Mediation Continuing Education Program 130-Hour Mediation Training Course
The core component of mediation training is the training course. Since March 1, 2024, it has comprised 130 hours in accordance with the training regulation, delivered in eight in-person modules and one live online seminar. Upon completing the full course, you will have received solid training in mediation and will be able to apply conflict resolution strategies in a structured manner.
Afterward, you can decide whether to take the next step toward becoming a Certified Mediator. The requirements are regulated in the German Mediation Act and the Certified Mediator Training Regulation.
The Mediation continuing education program complies with the legal requirements of the German Mediation Act (MediationsG § 5) and the Regulation on the Training and Continuing Education of Certified Mediators (ZMediatAusbV §§ 2–4).
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Target Group | Professionals who deal with interpersonal conflicts and with clarifying or resolving conflicts of interest in their professional practice |
Format / Duration | In-person + 1 live online seminar / 9 months |
Certification/ ECTS | Certificate from Heidelberg University and the Heidelberg Institute for Mediation – training in accordance with the German Mediation Act and the Certified Mediator Training Regulation (ZMediatAusbV) |
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130H training course: 4 February – 10 October 2026 | registration open | 4,500 EUR (price as of 26 May 2025) |
Module 1: February 4–7, 2026 | only bookable as part of the training | included in the training fee |
Module 2: February 26–28, 2026 | only bookable as part of the training | included in the training fee |
Module 3: March 20–21, 2026 | only bookable as part of the training | included in the training fee |
Module 4: April 24–25, 2026 | only bookable as part of the training | included in the training fee |
Module 5: June 11–13, 2026 | only bookable as part of the training | included in the training fee |
Module 6: July 10–11, 2026 | only bookable as part of the training | included in the training fee |
Module 7: September 18–19, 2026 | only bookable as part of the training | included in the training fee |
Live online seminar: expected in September 2026 | only bookable as part of the training | included in the training fee |
Module 8: 9–10 October 2026 | only bookable as part of the training | included in the training fee |