Basic Mediation Training (40 Hours)
2026-03-16 08:00 - 2026-03-19 17:00, 2026-06-08 08:00 - 2026-06-11 17:00, 2026-09-14 08:00 - 2026-09-17 17:00, 2026-11-30 08:00 - 2026-12-03 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Course
The Basic Mediation Course
The basic mediation course is a 4-day (8:00am – 5:00pm) 40-hour training course offered to the general public, counselors/social workers, educators, HR staff, and attorneys. This course is designed to give individuals the skills and credentials they need to serve as mediators in the State of Texas. The training focuses on practical mediation skills and covers areas of personal injury, employment, intellectual property, and multi-party conflicts, among others. This course meets the standards of the Texas Mediation Trainers Roundtable 40-Hour Training Standards as required by the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association. All Course materials will be provided including THE WORKBOOK-a practical and up-to-date reference which includes forms and the materials you need to start a practice.
Price $999.00
37.5 CLE’s / CPE’s / CEU’s hours + 3 ethics hours

Advanced Mediation Training (30 Hours)
2026-03-30 08:00 - 2026-04-01 17:00, 2026-06-22 08:00 - 2026-06-24 17:00, 2026-09-28 08:00 - 2026-09-30 17:00, 2026-12-14 08:00 - 2026-12-16 17:00
The Advanced Family Mediation Course – Prerequisite: Basic Mediation Course
This course is a 3-day intensive (8:00-6:00) 30-hour training fulfilling the Texas Alternative Dispute Resolution Act requirements for mediators doing family mediation and following the standards set by the Texas Mediation Trainers Roundtable. The sessions include family law, family dynamics, domestic violence, child development, ethical and practical considerations and finances in family cases. This course meets the standards of the Texas Mediation Trainers Roundtable as required by the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association. Course materials will be provided. (Bring your own Lunch)
Price $850.00
There is a $50.00 Discount for participants who took our basic class.
30 CLE’s / CPE’s / CEU’s hours + 3 ethics hours

Basic Arbitration Training (8 Hours)
2026-04-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-02 08:00 - 17:00
10-Hour Basic Arbitration Training
Mediators and Arbitrators of America (“MAA”) is proud to offer training services in basic arbitration. Our intense one-day class focuses primarily on the ethics and principles of basic arbitration. Emphasis is placed on the importance of communicating for arbitrator success. The importance of understanding the terms binding arbitration and non-binding arbitration and the distinction between mediation and arbitration is discussed. Explored are the core tenets of arbitration, including the arbitrator’s opening statement, the oath of all participants, arbitration formats and procedures, the Federal Arbitration and Texas Arbitration Acts, and the enforceability of the provisions. This training program is interactive and participatory.
Price $799.00
8.25 CLE’s/CPE’s/CEU’s hours + 1 Ethics hour

Advanced Arbitration Training (8 Hours)
2026-04-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-16 08:00 - 17:00
Advanced Arbitration Class
In this course, we extend expertise and examine an in-depth review of the ethical obligations of an arbitrator conducting multicultural and complex civil procedures. Participants shall receive an “Advanced Arbitrator” certificate and certification.
The focus of this one-day class is practical but will review in-depth procedures and advance participants’ ability to conduct complex civil and international arbitrations. We will take a close look at the overall proceedings, and the finer points of complex arbitrations, including a section on the laws of evidence from the perspective of the arbitrator. Examples of Reasoned Awards will be studied and provided to participants.
Eight CLE / CEU / CPE Hours + 1.5 Ethics Hours
Price: $799
