Qualification : MICRO-CREDENTIAL (9)
Award Type and NFQ level : MICRO-CREDENTIAL
CAO/PAC code : MMC17
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Mediation is increasingly being used within Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) organisations; as well as being used more in the resolution of court-based or private dispute resolution. Mediation knowledge and skills play a significant role in the resolution of disputes from: family (separation, parenting, international child abduction, older persons); commercial; workplace; community; and peace-building to name a few. We are now seeing more mainstream use of mediation across a range of areas in Irish society. The Mediation Act 2017 places specific requirements on mediators. This programme facilitates participants in developing the knowledge and skills that underpin the mediation of conflicts and disputes. In addition to understanding current concepts, policy and good practice relating to mediation, participants will develop the critical skills required to be an effective mediator.
Successful completion of the course will provide participants with the opportunity to take a separate professional assessment of their skills. Successful completion of this assessment allows participants to apply to join the Mediators Institute of Ireland (MII). There is an additional fee of 350.00 paid directly to MII for this optional assessment.
Through blended learning that employs online and live classes, practice sessions and peer feedback, this module will provide participants with a structured learning environment. Following completion of the module, these credits may be accepted as part of relevant School of Law and Criminology postgraduate programmes, such as postgraduate diplomas or masters.
Applicants should hold at a minimum a 2:2 grade National Framework of Qualifications Honours (Level 8) award or an equivalent international qualification.
Applicants who do not hold a primary or higher degree but have sufficient and relevant professional experience are also welcome to apply. Please see our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) webpage for further information. Applicants who wish to apply via RPL must submit a completed copy of the RPL form along with any supporting documentation with their application.
For more information on the minimum English language requirements, please refer to the Language Competencies section of the Maynooth University Micro-credentials Entry Requirements and the English Language Requirements tab here for the tests and scores that are accepted.
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Department of Law
Department of Jean Monnet Chair in EU Law and Fundamental Rights
Department of Centre for European and Eurasian Studies
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This course will be delivered in person on-campus at Maynooth University from 9.30am-4.30pm on Saturdays. Online classes will take place from 6pm-8.30pm on Tuesday evenings.
Students wishing to take the optional competency assessment, to register with the MII as professional mediators eligible to practice, will attend an additional practice day and competency assessment day.
2024 Course Delivery:
SATURDAY 21/9
TUESDAY 1/10
SATURDAY 5/10
SATURDAY 12/10
SATURDAY 2/11
TUESDAY 5/11
TUESDAY 12/11
SATURDAY 16/11
TUESDAY 26/11
SATURDAY 30/11
TUESDAY 3/12
FRIDAY 13/12 (Pre-assessment day)
14/12 (Assessments)
This course is not yet accepting applications. To be among the first to hear when applications open, please register your interest by completing this short form.
The following documents should be uploaded to your online application form:
- Valid passport / passport card OR birth certificate.
- Official University Degree Parchment or Transcript (if applying with a qualification). In such cases, the Transcript / Parchment must include full name, name of the qualification, conferring date and name of awarding body.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) application form (if applying as a professional with relevant experience).
- Marriage Certificate (for students who wish to register in their married name).
- Proof of English language competency (where relevant).
Note: failure to provide all necessary documents will result in a delay to your application being processed.