IMI Mediators and Mediation Advocates meet independent international standards for mediation practice and training.

IMI Accredited

Accredited Mediators have successfully completed quality mediation training.

IMI Certified

Certified Mediators are highly experienced mediators who meet international standards.

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What is Mediation?
Learn more about dispute resolution and how to choose the right mediator in our Resources section
About Mediation
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Promoting consensus and access to justice

IMI is a non-profit initiative driving transparency and standards, worldwide. We set and achieve high mediation standards, convene stakeholders and parties, promote understanding and adoption of mediation, and disseminate skills for parties, counsel, and mediators.

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IMI Certified Mediators

Certified Mediators are highly-experienced mediators who meet international standards.

IMI Accredited Mediators

Accredited mediators have successfully completed quality mediation training.

Young Mediators

YMI is a community of those at the beginning of their mediation careers, with members eligible for mentorship.

Implementing Organisations

All IMI Certification and Accreditation is carried out by approved organisations

Qualifying Assessment Programs

QAPs assess experienced mediators, for the purpose of becoming IMI Certified.

Certified Mediator Training Programs

Launched 1 January 2019, CMTPs are programs that deliver training that meets international standards.

Specialisations

Certain organisations are able to qualify people with 'specialisations', including Mediation Advocacy and Intercultural Competence.

The Latest from IMI

Processing fees for QAP applications

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By Angela Herberholz 12th February 2019

New QAPs in Italy and Austria

By Laura Skillen 29th January 2019

Introducing the IAC

By Laura Skillen 22nd January 2019

Top Mediation Resources for Students

By Enda Young 22nd January 2019

Ask An Expert: Linda Fitz-Alan

By Natasha Mellersh 11th January 2019
OUR MISSION

IMI's Vision is to promote consensus and access to justice.  Learn more on our 'Vision and Mission' page.

IMI CERTIFICATION

IMI support Mediators and Mediation Advocates at all points of their professional journey.

DISPUTE ANALYSIS TOOL

Olé is an online tool allowing clients and law firms to evaluate options for resolving conflicts.

DECISION TREE

Use the Decision Tree for objective and impartial guidance on setting up a mediation.

FIND A QAP

Find your nearest IMI Qualifying Assessment Program to become IMI-Certified.