SCMP Module 1 is an intensive two-day training programme that covers the foundations of interest-based mediation which focuses on the disputing parties’ interests and encourages a broader range of solutions. 

You will learn about the nature of conflicts and the most effective techniques to manage them. These fundamental dispute resolution strategies can be applied in diverse situations to manage work relationships within an organisation or with external parties, or to build stronger and more effective teams.

This is a highly interactive training programme with role plays and exercises. Anyone who is interested in acquiring 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.

Please note that there will be a mandatory written assessment on 4 February 2025 and an online feedback session on  11 February 2025 for SSG-funded participants only. More information on this course is available here.

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 for any of SMC’s public run courses.

Click here for details.

SCMP Module 1 (focus on Family Disputes) is an intensive two-day training programme that covers the foundations of interest-based mediation which focuses on the disputing parties’ interests and encourages a broader range of solutions.

You will learn about the nature of conflicts and the most effective techniques to manage them. These fundamental dispute resolution strategies can be applied in diverse situations to manage work relationships within an organisation or with external parties, or to build stronger and more effective teams. This is a highly interactive training programme with role plays (focus on family disputes) and exercises. Anyone who is interested in acquiring 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.

Please note that there will be a mandatory assessment on 29 October 2024 and an online oral assessment session on 5 November 2024 for SSG-funded participants. More information on this course is available here.

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.

Click here for details.

For other course dates, please click here.

SCMP Module 1 is an intensive two-day training programme that covers the foundations of interest-based mediation which focuses on the disputing parties’ interests and encourages a broader range of solutions. 

You will learn about the nature of conflicts and the most effective techniques to manage them. These fundamental dispute resolution strategies can be applied in diverse situations to manage work relationships within an organisation or with external parties, or to build stronger and more effective teams.

This is a highly interactive training programme with role plays and exercises. Anyone who is interested in acquiring 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.

Please note that there will be a mandatory written assessment on 14 January 2025 and an online feedback session on 21 January 2024 for SSG-funded participants only. More information on this course is available here.

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 for any of SMC’s public run courses.

Click here for details.

Conflicts and misunderstandings are inherent in any workplace environment; left unaddressed, issues can detrimentally impact morale, productivity, and staff retention. This comprehensive course is specifically tailored to provide learners with the essential skills and knowledge required to adeptly navigate workplace conflicts. Through this course, learners will learn to pinpoint the root causes of conflicts, defuse tense situations, and devise mutually beneficial resolutions.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for those seeking to enhance their conflict management proficiencies at the workplace:

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Course Date

Day 1: 14 April 2025

9.00 am to 1.00 pm: Online learning (via Zoom)

Day 2: 15 April 2025

9.00 am to 6.00 pm: Classroom training (in-person)

Assessment for SSG-funded participants ONLY*

Written assessment: 15 April 2025

(6.00 pm — 7.30 pm)

For other course dates, please click here.

Course fees

Type Registration Fee (inclusive of  9% GST)
From 1 January 2024 
Regular $739.02 (Full Fee)
$400.02 (Nett Fee)
Early Bird $662.72 (Full Fee)
$323.72 (Nett Fee)

*Please note that the funding quantum is subjected to SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). SMC does not guarantee the amount of funding approved by SkillsFuture Singapore.

Policies

Prior to course registration, please ensure to read the course schedule and policies here.

Contact
For more information, please contact:

Training Department
Tel: +65 6335 5036 / 6335 5039 / 6335 5021
Fax: +65 6333 5085
Email: [email protected]

 

Conflicts and misunderstandings are inherent in any workplace environment; left unaddressed, issues can detrimentally impact morale, productivity, and staff retention. This comprehensive course is specifically tailored to provide learners with the essential skills and knowledge required to adeptly navigate workplace conflicts. Through this course, learners will learn to pinpoint the root causes of conflicts, defuse tense situations, and devise mutually beneficial resolutions.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for those seeking to enhance their conflict management proficiencies at the workplace:

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Course Date

Day 1: 19 August 2024
9am to 1pm: Online learning (via Zoom)

Day 2: 20 August 2024
9am to 6pm: Classroom training (in-person)

Assessment for SSG-funded participants ONLY*

 

Written assessment: 2 August 2024
(6.00pm — 7.30pm)

Other Course Run

24 to 25 June 2024

21 to 22 October 2024

For other course dates, please click here.

Course fees

Type Registration Fee (inclusive of  9% GST)
From 1 January 2024 
Regular $739.02 (Full Fee)
$400.02 (Nett Fee)
Early Bird $662.72 (Full Fee)
$323.72 (Nett Fee)

*Please note that the funding quantum is subjected to SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). SMC does not guarantee the amount of funding approved by SkillsFuture Singapore.

Registration

More information on this course is available here. Interested applicants may register for this training programme by clicking here.

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

Policies

Prior to course registration, please ensure to read the course schedule and policies here.

Contact
For more information, please contact:

Training Department
Tel: +65 6335 5037
Fax: +65 6333 5085
Email: [email protected]

 

Conflicts and misunderstandings are inherent in any workplace environment; left unaddressed, issues can detrimentally impact morale, productivity, and staff retention. This comprehensive course is specifically tailored to provide learners with the essential skills and knowledge required to adeptly navigate workplace conflicts. Through this course, learners will learn to pinpoint the root causes of conflicts, defuse tense situations, and devise mutually beneficial resolutions.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for those seeking to enhance their conflict management proficiencies at the workplace:

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Course Date

Day 1: 24 June 2024
9am to 1pm: Online learning (via Zoom)

Day 2: 25 June 2024
9am to 6pm: Classroom training (in-person)

Assessment for SSG-funded participants ONLY*

 

Written assessment: 25 June 2024
(6.00pm — 7.30pm)

Other Course Run

19 t0 20 August 2024

21 to 22 October 2024

Course fees

Type Registration Fee (inclusive of  9% GST)
From 1 January 2024 
Regular $739.02 (Full Fee)
$400.02 (Nett Fee)
Early Bird $662.72 (Full Fee)
$323.72 (Nett Fee)

*Please note that the funding quantum is subjected to SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). SMC does not guarantee the amount of funding approved by SkillsFuture Singapore.

Registration

For other course dates, please click here.

More information on this course is available here. Interested applicants may register for this training programme by clicking here.

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

Policies

Prior to course registration, please ensure to read the course schedule and policies here.

Contact
For more information, please contact:

Training Department
Tel: +65 6335 5037
Fax: +65 6333 5085
Email: [email protected]

 

SCMP Module 1 is an intensive two-day training programme that covers the foundations of interest-based mediation which focuses on the disputing parties’ interests and encourages a broader range of solutions. 

You will learn about the nature of conflicts and the most effective techniques to manage them. These fundamental dispute resolution strategies can be applied in diverse situations to manage work relationships within an organisation or with external parties, or to build stronger and more effective teams.

This is a highly interactive training programme with role plays and exercises. Anyone who is interested in acquiring 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.

Please note that there will be a mandatory written assessment on 12 November 2024 and an online oral assessment session on 19 November 2024 for SSG-funded participants only. More information on this course is available here.

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.

Click here for details.

 

For other course dates, please click 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:

**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:


Course Name: Module 1: Family Law Module 2: Family Mediation Family Mediation Assessment
Date: 13 Oct 2025 14 to 16 Oct 2025 14 Nov 2025
Time: 9:00 am to 5:45 pm 9:00 am to 5:30 pm 9:00 am to 5:45 pm
Course Fees (incl. GST):

$326.49* (Early bird)

$380.99 (Regular)

$1825.75* (Early bird)

$1934.75 (Regular)

$959.20* (Early bird)

$1013.70 (Regular)

 
  • Written Assessment
  • Module 1 is compulsory for non-legal professionals. It is highly recommended that lawyers who do not practise family law sign-up for this Module 1.
 
  • Role Play
  • Written Assessment

Note: Prices published are inclusive of 9% GST.

*Early bird prices are valid from now until six weeks before the course starts.

Click HERE to register.


IMPORTANT:

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

Click here for details.


Eligibility criteria 

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

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.

Contact

For more information, please contact:

Training Department
Email: [email protected]

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:

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.

Click here for details.

 

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.

For more information on MSA, 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:

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.

Click here for details.

 

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.

For more information on MSA, click here.