The Mediation Skills Assessment (MSA) is the final assessment in the pathway to becoming an SMC Accredited Mediator. Open to candidates who have completed Strategic Conflict Management for Professionals (SCMP) Modules 1 and 2.

Candidates will be evaluated on their ability to conduct the mediation process, manage parties effectively, identify underlying interests, and facilitate mutually acceptable outcomes.

Those who pass the MSA will be accredited as an SMC Accredited Mediator. If you wish to be emplaced on SMC’s Panel of Mediators, you will need to achieve a Distinction in the MSA.

Assessment Schedule

TIME ACTIVITY
09.00am – 1.00pm Practical roleplay assessment
1.00pm – 2.00pm Lunch (not provided)
2.00pm – 5.00pm Individual debrief, written reflection & assessment (laptop required)

The roleplay and and administrative instructions will be sent approximately 3 days before the assessment.

Please visit the registration portal to view the upcoming assessment dates.  New dates will be updated every quarter, so please check back for the latest available dates.

All participants must read and understand the application timeline and policies before registering to any of SAL-SMC’s public run course. For full details, please refer to the Terms & Conditions

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.

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 wish to be emplaced on SMC’s Panel of Mediators, you will need to achieve a Distinction in the MSA.

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 – 03.15pm

Break

03.15pm – 04.30pm

Written Assessment (Laptop required)

*Please note that the role-play assessment, written assessment, and written assignment (self-reflection) will be conducted at the SAL-SMC venue. Assessment details will be provided 3 days before the role-play assessment date.