Open Colleges is the new name for Cengage Education, and is Australia\'s oldest and most respected provider of Online and distance education courses. We deliver over 130 online and distance education courses, including an extensive range of nationally recognised Certificates and Diplomas.  

The shift from litigation to conciliation in areas of the legal system, and the increasing reliance on mediation in our workplaces and communities, makes this the perfect time to pursue a career in the field.

Providing a pathway to meaningful and rewarding work in mediation – as well as the potential for professional membership – this nationally recognised, self-paced qualification will give you the skills required to build relationships and facilitate interaction between parties in dispute with regard for ethics and the law. It includes the latest customised course content and guidance from experienced trainers to give you every chance of success.

Offered in association with specialist partner Integrated Care & Management Training (ICMT), it makes an excellent choice for career-changers wishing to work in the community or private practice, or for professionals seeking to improve their performance or promotion prospects.

Potential jobs:

• Indigenous connection worker
• Mediation worker
• Indigenous family consultant
• Mediator
• Mediation case worker

Open Colleges, Australia’s leading distance education provider, has partnered with Integrated Care & Management Training (NTIS Provider Code 90197) to promote and provide access to the Certificate IV in Mediation CHC42308, which is delivered through distance education.

ICMT is a leading provider of education and training in the Health and Community Services sectors. ICMT is distinguished by its up-to-date courses, designed in partnership with industry, and its outstanding student and graduate outcomes.

The Open Colleges difference:

• Nationally accredited: This ensures your qualification is recognised by industry around Australia.
• Start today! Open Colleges courses offer you ultimate flexibility. There is no need to attend classes at a campus or wait for an intake or start date. You can start your course whenever it suits you!
• Study from home at your own pace: You can study from home at your own pace. You can a choose to receive your learning materials by mail or online.
• Benefit from 100 years of history: Open Colleges has been delivering distance education to Australians for more than 100 years. Join over 700,000 Australians who have studied with Open Colleges. Unlike many other institutions, we are specialists in distance learning.
• We help you to succeed: Open Colleges provides you with comprehensive support throughout your studies. From access to ‘OpenSpace’ — our online learning portal — to support from experienced tutors, we help you every step of the way.
• Affordable fees: Open Colleges provides you with a range of different payment plan options. You can pay upfront and get a discount on your fees or you can choose to pay by instalment – including weekly, fortnightly and monthly options.