Certification

Singapore International Mediation Institute Accreditation Scheme

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.

Important: Following SIMI’s announcement on the cessation of its Partner Scheme and Credentialling Scheme, SMC will only accept applications for SIMI credentialling up to 31 August 2026, in accordance with SIMI’s published timeline. Please refer to the SIMI website for the latest information on the transition arrangements.

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.

(Applications close 31 August 2026) 

Fees

The fees payable to SMC for the application to be a SIMI Accreditation is listed below:

SIMI Tiers Admin Fee (Inclusive of 9% GST)
SIMI Accredited Mediator Level 1 Admin Fee: $327*

 
SIMI Accredited Mediator Level 2 Admin Fee: $327*

 
SIMI Accredited Mediator Level 3 Admin Fee: $327*

 
SIMI Certified Mediator Admin Fee: $327*

QAP Assessment Fee: $1,090

Feedback Digest (first issue): $381.50

Feedback Digest (subsequent updates): $163.50

 
IMI – SIMI Cross Credentialing Admin Fee: $327*

Feedback Digest: $381.50

Feedback Digest subsequent updates: $163.50

*The admin fee is payable once the invoice has been issued to you via email after you have submitted the online application. Please note that it is non-refundable.

The admin fee quoted above is separate from the annual membership fee payable to SIMI.

Application

Please be informed that to qualify as a SIMI Accredited Mediator, you need to complete the Strategic Conflict Management for Professionals (SCMP) Module 1, Module 2, and pass the Mediation Skills Assessment (MSA).

Applications remain available until 31 August 2026, after which SMC will no longer process applications under the SIMI Credentialling Scheme

Contact

For more information, please contact the SMC Training team:

Tel: +65 6335 5036
Fax: +65 6333 5085
Email: [email protected]

Notice

SMC reserves right to change its terms and conditions at any time.

Eligibility Criteria

SIMI tiers Eligibility criteria
SIMI Accredited Mediator Level 1
  1. Pass the SMC Mediation Skills Assessment (MSA).
SIMI Accredited Mediator Level 2
  1. Pass the SMC Mediation Skills Assessment (MSA).
  2. Acquire the following mediation experience within the two-year period immediately preceding the date of application:
    • 5 full-scale mediations*; or
    • 50 hours of one or more mediations which lasted longer than a day.
  3. Obtain feedback from two or more of the submitted mediations.
SIMI Accredited Mediator Level 3
  1. Pass the SMC Mediation Skills Assessment (MSA).
  2. Acquire the following mediation experience within the two-year period immediately preceding the date of application:
    • 12 full-scale mediations*; or
    • 120 hours of one or more mediations which lasted longer than a day.
  3. Obtain feedback from five or more of the submitted mediations.
SIMI Certified Mediator
  1. Pass the SMC Mediation Skills Assessment (MSA).
  2. Acquire the following mediation experience within the three-year period immediately preceding the date of application:
    • 20 full-scale mediations*; or
    • 200 hours of one or more mediations which lasted longer than a day.
  3. Pass SMC’s post-experience knowledge and skills assessment (QAP Assessment) within a one-year period immediately preceding the date of application. Components of the QAP Assessment:
    • 90-minute role-play assessment (to demonstrate skills up to the end of the 2nd private session)
    • 30-minute debrief on practical (role-play) assessment with assessors
    • 60-minute written test
    • A written reflection
  4. Complete your SIMI Certified Mediator profile on SIMI’s website which should include a Feedback Digest prepared by a Reviewer based on at least ten of the submitted mediations.

Please be informed that to qualify as a SIMI Accredited Mediator, you need to complete the Strategic Conflict Management for Professionals (SCMP) Module 1, Module 2, and pass the Mediation Skills Assessment (MSA).

You may refer to SIMI’s website for their Guidelines to Determination of Full-Scale Mediations.

Exemptions

  1. International Mediation Institute Certified Mediators who apply to be a SIMI Certified Mediator through the cross-credential pathway are exempted from the Mediation Skills Assessment (MSA) and the QAP Assessment.