Why Train With Beacon Mediation Training Academy
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Florida Supreme Court–approved program. Meets the 40-hour training requirement for Circuit Civil mediator certification.
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Led by a Primary Trainer. Taught by a Florida Supreme Court Certified Primary Trainer – Circuit Civil, with active mediation experience in civil, insurance, business, and family matters.
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Built for working professionals. Weekend + evening format so you don’t lose a full work week to training.
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Attorney-minded design. Content, examples, and role plays are structured around how attorneys actually think: case strategy, risk, and client management.
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Practical, not theoretical. You practice openings, caucus, negotiation, and agreement writing in realistic civil scenarios—not just listen to lectures.
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Clear next-step support. You leave with guidance on documentation, observations, and what to do next for your Circuit Civil application.
Tuition & Enrollment
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Includes full 40-hour Florida Supreme Court–approved Circuit Civil Mediation Course
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Live via Zoom over two weekends + three evening sessions
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Course materials, role play exercises, and completion certificate (subject to full attendance)
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Support with next steps for your Circuit Civil mediator application
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$899 – Founding Cohort Rate
About This Training
Program Overview
This 40-hour Circuit Civil Mediation Course is approved by the Florida Supreme Court and delivered live via Zoom over two weekends and evening sessions. It’s built for working attorneys and professionals who want to meet the 40-hour requirement without stepping away from their practice for a full week
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You’ll learn the full Florida civil mediation process, key statutes and ethics, and practice through guided role plays so you leave with both the certificate and real, usable skills.
How It Works
Live, structured, and designed for working professionals:
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Format: Two weekends + three evening sessions, all live via Zoom (Eastern Time).
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Process: We walk the full mediation arc – openings, joint sessions, caucus, negotiation, impasse, and closure.
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Florida-specific: Content is grounded in Florida statutes, court rules, and ethics for Circuit Civil mediations.
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Interactive, not passive: Discussion, case examples, and guided role plays with feedback instead of slide-only lectures.
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Case types covered: Personal injury, insurance, business/commercial, and real estate disputes.
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Outcome: You complete the 40-hour training requirement and leave with a clear next-step plan for your Circuit Civil mediator application.
Do I need Legal Background?
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No legal background required. Attorneys and legal professionals often take this course, but they’re not the only ones.
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Many successful graduates come from business, education, healthcare, insurance, and other industries.
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The training is designed to walk you step-by-step through Florida’s mediation process – court rules, ethics, negotiation strategies, and case management.
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You’ll leave prepared for certification and real-world practice, regardless of your prior profession.
Class Details
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Format: Live, instructor-led training via Zoom (no pre-recorded modules).
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Total Hours: 40 hours of Florida Supreme Court–approved Circuit Civil mediation training:
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Dates (May 2026 – Eastern Time):
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Sat May 16 – 8:30 am–5:30 pm
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Sun May 17 – 8:30 am–5:30 pm
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Mon May 18 – 6:00–9:00 pm
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Thu May 21 – 6:00–9:00 pm
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Fri May 22 – 6:00–9:00 pm
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Sat May 23 – 8:30 am–5:30 pm
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Sun May 24 – 8:30 am–5:30 pm
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Location: Online via Zoom (link and materials sent by email before Day 1).
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Tuition: $899 – May 2026 Founding Cohort rate.
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Class Size: Minimum of 3 registrants required. Limited seats to keep role plays and feedback manageable.
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Attendance: Full attendance is required to receive a 40-hour completion certificate.
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Technology Needed: Reliable internet, Zoom-capable device (camera + microphone), and a quiet space for role plays and discussions.
