Mediators bring conflict parties to the negotiating table and support them in finding agreements. While mediation used to be a domain reserved exclusively for diplomats and UN envoys, in the last decade the range of actors in the mediation field has broadened and the field has professionalized. In this course, participants gain insights into the complex challenges of peace mediation.
Course objectives:
- Familiarize yourself with the most important concepts and approaches of negotiation and mediation.
- Understand the main dimensions of mediation process design and their applications in cases.
- Practice negotiation and mediation skills.
- Exchange experiences and become part of a community of practice.
Fee information
1'700 CHFHow to register
This foundational course is designed for:
- professionals who would like to develop their mediation skills
- practitioners and academics interested in complementing their own experiences with current conceptual insights and practical knowledge
If you are unsure, do not hesitate to contact us at academy@swisspeace.ch.
Please apply here: https://www.swisspeace.ch/courses/short-courses/mediation-peacemaking-course