TRAINING PROGRAMS
CCR 40-Hour Mediation Skills Training
"I learned so much in a short period of time, and I appreciated the warm, supportive and encouraging atmosphere created by CCR. Parts of it were intimidating but they made it fun and less scary. I also appreciated all of the opportunities for feedback.” - Training Participant
CCR's hands-on, practical approach to mediation training ensures participants actively develop conflict resolution skills and techniques.
Upon completion, participants have the necessary skills to mediate in a wide variety of real-world situations. CCR offers mediation classes to anyone who wants to learn the art of mediation. Participants and trainers in our program come from diverse professional backgrounds such as law, social work, psychology, HR, non-profit and corporate management.
Weekends & Evenings Mediation Skills Training
This Weekends & Evenings 40-Hour Mediation Skills Training makes professional-level mediation education available to people with full-time schedules. The program brings together community participants and law students, providing a rich mix of perspectives while maintaining the high-quality, practice-based training.
Location: remote via Zoom
Schedule: This 6 day, 40 hour training will take place on:
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Saturday, January 24th - 8:30am - 5:00pm CT
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Sunday, January 25th - 8:30am - 5:00pm CT
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Wednesday, January 28th - 5:30pm - 9:00pm CT
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Saturday, January 31st - 8:30am - 5:00pm CT
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Sunday, February 1st - 8:30am - 5:00pm CT
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Wednesday, February 4th - 5:30pm - 9:00pm CT
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Enrollment Fee: $1595 early bird / $1695 regular rate.
CCR requires a non-refundable $300 deposit to reserve your spot in training.
SOLD OUT: December 2025 Mediation Skills Training
5 day, 40-hour workshop
Location: Remote via Zoom
Schedule: 8:30am-5:00pm CT on the following dates:
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Thursday, December 4th
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Friday, December 5th
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Wednesday, December 10th
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Thursday, December 11th
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Friday, December 12th
Enrollment Fee: $1595 early bird / $1695 regular rate.
CCR requires a non-refundable $300 deposit to reserve your spot in training.
For more details or to see what's coming up next, see below. If you have questions before enrolling reach out to the Training team at [email protected]
TRAINING DETAILS:
CCR's MST is a 5-day, 40-hour workshop that takes place M-F over the course of two weeks, unless otherwise noted.
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Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm Central Time*
*CCR's 2026 Weekend & Evenings MST will take place 8:30am-5pm CT on weekends and 5:30-9pm CT Wednesday evenings.
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Location: Remote workshops take place live via Zoom; In-person trainings take place in the CCR office (11 E Adams St, Suite 500, Chicago)
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Number of Participants: up to 18
Remote Rate:
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Early bird rate: $1,595/person*
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Regular rate: $1,695/person*
*$1,595 early bird rate is available until 28 days before the start of a training.
In-Person Rate:
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Early bird rate: $1,650/person*
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Regular rate: $1,750/person*
*$1,650 early bird rate is available until 28 days before the start of a training.
Professional Credits:
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33 Attorney MCLE credits (6.75 Hours Professionalism)
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40 Social Worker CEU credits
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Center for Conflict Resolution is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. This program is valid for 33 PDCs for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM.
For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.
Upcoming Dates:
March 2026 40-hour Mediation Skills Training
Remote via Zoom on the following dates:
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Thursday, March 19th - 8:30am – 5:00pm CT
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Friday, March 20th - 8:30am – 5:00pm CT
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Wednesday, March 25th - 8:30am – 5:00pm CT
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Thursday, March 26th - 8:30am – 5:00pm CT
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Friday, March 27th - 8:30am – 5:00pm CT
Email us if you would like to be notified when enrollment for the Weekends & Evenings or March MST opens, or when we announce the schedule for our 2026 Spring and Summer trainings.
Learn about additional training opportunities with CCR:
Follw the links for details about our 3-hour Conflict Management Workshop, or about how you can collaborate with our team of training professionals to design a Customized Workshop for your organization or group.
Financial Hardship Application:
As part of CCR's mission to work with individuals, communities, courts, and other institutions to manage and resolve conflict, CCR wants to encourage individuals to attend our trainings regardless of financial ability. Individuals who wish to attend CCR’s Mediation Skills Training, but for whom the cost of the training would be a financial hardship, may apply for a partial waiver of the registration fee (all participants must pay the $300 training deposit). Apply for a scholarship fee waiver.
Bartering Program:
Additionally, as part of CCR's Core Values of Commitment to Serving the Community, Inclusivity, and Inspiring Growth and Success, individuals are also welcome to participate in our Bartering Program. In this program, individuals can exchange goods and/or services to discount up to $1,395 of the program cost. All participants must pay the $300 training deposit.
Some past examples of these exchanges include:
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Professional headshots for staff
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Graphic design services for our website
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Other types of training services
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Promotional video for CCR
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Items or experiences to feature in our Silent Auction (lessons, tickets, behind-the-scenes tours, etc.)
These are not the only options! If you have an idea for an exchange or want to discuss ideas and options, please email [email protected]. We want to support you in joining our conflict resolution community!
More Information:
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Additional questions? Please contact the Training Department at (312) 922-6464 ext. 215 or via email at [email protected].
“This is a challenging, thoughtful course. It is a great value for the amount charged. The skills have many applications, even beyond the CCR mediation process. I highly recommend this program.”
- Mediation Skills Training Participant