If you would like to start working towards FMCA, you must first attend an FMC approved training course. The FMSB approves foundation courses on behalf of the FMC.
The following providers currently run approved foundation training courses:
- Ataraxy Mediation Training
- Crowther Mediation
- Family Mediators Association (FMA)
- Lesley Allport Dispute Resolution
- Lorraine Bramwell Associates
- National Family Mediation (NFM)
- Resolution
- Veritas Mediation Academy
Courses Available for Booking
If you are an approved provider and wish to list your courses here, please e-mail operations@familymediationcouncil.org.uk.
Future foundation courses approved by the FMC are:
- 3 November (and later dates), NFM: Foundation Training Course, Online
- 3 February 2026 (and later dates), FMA: Foundation Training Course, London
To find out if family mediation is for you, taster courses by approved providers are available on the following dates:
- 20 October, NFM: Training as a Family Mediator – NFM Introduction Day, Online
- 3 November, NFM: Training as a Family Mediator – NFM Introduction Day, Online
- 11 November, Ataraxy: Family Mediation Training Taster Course, Online
- 4 December, NFM: Training as a Family Mediator – NFM Introduction Day, Online
- 4 December, Ataraxy: Family Mediation Training Taster Course, Online