Basic Mediation & Conflict Resolution Course (April 25-May 7)

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm UTC-07:00

Palo Alto Art Center | Palo Alto

Project Sentinel
Publisher/HostProject Sentinel
Basic Mediation & Conflict Resolution Course (April 25-May 7)
Advertisement
Build and advance your professional mediation, communication and negotiation skills.
About this Event

7 Dates of Training - Build and advance your professional mediation, communication and negotiation skills with direct opportunities to apply your training in court and in the community. This training applies to anyone interested in growing their communication skills. Gain valuable skills in basic mediation as well as additional court mediation training, if desired. Obtain practical training that you can use in your professional and personal life.

This course meets all the requirements for a basic mediation training program as required by the California Dispute Resolution Programs Act. Attendees who complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion. This course may help attorneys qualify to become “a certified alternative dispute resolution firm, provider, or practitioner” under the program being designed to implement the recently enacted SB 940.


IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN:

  • Conflict management techniques and strategies
  • Negotiation skills
  • Communication tools for building trust
  • Mediation ethics and protocols in various settings

BASIC MEDIATION TRAINING SCHEDULE:

Sat. 4/25, 9am-4pm (In-Person)

Sun. 4/26, 9am-4pm (In-Person)

Tue. 4/28, 6pm-9pm (Virtual)

Thurs. 4/30, 6pm-9pm (Virtual)

Sat. 5/2, 9am-5pm (In-Person)

Tue. 5/5, 6pm-9pm (Virtual)

Thurs. 5/7, 6pm-9pm (Virtual)

All Basic Mediation training sessions must be attended to complete the course. Please consult your calendar to be sure you can attend all sessions.


MEET THE TRAINERS:

Martin Eichner has partnered with Roy Gordon to present Project Sentinel’s Basic Mediation Training course for the last six years.

Martin has been a mediator, facilitator and trainer for more than 20 years. He was the Project Sentinel Director of Dispute Resolution Programs for twelve of those years. During those years, he administered dispute resolution programs and day-of-court unlawful detainer mediation programs in the Santa Clara County Superior Court. Since retiring from Project Sentinel, he has continued to work as a mediator and facilitator, both professionally and on a volunteer basis in a variety of subject areas. He also serves as an arbitrator and hearing officer for a number of local government rent control programs. Throughout his career, he has designed and presented training workshops covering conflict management, dispute resolution and communication skills.

Roy has mediated in the community and courts for over 30 years. He has trained many mediators and communicators, and has extensive experience in juvenile and challenging mediations.

Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto, United States

Tickets

USD 600.00

Icon
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Ask AI if this event suits you:

More Events in Palo Alto

Spring Tour
Fri, 24 Apr at 10:00 am Spring Tour

1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA, United States, California 94301

Palo Alto Spring Concert
Fri, 24 Apr at 07:30 pm Palo Alto Spring Concert

600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2510, United States

April Home Buying Workshop (in-person)
Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am April Home Buying Workshop (in-person)

Baylands Golf Links

Palo Alto- Comoposting Basics Workshop
Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am Palo Alto- Comoposting Basics Workshop

Lucie Stern Community Center

Bloom Wellness Retreat
Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am Bloom Wellness Retreat

Mitchell Park Community Center

Parents Nursery School Open House
Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am Parents Nursery School Open House

Parents Nursery School

Love Our Earth Festival
Sat, 25 Apr at 12:00 pm Love Our Earth Festival

Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School

Free Wombi Test Rides at Love Our Earth Festival | Saturday April 25th
Sat, 25 Apr at 12:00 pm Free Wombi Test Rides at Love Our Earth Festival | Saturday April 25th

Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School

Palo Alto is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Palo Alto Events