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.
- 13 February, NFM: Child-Inclusive Mediation Training, Online
- 22-24 September, NFM: Child-Inclusive Mediation Training, Online
- 7 October, FMA: CIM Foundation Training Programme, Online
CIM CPD Courses
- 18 February, FMA: CIM Update, Online
- 11 March, NFM: Child-Inclusive Mediation Update, Online
CIM Awareness & Understanding Courses
- 12 February, LADR: CIM Awareness & Understanding, Online. Email Lesley Allport for more information
- 17 February, FMA: CIM Awareness & Understanding, Online
- 8 April, NFM: CIM Awareness & Understanding, Online
- 28 April, Judi Lyons / Adrian Wright: CIM Awareness Day, Online
- 8 May, Resolution: CIM Awareness & Understanding, London
- 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
- 23 March, FMA: PPC Update of Theory and Practice, Online
- Online Training, NFM: PPC Training, Online
- Online Study, NFM: PPC Accreditation & Re-Accreditation, Online
Safeguarding Knowledge and Skills
- 24 February, Resolution: Domestic Abuse and Safeguarding, Online
- 24 March, The Family Mediation Trust: Using the New FMC Screening Tool, Online
- 2 April, The Family Mediation Trust: Using the New FMC Screening Tool, Online
- 6 August, NFM: Domestic Abuse and Effective Screening, Online
- 13 August, NFM: Safeguarding in Mediation, Online
Other Courses and Events
- 11 February, FMA: Pension Sharing & Retirement Planning on Divorce, Online
- 11 February, OnlyMums & Dads: Neurodiversity – What Does It Mean In the Context Of Separation And divorce? Online
- 13 February, FMA: All You Need to Know About Non Court Dispute Resolution and How to Weave it Into Your Mediation Practice, Online
- 13 February, Resolution: Working with High Conflict Personalities: Insights and Strategies, Online
- 11 March, OnlyMums & Dads: Talking And Listening To Children -Tools From The Therapy Room, Online
- 19-20 March, The London Mediation Company and the Amicable Divorce Network ‘Bridging the Gap’ Conference, London
- 20 March, NFM: Trauma Informed Mediation, Online
- 15 April, OnlyMums & Dads: What About Henry? Online
- 27-28 April, Resolution: Family Mediation: Using an Advanced Hybrid Practice Model, London
- 3 September, NFM: TOLATA ‘Cohabiting Couples in Mediation’, 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 | |
| 24 February
10-11am |
FMC Virtual Coffee Morning
Focussing on the Mediation Screening & Assessment Guidance & Resource and the updated MIAM Guidance. We will also be joined by Parallel Lives, which runs a series of programmes for families which mediators may choose to signpost to from a MIAM. |
Register here |
| 19-20 March | The London Mediation Company and the Amicable Divorce Network Bridging the Gap’ Conference, London | Register here |
| 5 March | Family Justice Council Conference
The Role of Technology & AI in Modern Family Law: Opportunities and Challenges, hosted by Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division and Chair of the Family Justice Council. |
Register here by 21/02/26 |
| 24 March
10-11am |
FMC Virtual Coffee Morning
Led by members of the FMC’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team
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Register here |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 25 November
10-11am |
FMC Virtual Coffee Morning
Topic TBC |
Registration details will appear here in due course |
