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
Future foundation courses approved by the FMC are:
- 11 July, Lorraine Bramwell Associates: Simply Sorting It Out (Taster Day), Online
- 30 July, NFM: Free Q&A Training as a Family Mediator, Online
- 16 August, NFM: NFM Introduction Day, Online
- 2 September (and later dates), Resolution: Family Mediation Foundation Training, London
- 4 September, NFM: NFM Introduction Day, Online
- 10 September (and later dates), Lorraine Bramwell Associates: Family Mediation Foundation Training, Online and London in-person. Note the booking deadline is 13th August.
- 17 September (and later dates), NFM: Refresher Training For Family Mediators, Online
- 25 September (and later dates), Ataraxy: Foundation Training Course, Online
- 14 November, NFM: NFM Introduction Day, Online
- 17 December, NFM: NFM Introduction Day, Online
- 5 February 2025 (and later dates), Ataraxy: Foundation Training Course, Online
- Online study, NFM: Working Towards FMCA Status / Portfolio Building, Online