Conflict Management Certificate Program

Created in 1998, this professional development program continues to provide practical, high-quality training in leadership, conflict resolution, and mediation. Connected to Canada’s oldest academic Peace and Conflict Studies program, it combines academic excellence with real-world expertise to help professionals build the skills needed to navigate conflict and lead effectively.  By attending these workshops you will:

  • Learn from well-respected and experienced practitioners in the fields of conflict management and leadership.
  • Develop skills to effectively manage conflict in workplace, community, and personal settings.
  • Choose from in-person or synchronous online options for most topics.
  • Benefit from a flexible program structure that allows you to attend individual workshops or work towards a full certificate, at a pace which suits your schedule and budget.
  • Gain valuable insights from the diverse experiences and perspectives of fellow participants.
  • Have access to assistance in meeting your learning goals, including how to meet the requirements of professional mediation designations

Select from the links below for further details on specific stream certificate requirements and use the All Workshops (Summary) page for an overview of currently scheduled workshops.

Designed to develop conflict management, meditation and leadership skills for the workplace, community, or in personal relationships.
Workshops approved by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario (ADRIO) available.

Open to all, but congregational focused topics are approached from a Christian faith tradition. 
Some topics cross-listed with the mediation stream.