Minimum Standards—IMI Certified Mediators
Note that Qualifying Assessment Programs may have higher entrance standards than these, but they will never be lower. Do make sure you read through the requirements of the Qualifying Assessment Program you are interested in.
- Mediator Experience. Applicants must have a substantial level of experience as a mediator— a minimum 200 hours or 20 mediations suffice.
- Mediation Knowledge. Applicants must have a strong understanding of general mediation theory and practice. These may be assessed using methods such as written tests, essays, reports, theses, or interviews.
- Mediator Skills. Applicants must be effective using the mediation process and techniques. Evaluations/assessments may be based on roleplay or live action assessments, and may include videotaped and online assessments such as web dramas, self-assessments, interviews, peer reviews, user feedback, and other in-practice skill evaluations
