Course

Strategic Conflict Management for Professionals (Module 2)

Strategic Conflict Management for Professionals Module 2 builds on the basics of interest-based mediation which focuses on finding solutions based on the interests of disputing parties and dispute resolution concepts covered in Module 1.

This three-day programme is highly interactive with role plays and exercises and is taught by experienced faculty. It is suitable for anyone who wants to be trained in mediation, including lawyers, C-suite executives, professionals, managers and other executives who want to advance their professional skills.

Participants will be able to:

  • Learn advanced concepts in interest-based conflict management
  • Use tried-and-tested mediator strategies and approaches
  • Apply advanced tools for effective communication
  • Recognise the legal and ethical issues in mediation
  • Acquire techniques to overcome impasse
  • Receive insights into drafting settlement agreements

Course Dates

Course Dates (in-person) Time
20 — 22 November 2024 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
22 — 24 January 2025 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
19 — 21 March 2025 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
21 — 23 May 2025 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
16 — 18 July 2025 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Course Fees

Type Registration Fee (Inclusive of  9% GST )
Regular $1,934.75**
Early Bird $1,787.60**

**Kindly note that with effect from April 2025, course fees for SCMP1, SCMP2 and MSA are subject to fee adjustments. Thank you.


Registration

Interested applicants may register for this training programme through our online form here.

Please click here on how to proceed with the registration via Skilleto.

IMPORTANT:

All participants must read and understand the application timeline and policies before registering to any of SMC’s public run course.

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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
An applicant may claim the following CPD points, where relevant:

Singapore Institute of Legal Education
The Singapore Institute of Legal Education (SILE)  has accredited this training programme as follows:

20 — 22 November 2024

Event title: Strategic Conflict Management by Professionals (Module 2)
Event start: 20 November 2024 (9:00 am)
Event end: 22 November 2024 (6:00 pm)
Organiser: Singapore Mediation Centre
Event code: TBA
Sub-event code: TBA

  • CPD points for lawyer: 21.5
  • Practice area: Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Training level: Advanced
  • 22 — 24 January 2025
  • 19 — 21 March 2025
  • 21 — 23 May 2025
  • 16 — 18 July 2025

Event title: Strategic Conflict Management by Professionals (Module 2)

  • CPD points for lawyer: 22 (22 – 24 January 2025)
  • CPD points for lawyer: TBC (19 – 21 March 2025)
  • Practice area: Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Training level: Advanced
  • Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For this activity, participants are reminded to sign in on arrival and sign out at the conclusion of each day of the event in the manner required by the organiser.
  • Participants must not be absent from each day of the event for more than 15 minutes.
  • Participants who attend and comply strictly with the Attendance Policy on that day may obtain Public CPD Points.
  • Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy on any particular day of the event will not be able to obtain CPD Points for that day. Please refer to http://www.sileCPDcentre.sg for more information.


Contact

For more information, please contact:

Training Department
Tel: +65 6335 5036 / +65 6232 1414 / +65 6335 5039
Fax: +65 6333 5085
Email: [email protected]

This course is accredited by:

  • SMC reserves the right to cancel a training programmer or Mediation Skills Assessment, and to change published details without prior notice. SMC also reserves the right to change its terms and conditions at any time.

Eligibility criteria 

Academic qualification
Interested applicants must hold either a diploma or a degree in any discipline.

Pre-requisite

Interested applicants must complete Strategic Conflict Management for Professionals (Module 1). Registration for Module 2 must be made within 2 years from the end of Module 1.

Exemptions

  • The following applicants are exempted from the Strategic Conflict Management for Professionals (Module 1) and are able to sign up directly for Strategic Conflict Management for Professionals (Module 2):
    • Those who have completed a two-day mediation training programme on mediation by the Singapore Mediation (SMC) Centre within the last two years
    • Law students from the National University of Singapore who have completed the mediation elective
      • Applicants will need to register within two years of receiving their degree
  • There will be no exemptions for students who had completed the mediation advocacy elective at the Preparatory Course leading to Part B of the Singapore Bar Examinations
  • SkillsFuture Credit Scheme

    All Singaporeans who are 25 years and above may also use their available SkillsFuture credit to offset their course fee.

    SMC courses do not fall under the SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) tier, as we does not offer any courses that fall under the following categories. Therefore, you will not be able to utilise your SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) for any of our SMC courses.

    You can view the full list of SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career)-eligible courses here.

    For more information, please click here.

    All Singaporeans who are 25 years and above may also use their available SkillsFuture credit to offset their course fee.

    SMC courses do not fall under the SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) tier, as SMC does not offer any courses that fall under the following categories. Therefore, you will not be able to utilise your SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) for any of our SMC courses.

    Based on the link provided: SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career), the courses eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) include:

    • Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) full qualifications and shorter modules that stack to a full qualification,
    • MOE-subsidised full qualifications from the University of the Arts Singapore and Arts Institutions,
    • SkillsFuture Career Transition Programmes (SCTP), which are train-and-place programmes in sectors with good hiring opportunities,
    • Courses aligned to training requirements in Progressive Wage Model (PWM) sectors, and
    • Workplace Literacy and Numeracy courses.

    You can view the full list of SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career)-eligible courses here.

    For more information, please click here.

  • Productivity and Innovation Credit Scheme

    Singapore businesses may claim PIC benefits on costs incurred to provide training to employees for the purposes of trade and business. Singapore businesses may qualify for tax deductions/allowances or they can opt for cash payouts from the Productivity and Innovation Credit (PIC) Scheme administered ​by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), subject to terms and conditions. For more information, please click here.

    Singapore businesses may claim PIC benefits on costs incurred to provide training to employees for the purposes of trade and business. Singapore businesses may qualify for tax deductions/allowances or they can opt for cash payouts from the Productivity and Innovation Credit (PIC) Scheme administered ​by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), subject to terms and conditions. For more information, please click here.

Participants who would like to become an SMC Accredited Mediator may take the Mediation Skills Assessment (MSA) after completing both Strategic Conflict Management for Professionals Modules 1 and 2. Those who want to further their mediation practice by becoming internationally certified, may then apply to become a Qualified Mediator with the International Mediation Institute. Only participants who complete Strategic Conflict Management for Professionals (Module 1) after 1 January 2019 are eligible to be considered for this application.

Please note that passing the Mediation Skills Assessment (MSA) will allow you to describe yourself as an SMC Accredited Mediator. This does not guarantee emplacement on SMC’s panel of Mediators.