Take our Mediation Skills Assessment (MSA) and have your skills as a mediator formally recognised. Those who pass the MSA will be formally recognised as SMC Accredited Mediator.
The MSA consists of the following components:
Written assignment (Self-reflection)
Online Written assessment (1-hour)
Practical assessment (Role-play simulation)
**Kindly note that with effect from April 2025, course fees for SCMP1, SCMP2 and MSA are subject to fee adjustments. Thank you.
IMPORTANT:
All participants must read and understand the application timeline and policies before registering to any of SMC’s public run course.
Please note that the role-play assessment will be conducted in-person at SMC venue (28 April 2025) and written assessment (29 April 2025) will be conducted online.
SCMP 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.
Interested applicants may register for this training programme by clicking 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.
More information on this course is available here.
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 four-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:
obtain a distinction in SMC’s Mediation Skills Assessment (MSA) and;
successfully complete the interview stage.
**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:
Click here to find out more about the trainers for this programme.
Interested applicants must be SMC Accredited Mediator.
To be accredited as an SMC Certified Family Mediator, you must obtain a pass in the Family Mediation Certification Assessment. You will not, however, be placed on SMC’s Family Panel* nor be assigned cases by SMC**.
*Those who passed the Family Mediation Certification Assessment and wish to be on SMC’s Family Panel will need to sign up and clear the requirement to be on SMC’s Panel of Mediators as follows i. obtain a distinction in SMC’s Mediation Skills Assessment (MSA)and ii. clear the interview stage.
**Those already on SMC’s Panel of Mediators will automatically be empanelled on SMC’s Family Panel upon passing the Family Mediation Certification Assessment. SMC does not guarantee assignment of cases.
Exemptions
1. The following applicants are exempted from Module 1 Family Law
Family lawyers.
Non-family lawyers.
Note: It is highly recommended that lawyers who do not practise family law to sign-up for Module 1 Family Law.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD):
An applicant may claim the following CPD points, where relevant:
1. Singapore Institute of Legal Education
The Singapore Institute of Legal Education (SILE) has accredited this training programme as follows:
CPD Points:
Module 1 – 7 Public CPD Points
Module 2 – TBA
Practice Area: Family Law
Training Category: Advanced
The attendance policy for the event is as follows:
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 may obtain Public CPD Points for each day of the event on which they comply strictly with the Attendance Policy. 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 www.sileCPDcentre.sg for more information.
Applicants who require CPD points should state their Admission as Advocate and Solicitor Number (AAS No) on the registration form. For more information on the SILE’s CPD Scheme, 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 formally recognised as SMC Accredited Mediator.
The MSA consists of the following components:
Written assignment (Self-reflection)
Written assessment
Practical assessment (Role-play simulation)
Interested applicants may register for the MSA by clicking 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.
Please note that the role-play assessment will be conducted at SMC venue (28 Nov 2024) and written assessment (on 29 November 2024) will be conducted online.
Take our Mediation Skills Assessment (MSA) and have your skills as a mediator formally recognised. Those who pass the MSA will be formally recognised as SMC Accredited Mediator.
The MSA consists of the following components:
Written assignment (Self-reflection)
Written assessment
Practical assessment (Role-play simulation)
Interested applicants may register for the MSA by clicking 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.
Please note that the role-play assessment will be conducted at SMC venue (27 February 2025) and written assessment (on 28 February 2025) will be conducted online.
IP Mediation Certification (IPMC) programme is a joint effort between SMC and Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS). IPMC is open to all SMC Accredited Mediators.
This 1-day certification programme is designed to enhance a mediator’s skills in mediating IP disputes. This programme covers the basics of IP law, as well as issues and practical pointers in IP mediation. Participants will learn how to identify issues when facilitating an amicable outcome and drafting a settlement agreement that involves IP. This is a highly interactive training programme with exercises and a role play. Anyone who is interested in acquiring IP mediation skills, including lawyers as well as C-suite executives, professionals, managers and other executives who want to advance their professional skills, should attend this training.
To be accredited as an SMC Certified IP Mediator, you must obtain a pass in the IP Mediation Certification Assessment. Please note that the standard expected of the certification is high. Please also note that you will not, however, be placed on SMC’s Certified IP Mediator Panel* nor be assigned cases by SMC**.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
1. Explain the basic principles of IP law 2. Describe features of IP disputes which make them suitable for mediation 3. Apply the basic principles of IP law to identify settlement options during mediation of IP disputes 4. Identify parties’ interests underlying their positions in the IP dispute 5. Evaluate the dispute in order to reality-test parties’ best and worst alternative to a negotiated agreement 6. Apply the basic principles of IP law in crafting valid settlement terms
*Those who passed the IP Mediation Certification Assessment and wish to be on SMC’s IP Mediator Panel will need to sign up and clear the requirement to be on SMC’s Panel of Mediators as follows i. obtain a distinction in SMC’s Mediation Skills Assessment (MSA) and ii. clear the interview stage.
**Those already on SMC’s Panel of Mediators will automatically be empanelled on SMC’s IP Mediator Panel upon passing the IP Mediation Certification Assessment. SMC does not guarantee assignment of cases.
The Family Mediation Certification Programme (FMCP) is opened to all Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC) Accredited Mediators. FMCP is a joint effort between SMC and Family Justice Courts. This 5-day intensive certification 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 family violence, asset division, custody of children and psychology of family dynamics.
Registration has closed. Fully booked.
More information on this course is available here.
Take our Mediation Skills Assessment (MSA) and have your skills as a mediator formally recognised. Those who pass the MSA will be formally recognised as SMC Accredited Mediator.
The MSA consists of the following components:
Written assignment (Self-reflection)
Written assessment
Practical assessment (Role-play simulation)
Interested applicants may register for the MSA by clicking here.
Please note that the role-play assessment will be conducted at SMC venue and written assessment will be conducted online.
Please click here on how to proceed with the registration via Skilleto.
Take our Mediation Skills Assessment (MSA) and have your skills as a mediator formally recognised. Those who pass the MSA will be formally recognised as SMC Accredited Mediator.
The MSA consists of the following components:
Written assignment (Self-reflection)
Written assessment
Practical assessment (Role-play simulation)
Interested applicants may register for the MSA by clicking here.
Please note that the role-play assessment will be conducted at SMC venue and written assessment will be conducted online.
Please click here on how to proceed with the registration via Skilleto.
