What Is Mediation Renewal Training?

Mediation Renewal Training is a mandatory program designed for individuals registered in the mediation registry to keep their professional competencies up to date. Organized under the Regulation on Mediation in Civil Disputes, this training aims to help mediators adapt to evolving legislation, case law, and practical techniques.

This training is implemented as a compulsory update program that must be taken every three years.

Who Is Required to Take Mediation Renewal Training?

Renewal training is mandatory for the following individuals:

• Mediators who have completed three years since their last specialization training
• Mediators registered in the mediation registry who have not received any training for three years

Failure to meet these requirements may lead to difficulties in continuing active mediation practice.

Mediation Renewal Training Content (2026)

The training program is designed to include both theoretical and practical components. The general content includes the following topics:

1. Current Legal Knowledge

• Types of disputes suitable for mediation
• Recent legislative and case law updates
• Legal nature of the settlement agreement

2. Process and Negotiation Management

• Stages of the mediation process
• Meeting management
• Anger control and communication techniques

3. Ethical Rules and Fees

• Ethical principles of mediation
• Fee schedules and practices

4. Practice and Case Analysis

• Real dispute examples
• Group work
• Practical application exercises

Why Is Mediation Renewal Training Important?

This training is not only a legal obligation but also an opportunity for professional development. It enables mediators to stay updated with legal changes, improve negotiation skills, reduce practical errors, and manage cases more professionally. Considering the increasing use of mandatory mediation, this training has become critically important for mediators.

Training Duration and Format (2026)

• Total duration: 8 hours
• Theoretical: 6 hours
• Practical: 2 hours
• Training type: In-person (face-to-face)