For the final word, read Ethical Duties of Mediation Trainers in the Promotion of Training Programs and What Good is an Arbitration Class?
While I get a number of e-mails asking all or parts of the above questions from people considering mediation, the surprising bulk of the questions come from people who have completed training from a “40 hour course” provider and who now want to know how to get work. If no one told you how to find employment, I would suggest that you contact your local bar association’s dispute resolution section (you don’t have to be an attorney to join), the local chapter of SPIDR and drop by your local universities and clinics. If you are thinking of taking classes, read “WHAT GOOD IS A DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAM?.” Buy the book (just click on the picture of the cover), Marketing Without Advertising as soon as you’ve finished reading the Mediation Career Guide (click on the picture of the cover to read about and buy the book).I personally feel that if you are running a training program, you should prepare a FAQ similar to this one. Every one of your prospective students is owed this information befor
