Training
ADR Network SA (Pty) LTD offers expert training in mediation and arbitration that has been developed over the past 16 years and is continually updated and benchmarked against best practice and emerging ideas and ideology in ADR and Restorative Justice. Trainees and panelists enjoy ongoing support and engagement via practice development workshops, networking events, invitations to conferences, access to articles and the like.
It is recognized by the Department of Justice (for purpose of accreditation of individual court annexed mediators), SA Medico Legal Association (for accreditation of Medico-Legal mediators) and is accredited with ADR Register International (applicable to 164 countries including South Africa) for Mediation Training and CPD.
ADR Network SA offers training in various aspects of Alternative Dispute Resolution:
Five Day Mediation Training:
Short Programmes:
Correspondence Training:
- A ONE YEAR PROGRAMME in Alternative Dispute Resolution comprising Conflict Resolution, Mediation, Arbitration and an elective chosen from the list of short programmes.
- A FULL RESTORATIVE JUSTICE LEARNING PROGRAMME
Upcoming Programmes
Please select your desired training option below to learn more.
Saturday and Wednesday School Series
Program inLand Transformationin South Africa and therole of ADR andRestorative Justice.
10 JULY
International case studies in land transformation.
- Part 1: Zimbabwe
- Part 2: India
24 JULY
The role of ADR and restorative justice in landtransformation, peace-building and confronting acolonial past in the interests of a democratic future.
Cost:
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R 11 999 in advance of the program (R 5999 for panellists)
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2 Monthly instalments of R 6500 each (R 3250 x 2 for panellists)
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3 Monthly instalments of R 4500 each (R 2500 x 2 for panellists)
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6 monthly instalments of R 2350 each (R 1750 x 6 for panellists)
Seminar Times:
Wednesday: 4pm – 7pm
Saturday: 9am – 12pm
Book Your Spot:
Five Day Mediation Training
Day 01: An overview of ADR Systems
- Introduction to Restorative Justice
- Theory of Conflict Resolution
- The Universal Pattern of Order/Disorder or Chaos/Re-Order and the Mediator’s role
- Paideia and lifelong deep learning for Mediators
Day 02: Mediation: theory, the process and ethics
- Court annexed mediation: the published rules, norms and standards and practical assignment
- Role Play practice
Day 03: The Mediation Space and the Mediator Stance
- Court Annexed Mediation
- Rule 41 and other Statutory Systems
- Role Plays and Practical Work
Day 04: ADR and the 4th Industrial Revolution
- ADR Practice
- Therapeutic Jurisprudence
- Role Plays
Day 05: Role Play assessments
- Presentation of assignments
- Storytelling circle
- Certification ceremony
Cost: R 13 750
All 5 day training runs on zoom for now and is at a discounted rate of R 6 950.
Monthly payment options available.
Dates:
05 – 09 July 2021 (Online)
19 – 23 July 2021 (Online)
02 – 06 August 2021 (Online)
16 – 20 August 2021 (Online)
06 – 10 September 2021 (Online)
20 – 24 September 2021 (Online)
Book Your Spot:
Distance Learning Programs
Alternative Dispute Resolution Distance Learning Program
Students must complete assignments in four Training Units and an oral assessment.
- Conflict Resolution and restorative justice
- Mediation (incl court annexed mediation)
- Arbitration
- Elective unit: Choose from workplace/commercial/ family and divorce/restorative justice in schools/credit dispute resolution/ sport disputes/ ADR human rights/ Insurance/ Sectional Title/ADR Medical Negligence
Trainees have twelve months to complete but the program may be fast tracked over 6 weeks or three months.
Trainees who wish to apply to be accredited for court annexed mediation can make up 40 hours contact time via attendance at five day workshops or attendance via Skype by prior arrangement.
COST: R 3 450
(in advance of each of the four parts or R 11 999 for the whole program upfront)
*Monthly payment options available
Restorative Justice Distance Learning Program
Students must complete assignments in four Training Units and an oral assessment.
- Introduction to Restorative Justice and Restorative Problem Solving
- Restorative Justice Processes-victim/offender dialogue in criminal matters, family group conferencing in family matters, restorative circles, dialogue processes
- Specific applications-schools, workplace and community
- Restorative Justice and Personal Injury-Hate Crimes, Medical Negligence and Personal Injury generally
Trainees have twelve months to complete but the program may be fast tracked over 6 weeks or three months.
Cost: R 3 450
(in advance of each of the four parts or R 11 999 for the whole program upfront.)
Book Your Spot:
Online Short Training Programmes
Online programs run from 9am-1pm on allocated days unless otherwise arranged. Afternoon sessions are 2pm to 6pm unless otherwise arranged. Trainees need to download zoom and have access to WIFI.
July 2021
12 JULY
- Personal Injury and Medical Negligence Part 1
- Personal Injury and Medical Negligence Part 2
- Focus on Road Accidents
ONLY R1750
*R 875 for panellists
13 JULY
- Family and Divorce Mediation (AM)
- Debtor and Creditor Dispute Resolution (PM)
ONLY R1750
*R 875 for panellists
14 JULY
Restorative Justice (AM)
Case Studies:
- Assault
- Rape
- Hate Crime
- Medical Injury
ONLY R1750
*R 875 for panellists
15 JULY
- Arbitration (AM)
- Labour and Employment Mediation (PM)
ONLY R1750
*R 875 for panellists
16 JULY
- Commercial Mediation (AM)
- Insurance Mediation (PM)
ONLY R1750
*R 875 for panellists
26 JULY
- Personal Injury and Medical Negligence Part 1
- Personal Injury and Medical Negligence Part 2
- Focus on Road Accidents
ONLY R1750
*R 875 for panellists
27 JULY
- Family and Divorce Mediation (AM)
- Debtor and Creditor Dispute Resolution (PM)
ONLY R1750
*R 875 for panellists
28 JULY
Restorative Justice (AM)
Case Studies:
- Assault
- Rape
- Hate Crime
- Medical Injury
ONLY R1750
*R 875 for panellists
29 JULY
- Arbitration (AM)
- Labour and Employment Mediation (PM)
ONLY R1750
*R 875 for panellists
30 JULY
- Commercial Mediation (AM)
- Insurance Mediation (PM)
ONLY R1750
*R 875 for panellists
August 2021
09 AUGUST
- Personal Injury and Medical Negligence Part 1
- Personal Injury and Medical Negligence Part 2
- Focus on Road Accidents
ONLY R1750
*R 875 for panellists
10 AUGUST
- Family and Divorce Mediation (AM)
- Debtor and Creditor Dispute Resolution (PM)
ONLY R1750
*R 875 for panellists
11 AUGUST
Restorative Justice (AM)
Case Studies:
- Assault
- Rape
- Hate Crime
- Medical Injury
ONLY R1750
*R 875 for panellists
12 AUGUST
- Arbitration (AM)
- Labour and Employment Mediation (PM)
ONLY R1750
*R 875 for panellists
13 AUGUST
- Commercial Mediation (AM)
- Insurance Mediation (PM)
ONLY R1750
*R 875 for panellists
23 AUGUST
- Personal Injury and Medical Negligence Part 1
- Personal Injury and Medical Negligence Part 2
- Focus on Road Accidents
ONLY R1750
*R 875 for panellists
24 AUGUST
- Family and Divorce Mediation (AM)
- Debtor and Creditor Dispute Resolution (PM)
ONLY R1750
*R 875 for panellists
25 AUGUST
Restorative Justice (AM)
Case Studies:
- Assault
- Rape
- Hate Crime
- Medical Injury
ONLY R1750
*R 875 for panellists
26 AUGUST
- Arbitration (AM)
- Labour and Employment Mediation (PM)
ONLY R1750
*R 875 for panellists
27 AUGUST
- Commercial Mediation (AM)
- Insurance Mediation (PM)
ONLY R1750
*R 875 for panellists
Book Your Spot:
Ongoing Professional Development for Mediators and Arbitrators
Certification for CPD purposes applies for live attendance. All registrants will receive the videos for reference.
23 JULY
Session 1:
8am
The mediator’s inner stance
Session 2:
9 – 10 am
Court Annexed Mediation and Rule 41A
Session 3:
10 – 11am
The impact of trauma on the brain and its significance at the table
Session 4:
11am – 12pm
ADR Practice establishment and marketing
Cost:
Registered panellists and current 5 day trainees: No charge
All others: R 250 per session
Presenter:
Sheena Jonker
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