Free online course โข 10 lessons in English
The language of mediation is open to everyone
My goal is to make the language of mediation accessible to everyone who wants or needs it. Understanding listening, needs, interests and the search for agreement can help us approach disagreements differently โ at home, at work and in our communities.
That is why I have made this introductory course available to watch free of charge. These 10 lessons introduce the New Partnership Method and the foundations of mediation. Learn at your own pace, with no course registration or payment required.
Nadav Nishri
Start watchingTheoretical learning only โ no certificate
This course provides theoretical knowledge and an introduction to mediation. Watching the lessons, even the entire course, is not sufficient to work as a mediator and does not constitute professional mediator training.
No certificate is issued โ neither a certificate of completion nor a mediator certificate. Independent viewing does not include supervised practice, individual feedback, a practicum or specialist training.
Who is this course for?
Anyone who wants to understand communication, conflict and the principles of mediation. No prior legal, therapeutic or mediation background is needed. The course explores needs and interests, collaborative negotiation, listening, questions, trust and agreements. Examples and demonstrations support understanding; they do not replace supervised experience.
Watch the 10 lessons
Follow the lessons in numerical order. Select a lesson title to open the video on this page, or use the direct YouTube link.
Lesson 1: What Is Mediation?
Lesson 2: Understanding Conflict & Collaborative Negotiation
Lesson 3: Positions vs Interests: 7 Elements of Negotiation
Lesson 4: BATNA, WATNA & Practical Mediation Tools
Lesson 5: Mediation Agreements, Emotions & Approaches
Lesson 6: Mediation vs Court: Benefits & Barriers
Lesson 7: Mediation Skills: Reflection, Empowerment & Sessions
Lesson 8: Mediation Questions & the Opening Conversation
Lesson 9: Six Thinking Hats, Mediation Ethics & Agreements
Lesson 10: Seeing Conflict Differently: Building New Partnerships
Introductory learning, practicum and specialization
Introductory online course
Self-paced theoretical learning introduces the concepts and ways of thinking used in mediation. It does not assess your practical competence and does not award a certificate.
Practicum: supervised experience
A practicum is a separate setting for guided practice, professional feedback and the development of practical skills. Watching a recorded demonstration is not a practicum.
Specialization: deeper study of a particular field
Specialist training focuses on the knowledge and skills needed in a particular area, such as divorce and family mediation. It is separate from this free introductory course.
Professional practice requires appropriate further training, guided practice and supervised experience. Viewing this course does not automatically qualify you for admission to a practicum or specialist program; each provider sets its own requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Is the course free?
Yes. All 10 recorded lessons are available without course fees or registration.
Will I receive a certificate?
No. This course does not issue any certificate.
Can I work as a mediator after watching?
Watching this course alone is not sufficient. It provides theoretical knowledge, not professional qualification or supervised practice.
Do I need to follow a schedule?
No. Watch at your own pace. Start with lesson 1 and continue through lesson 10.
Start learning the language of mediation
I invite you to watch, reflect and consider how a different way of listening can broaden your understanding of disagreements and relationships. This knowledge is open to everyone who wants or needs it.
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