Finding a positive way forward
As one of Scotland’s leading providers of mediation training, we can help you to become a qualified and accredited mediator.
For over twenty years we have helped organisations across Scotland, empowering their staff to find better solutions to conflict.
Why not learn more about how we can help you take the first step?
Since we started, we’ve …
How we can help
Mediation
Mediation is a flexible and effective way of finding solutions to all sorts of conflicts and disagreements.
Most areas of Scotland have local community mediators
Training
Do you want to learn how to handle conflict positively?
Maybe you would like to qualify as a mediator or restorative practitioner?
Or you’re involved in a community group that could use these skills in the local community?
Resources
Are you a mediator or restorative practitioner looking for advice or information?
SCMC have a range of documents available, and connections with organisations that may be of help to you.
People have told us …
“The course was excellent and despite being apprehensive about role playing, I have come away from the course having thoroughly enjoyed it”
Commissioned Course, February 2025
“...the most enjoyable and informative training course I’ve been on in as long as I can remember. I genuinely think I’ve learned a new skill and techniques for handling conflict which I’ve already put to use...”
March 2025
“I particularly liked the way that you split the days up into short sections. It meant that we were never getting bogged down then switching off. It seemed to be just enough to learn but not enough to scunner.” February 2026
“The course was excellent as were the facilitators. Highly engaging throughout and a course I would recommend to others. It was the best online course I have ever attended” March 2026
Upcoming courses
Restorative skills
Starts November 11, 2026 Zoom£700.00
This highly interactive and accredited course takes learners through all stages of the theory and practice of the restorative process.
Advanced Questioning
Starts December 9, 2026 Microsoft Teams£80.00
This one day course examines the purpose and uses of different types of questions during the mediation process. It provides an opportunity for participants to practice a range of questioning techniques in a safe environment.
Introduction to Restorative Practice
Starts December 10, 2026 Zoom£0.00
This one-day workshop provides a brief introduction to restorative practice. Designed for anyone interested in restorative practice, whether you are a worker, team leader or manager of a service.
