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
- Family Mediators Association (FMA)
- Lesley Allport Dispute Resolution
- Lorraine Bramwell Associates
- National Family Mediation (NFM)
- Resolution
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, some trainers have adjusted the mode of delivery of their courses with the approval of the FMSB. Please contact training providers directly for details of the courses that are currently being offered.
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:
- 4-5 February (with online self-study 3 weeks prior) NFM: Refresher Training for Family Mediators, Online
- 5 February (and later dates), Ataraxy: Foundation Training Course, Online
- 11 February (and later dates), Lesley Allport Dispute Resolution: Foundation Training Course, Birmingham
- 3 March (and later dates), Resolution: Family Mediation Foundation Training, Online & London
- 4 March, NFM: Training as a Family Mediator: NFM Introduction Day, Online
- 14 April, NFM: Training as a Family Mediator: NFM Introduction Day, Online
- 2 May (and later dates), NFM: Family Mediation Foundation Training, Online
- 13-14 May (with online self-study 3 weeks prior), NFM: Refresher Training for Family Mediators, Online
- 13 June (and later dates), Resolution: Family Mediation Foundation Training, Online & London
- 8 September (and later dates), Resolution: Family Mediation Foundation Training, Online & London
- 24 September (and later dates), Ataraxy: Foundation Training Course, Online
- Online study, NFM: Working Towards FMCA Status / Portfolio Building, Online