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
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:
- 7 August, NFM: Training as a Family Mediator – NFM Introduction Day, Online
- 8 September (and later dates), Resolution: Family Mediation Foundation Training, Online & London
- 17 April (and later dates), FMA: Family Mediation Foundation Course, Leeds
- 4 September (and later dates), NFM: Foundation Training Course, Online
- 9 September (and later dates), LBA (Lorraine Bramwell Associates): Foundation Family Mediation Training, Online & London. Contact them on 01793 887227 for more information
- 24 September (and later dates), Ataraxy: Foundation Training Course, Online
- 25 September, NFM: Training as a Family Mediator – NFM Introduction Day, Online
- 6 October (and later dates), Crowther Mediation: Foundation Training Course, Online
- 20 October, NFM: Training as a Family Mediator – NFM Introduction Day, Online
- 3 November, NFM: Training as a Family Mediator – NFM Introduction Day, Online
- 3 November (and later dates), NFM: Foundation Training Course, Online
- 4 December, NFM: Training as a Family Mediator – NFM Introduction Day, Online
- 3 February 2026 (and later dates), FMA: Foundation Training Course, London
- Online study, NFM: Working Towards FMCA Status / Portfolio Building, Online
