What is the task of the Trainer?

The Trainer in Civil Mediation has the task of training new Mediators in civil and commercial matters, transmitting their preparation and the skills acquired.

The teacher-learner will be followed and updated with individual lessons.

The courses are limited in number.

What does it take to become a trainer?

In general, the educational path for a trainer can be a three-year degree followed by a specific master's degree. Subsequently, a Trainer, to officially cover this role, will have to follow specific training courses for trainers which are provided by specialized bodies.

What are the requirements to become a Theoretical Trainer?

Ministerial Decree 180/2010 requires that teachers of theoretical courses must certify:

To have carried out teaching activities in courses or seminars on mediation, conciliation or alternative dispute resolution at professional associations, public bodies or their bodies, recognized public or private universities, both national and foreign.

To have published, including online, in the last 5 years, at least three scientific contributions on mediation, conciliation and/or alternative dispute resolution, in area 12 scientific journals, according to the lists published by ANVUR.

To undertake to participate as a learner at the same institutions in at least 16 hours of refresher courses over the course of a two-year period.

What are the requirements to become a Practical Trainer?

The DM 180/2010 requires that the teachers of the practical courses must certify:

To have carried out the teaching activity in courses or seminars on mediation, conciliation or

alternative dispute resolution, with professional orders, public bodies or their bodies,

recognized public or private universities, national or foreign.

To have worked, as a Mediator, with Mediation Bodies registered with the Ministry of Justice in at least three mediation procedures.

To undertake to participate as a learner at the same institutions in at least 16 hours of refresher courses over the course of a two-year period.

What are the requirements that the Scientific Responsible must have?

The art. 16 bis of Legislative Decree 28/2010 requires that the scientific managers must certify:

a) have a master's degree or equivalent;

b) have published, also online, in the last 5 years, at least 5 scientific contributions on mediation in class A scientific journals – area 12, according to the lists published by ANVUR;

c) have provided, as a teacher, in the last 5 years, at least 30 hours of training on mediation;

d) have intervened as a speaker on mediation, in the last 5 years, at at least 5 conferences;

e) have proven specific training in teaching methodology.

Who appoints the Scientific Responsible?

The Training Body is also required to appoint a Scientific Responsible of clear reputation and experience in the field of mediation, conciliation or alternative dispute resolution, who ensures the quality of the training provided by the Body, the completeness, adequacy and update of the training course offered and the competence and experience of the Trainers, also gained abroad. The Scientific Responsible periodically communicates the training program and the names of the trainers chosen to the Ministry of Justice, according to the provisions of Legislative Decree 28/2010 referred to in article 16, paragraph