Training courses and events related to family mediation can be listed on this site at the FMC’s discretion. If you would like an event to be added here, please complete this form.
Refresher Courses
All FMSB-approved foundation course providers can offer refresher training. If you cannot find what you are looking for here, contact the providers directly where you can ask to be added to a waiting list. The full list of providers can be found here.
- Spring 2026, LADR: Refresher training, Birmingham. Email Lesley Allport for more information
- Spring 2026, Lorraine Bramwell Associates (LBA), Refresher Training, Online & London. Email Lorraine Bramwell for more information
- 12 & 13 May, NFM: Refresher Training, Online (access to self-study materials from 27 April)
- 6 & 7 October, NFM: Refresher Training, Online (access to self-study materials from 11 September)
CIM 3-day Foundation Courses:
Click here for approved providers of the 3-day CIM course.
- 22-24 September, NFM: Child-Inclusive Mediation Training, Online
- 7 October, FMA: CIM Foundation Training Programme, London
CIM CPD Courses
- 21 April, Family Mediation Cymru: The CIM process using the Lundy Model of Participation, Online
- 26 June, Katy Harris: Advanced Child-Inclusive Mediation Practice, London
- 12 May, South East London Family Mediation Bureau: Child-Inclusive Mediation, Online
CIM Awareness & Understanding Courses
- 8 April, NFM: CIM Awareness & Understanding, Online
- 28 April, Judi Lyons / Adrian Wright: CIM Awareness Day, Online
- 8 May, Resolution: CIM Awareness & Understanding, London
- 14 May, Ataraxy Family Mediation Training: CIM Awareness and Understanding Day, Online
- 15 September, Adrian Wright / Judi Lyons: CIM Awareness Day, Online
- 8 December, Adrian Wright / Judi Lyons: CIM Awareness Day, Online
CIM Refresher Courses
- 9 April, NFM: Child Inclusive Mediation Refresher Training, Online
- 30 April, Judi Lyons / Adrian Wright: CIM Refresher Training, Online
- 17 September, Judi Lyons / Adrian Wright: CIM Refresher Training, Online
- 10 December, Adrian Wright / Judi Lyons: CIM Refresher Training, Online
PPC Courses
- 19 June, NFM: Reflective Supervisions for PPCs, Online
- Online Training, NFM: PPC Training, Online
- Online Study, NFM: PPC Accreditation & Re-Accreditation, Online
Safeguarding Knowledge and Skills
- 27 April, Adrienne Cox: Training on the new FMC Mediation Screening and Assessment Resource, Online
- 28 April, Adrienne Cox: Domestic Abuse training and training on the new FMC Mediation Screening and Assessment Resource, Online
- 5 May, Judi Lyons & Adrian Wright: Safeguarding your clients and using the new domestic abuse screening toolkit when conducting MIAMS and initial interviews, Online. Contact for more information 07710038106
- 19 May, South East London Family Mediation Bureau: Domestic Abuse Awareness Session, Online
- 20 May, Ataraxy Family Mediation Training: Family Mediation Domestic Abuse Screening and Assessment – FMSB tool, Online
- 21 May, South East London Family Mediation Bureau: Using the New FMC Domestic Abuse Resource, Online
- 28 May, Adrienne Cox: Training on the new FMC Mediation Screening and Assessment Resource, Online
- 16 June, Adrienne Cox: Domestic Abuse training and training on the new FMC Mediation Screening and Assessment Resource, Online
- 16 June, South East London Family Mediation Bureau: Using the New FMC Domestic Abuse Resource, Bromley
- 24 June, Adrienne Cox: Training on the new FMC Mediation Screening and Assessment Resource, Online
- 6 August, NFM: Domestic Abuse and Effective Screening, Online
- 13 August, NFM: Safeguarding in Mediation, Online
Other Courses and Events
- 9 April, South East London Family Mediation Bureau: Shuttle Mediation – Best Practice, Online
- 16 April, NFM: Legal Update, Online
- 10 April, NFM: Thinking about the Child in Child Arrangements, Online
- 15 April, OnlyMums & Dads: What About Henry? Online
- 7 May, FMA: Innovation in Outcomes, Online
- 15 May, NFM: Reflective Practice – But Why?, Online
- 23 April, South East London Family Mediation Bureau: Co-Habiting Couples in Mediation, Online
- 27-28 April, Resolution: Family Mediation: Using an Advanced Hybrid Practice Model, London
- 5 May, South East London Family Mediation Bureau: Suitability for Mediation and Reasonable Adjustments, Online
- 1 June, NFM: Back to Basics: Drafting Summaries, Online
- 2 June, South East London Family Mediation Bureau: When the Child says No, Online
- 4 June, College of Mediators: Conference 2026, University of Westminster – London
- 11 June, South East London Family Mediation Bureau: Financial Disclosure in Mediation, Online
- 11 June, NFM: Shuttle Mediation, Online
- 23 June, South East London Family Mediation Bureau: Mediation and the Family Business, Online
- 2 July, South East London Family Mediation Bureau: Risks and Benefits of Online versus In-person Mediation, Online
- 8 July, NFM: Tips and Traps of Collating Financial Disclosure, Online
- 14-15 July, FMA: An Integrated Approach to Family Mediation, Havant
- 15 July, NFM: High Conflict Mediation, Online
- 17 July, NFM: Lets Think About How It Feels, Online
- 19 August, NFM: Pensions “Some Helpful Information”, Online
- 2 September (and later dates), FMA: Introduction to Family Law (5 Week Course), Online
- 3 September, NFM: TOLATA ‘Cohabiting Couples in Mediation’, Online
- 10 October, NFM: Back to Basics: Drafting Summaries, Online
- 13-14 October, FMA: An Integrated Approach to Family Mediation, London
- 19 November, NFM: Tips and Traps of Collating Financial Disclosure, Online
- 4 December, NFM: Pensions “Some Helpful Information”, Online
Self Study (various topics)
- Online study, NFM: Working Towards FMCA Status / Portfolio Building, Online
- Self-study at time of own choosing, NFM: Mental Health in Mediation, Distance Learning
- Self-study at time of own choosing, NFM: Effective MIAMs, Distance Learning
- Self-study at time of own choosing, NFM: Getting to Grips with Accounts in Mediation, Distance Learning
- Self-study at time of own choosing, NFM: Getting to Grips with Being an Inclusive Mediator, Distance Learning
- Self study at time of own choosing, NFM: Getting to Grips with Legal Aid Assessment, Distance Learning
- Self-study at time of own choosing, NFM: Domestic Abuse and Effective Screening, Distance Learning
- Self-study at time of own choosing, NFM: Working Towards FMCA Status – Portfolio Building, Distance Learning
- Self-study at time of own choosing, NFM: Safeguarding in Mediation, Distance Learning
- Online Training, NFM: PPC Training, Online
- Self-study at time of own choosing, NFM: Self Study for PPCs: Accreditation & Re-Accreditation, Distance Learning
- Ongoing, NFM: Professional Practice Consultancy Training, Distance learning
FMC Events
These events are designed for attendees to join themselves. Participants must not record or use AI notetaking tools during events unless consent has been obtained.
| Date / Time | Event | Details |
| Further dates coming in 2026 | Chief Assessor Q&A session for those working towards accreditation and their PPCs – limited places | |
| 14-15 April | FMA Annual Conference
AI – Authentic Intelligence for Family Mediators and for children and families in conflict |
Register here |
| 28 April
10-11am |
FMC Virtual Coffee Morning
Topic TBC |
Registration details will appear here in due course |
| 19 May
10-11am |
FMC Virtual Coffee Morning
Topic TBC |
Registration details will appear here in due course |
| 4 June
9.30am-6pm |
College of Mediators Conference 2026
University of Westminster, London |
Register here |
| 23 June
10-11am |
FMC Virtual Coffee Morning
Topic TBC |
Registration details will appear here in due course |
| 28 July
10-11am |
FMC Virtual Coffee Morning
Topic TBC |
Registration details will appear here in due course |
| 29 September
10-11am |
FMC Virtual Coffee Morning
Topic TBC |
Registration details will appear here in due course |
| 20 October
10-11am |
FMC Virtual Coffee Morning
Topic TBC |
Registration details will appear here in due course |
| 24 November
10-11am |
FMC Virtual Coffee Morning
Topic TBC |
Registration details will appear here in due course |
