This course takes participants through all stages of the theory and practice of the mediation process. It consists of 30 hours of direct training over 5 days plus a further 20 hours of course work and self-directed study. Participants are assessed and, if successful, receive a certificate.  The course is accredited by the Scottish Community Mediation Network, by the national Scottish Credits Qualification Framework, the ILA Scotland scheme and Royal Environmental Health Institute for Scotland. SCMC has been delivering the Mediation Skills course for over 13 years both in the UK and internationally, and feedback from participants has consistently been extremely positive.