CMPG provides a 45 hour Basic Mediation Training and monthly skills-based continuing education for mediators. Our Basic Mediation training meets the requirements of Maryland Rules of Procedure Title 17-106 Mediation and Training Programs (PDF). We also provide our members with training provided by Community Mediation Maryland (CMM). CMM provides the following trainings:

• 50 hour Basic Mediation Training
• 24 hour Parenting Plan Training
• 20 hour Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Training
• 18 hour Large Group Facilitation Training
• 15 hour Intake Training

CMPG also provides continuing education/refresher training for volunteers, who are required to attend 5 skills-based continuing education activities per year (one must be ethics). Complimentary training includes a variety of topics such as:

• Co-Mediation
• Feedback
• Agreement Writing
• Strategic Listening
• Dealing With Intense Conflict
• Mediator Ethics