The Family Mediation Certification Programme (FMCP) is open to all Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC) Accredited Mediators. FMCP is a joint effort between SMC and the Family Justice Courts. This five-day intensive certification programme will take place from 13 to 16 October 2025*, with an assessment on 14 November 2025. This programme is designed to enhance a mediator’s skills in managing family disputes. Participants will acquire practical knowledge on handling family mediation cases, which includes how to manage issues such as custody of children, matrimonial asset division, the psychology of family dynamics and family violence.

To be accredited as an SMC Certified Family Mediator, participant must pass the Family Mediation Certification Assessment. The Participant will not, however, be placed on SMC’s Family Panel* nor assigned cases by SMC**.

Note:

*In the event that the programme is unable to proceed on the published dates, it shall be rescheduled to a later date and advance notice will be provided.

Those who passed the Family Mediation Certification Assessment and wish to be empaneled on the SMC’s Family Panel must sign up and meet the following requirement to be empaneled on the SMC’s Panel of Mediators:

**Those already on SMC’s Panel of Mediators will automatically be empaneled on the SMC’s Family Panel upon passing the Family Mediation Certification Assessment. The SMC does not guarantee the assignment of cases.

Trainers:

The International Mediation Institute (IMI), based in the Netherlands, is the only international standards-setting body for mediation. It aims to promote transparency and high competency standards in mediation practice worldwide. IMI certifies mediators to assure quality and professionalism in the field. Its certification is acknowledged and recognised by courts and various private dispute resolution bodies around the world, and allows certified mediators to offer their service for international clients.

SMC’s Strategic Conflict Management for Professionals (Module 1 & 2) and Mediation Skills Assessment (MSA) qualifies mediators for IMI Certification. Our programme meets the IMI criteria and has been approved by the Independent Standards Commission of IMI. For more information on IMI, please click here.

 

The Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI) is an independent professional standards body for mediation in Singapore and the region. The SIMI credentialing scheme is an approved certification scheme. This scheme recognises the experience of professional mediators who practise cross-border mediation in Asia.

SIMI recognises SMC as a SIMI Registered Training Provider (SIMI RTP) and SIMI Qualifying Assessment Program (SIMI QAP). The recognition allows SMC to train and assess individuals for the purposes of becoming a SIMI Accredited Mediator or a SIMI Certified Mediator.

The SIMI credentialing scheme has four tiers. Mediators may apply for any of the tiers depending on their level of experience. For more information on SIMI, please click here.

Take our Mediation Skills Assessment (MSA) and have your skills as a mediator formally recognised. Those who pass the MSA will be accredited as an SMC Accredited Mediator. If you’re aiming to join the SMC Panel, you’ll need to achieve a Distinction in the MSA and successfully complete an interview with our management team.

The MSA consists of the following components:

TIME

ACTIVITY

09:00am – 10:00am

Simulation 1

10:15am – 11:15am

Simulation 2

11:30am – 12:30pm

Simulation 3

12.30pm – 01.30pm

Lunch (Not Provided)

01:30pm – 03:00pm

Individual Candidate Debrief – Mediator Role (in Sequential Order)
Written Reflection (Laptop required – to be completed while waiting for your turn)

03.00pm – 03.30pm

Break

03.30pm – 04.30pm

Written Assessment (Laptop required)