To be assessed and recognised against IMI’s independent international standards, you must find a program from an IMI implementing organisation that has been approved by IMI’s expert Appraisal Committees as meeting the required high standards and rigour.
What kind of program do I need?
Check the table below to see what kind of program you should attend, and then scroll down the page to find your nearest provider. Remember that ‘Certification’ is for experienced mediators, and ‘Qualification’ is for those who wish to complete quality training. Have questions about certification or its requirements? See this page.
| Certification | Program type |
| IMI Certified Mediator | Qualifying Assessment Program (QAP) |
| IMI Certified Mediation Advocate | Mediation Advocacy QAP (MA-QAP) |
| IMI Qualified Mediator | Certified Mediator Training Program (CMTP) |
| Specialisation | Program type |
| IMI Intercultural Mediator | Intercultural Competency QAP (ICQAP) |
| IMI Online Mediator | ODRQAP |
To find your nearest program, use the search below, or scroll down the page to view an alphabetical list of organisations.
Search by location
Search hints: allow the browser to ‘use your current location’ to find organisations closest to you; otherwise, enter a city, state, or country, and search. If no results are displayed, try increasing the ‘search radius’. Use the ‘filter’ to search specifically for QAPs, Mediation Advocacy QAPs, CMTPs, or organisations assessing Intercultural or Online competence.
Programs by name
Global Mediators & Negotiators Institute (GMN) – Istanbul (Nizam Büyükada)
Instituto de Certificação e Formação de Mediadores Lusófonos – Belo Horizonte
Instituto de Certificação e Formação de Mediadores Lusófonos – Bissau
Instituto de Certificação e Formação de Mediadores Lusófonos – Juiz de Fora
Instituto de Certificação e Formação de Mediadores Lusófonos – Porto Alegre
Instituto de Certificação e Formação de Mediadores Lusófonos – Rio de Janeiro
Instituto de Certificação e Formação de Mediadores Lusófonos – Sao Paulo
Instituto de Certificação e Formação de Mediadores Lusófonos – Sao Tome
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Dispute Resolution Service)
