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2026 Mediator Roadmap

What does it take to launch a sustainable mediation practice in 2026? Here's a roadmap to help you plan your journey.



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Mediation Academy 2026 Mediator Roadmap


1. 80h Certificate


1.1 64h Self study component

1.2 Final exam

1.3 16h Practicals (role-plays) + feedback session



2. Supervision


2.1 Choose a suitable supervision program

2.2 Prepare & attend supervision

2.3 Submit POE to supervisor



3. Professional Certification ("mediator accreditation")


3.1 Choose a suitable RMO ("recognised mediator organisation")

3.2 Submit application

3.3 Check & complete mediator listing on RMO website



4. Community


4.1 Attend Mediation Academy weekly webinars on growing your practice

4.2 Join Mediator WhatsApp groups

4.2.1 ThinkLegal

4.2.2 RMOs



5. Business Plan


5.1 Vision & Mission

Do nothing else until you have defined your purpose

5.2 Draft Business Plan + Financials (ChatGPT5+)



6. Digital Footprint


6.1 Website + domain

6.2 LinkedIn page

6.3 Facebook page

6.4 Google My Business registration

6.5 ADR-PA registration



7. Networking


7.1 Mediator's personal contacts

7.2 Mediator's business contacts

7.3 NGOs, Welfare, Schools, Churches

7.4 Courts

Information referrals



8. Cases Mediated


8.1 1st Pro Bono case

8.2 1st Paying client



9. Legal Entity Registered




 
 
 

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