IMA Mediation Simulation Lab

Advance your mediation skills with coaching and support in 1-hour small group sessions

Trained mediators, this is your chance to advance your skills with colleagues throughout the world.

This package features:

  • Practice mediation skills from the comfort of your own home or office
  • Small group sessions with mediators of all skill levels
  • Each session is one hour
  • Role play scenarios based on actual mediation cases
  • Training in online mediation
  • Tech training to use Zoom for your mediation practice
  • Mediator, disputants and observers assigned roles based on experience levels
  • Debriefing in small group sessions with mediator peers
  • Coaching and feedback provided by seasoned mediator

One package includes twelve mediation simulation sessions which you may use over six months. Once you are enrolled in this package, you will be able to sign up for simulations that accommodate your schedule, and in your time zone.

Additional individual sessions may be purchased at this link.

More options to participate in mediation simulations and view recorded simulations are included with our IMA Mediator Master program. You may enroll by visiting courses.imamediation.com.

To qualify for this program, you must have the following:

  • Certificate of Completion from IMA New Mediator*
  • Stable internet/wifi connection
  • Working computer or tablet with webcam, speakers and microphone

*If you received training from another mediation program, you may request to join this program. Send an email with a certificate of completion indicating you have had at least 40 hours of mediation training to [email protected]. We will determine whether you qualify for this program.


Frequently Asked Questions


When does the package start and finish?
Upon purchase, your package is immediately activated and is good for six months. You will have access to a scheduler and can select simulations that fit your schedule.
How long do I have access to the simulations?
This 12-session package is available for six months, so you have access to the simulations for six months or until you have used all 12 sessions, whichever comes first. This may vary, depending on the package in which you are enrolled. If you wish to purchase more sessions or an extension to your package, please contact [email protected] for information.
Who should participate in the Mediation Simulation Lab?
Mediators of all skill levels, including those in training as well as seasoned mediators who wish to practice and continue developing their skills.
What are the prerequisites?
To enroll in the Mediation Simulation Lab, you must either be currently enrolled in the IMA New Mediator Course or have a Mediator Certificate of Completion.

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