosophical underpinnings of RJ. Understand the core principles that guide RJ practices. Implementing rj practices utilizing circle processes, conferencing models, and victim-offender mediation. 

Implementation strategies are key to program development, community engagement, workplace, schools and education, and the criminal justice system. 

This course is ideal for teachers and school administration, law enforcement professionals, mediators, and anyone interested in learning about restorative justice and its application in conflict resolution. 


Call for Dates

Accreditation

Courses are available to participants in any geographical location. Check your state for certification requirements.

Basic Mediation and Advanced Family Law courses meet the standards of the State Bar of Texas, Texas Association of Mediators, Texas Mediation Trainers Roundtable, Texas Mediator Credentialing Association and Texas Courts.

State Bar of Texas Accredited & Approved Sponsor.

Project Mediation Pros is an MC3 Recognized Education Provider for the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Texas and Virginia.

Basic and Advanced Mediation courses meet the standards of Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.

California courses meet the standards of the California Dispute Resolutions Programs Act. North Carolina courses meet the standards of the State Bar of North Carolina. State Bar of Virginia accreditation pending.

Divorce Mediation Certification can be utilized nation-wide.

Business Hours

  • Monday

    08:00am – 12:00pm

    12:30pm – 07:00pm

  • Tuesday - Thursday

    08:00am – 12:00 pm

    12:30pm – 07:00pm

  • Friday

    08:00am – 12:00 pm

    Appointments only

  • Saturday

    09:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Appointments only

  • Sunday

    Closed


Direct (210) 812-0044
elaine@projectmediationpros.com

In the U.S.
(888) 762-7809
contact@projectmediationpros.com

San Antonio, Texas
P.O. Box 592423
San Antonio, TX 78259
(210) 812-0044

Las Colinas, Texas
Satellite Office
(972) 919-0769

Santa Monica, California
Water Garden Spaces
Satellite Office
2450 Colorado Ave.
Santa Monica, California 90404
(424) 277-0049




Elaine Y. Garcia, CDM-TMCA

President, Project Mediation Pros, LLC
Principal Mediator & Trainer
Credentialed Distinguished Mediator-TMCA

Texas Court Appointed Mediator
Advanced Family Mediator
Academy of Professional Family Mediators, Advanced Practitioner
Divorce Settlement Practitioner
Divorce Prevention Mediator
Mediation Trainer
Advanced Family Law Mediation Trainer
Divorce Practitioner Course Trainer
State Bar of Texas Accredited & Approved Sponsor
American Bar Association Affiliated Professional Dispute Resolution & Family Law Section, Member
MC3 The Golden Standard-Recognized Mediation Trainer 
Texas Association of Mediators Board of Directors, Member 2022-2024
Texas Association of Mediators, Speakers Committee 
Texas Association of Mediators Conference Committee Co-Chair 2023
Texas Association of Mediators, Member
Texas Council on Family Violence, Member
Academy of Professional Family Mediators, Training Committee 2020-2022
The Best of San Antonio 2018, 2019, and 2022
Top Mediators and Arbitrators in San Antonio 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024-Expertise.com
Minority, 100% Woman-Owned Business
Mediating Since 2011

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