Clone of Mediator Training Program MAY 2024

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The Mediator Training Program at the USFQ Arbitration and Mediation Center provides participants with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to mediate and achieve real solutions to the conflicts in which they are involved. The program is aimed at professionals from different fields of knowledge interested in addressing and resolving disputes through mediation.

Modality

Online

Duración

80 theoretical academic hours (required to initiate the process as a mediator)

Horario

Mondays and Wednesdays: 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Saturdays 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Inversión

Early Payment: $895 (until April 25)
General Public: $960
Groups (3 people): $910 each
USFQ Community: $900

Objective

The objective of the Mediator Training Program is to promote the knowledge and proper use of mediation through the tools, techniques, skills, and knowledge necessary to facilitate the achievement of agreements and consensus through the use of mediation.

  • To enable the resolution of conflicts through the strengthening of Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods, especially mediation as a fast and effective mechanism for reaching agreements.
  • To provide participants with a conceptual theoretical framework on mediation in order for them to have the necessary foundations to act as mediators.
  • To understand the functioning of a mediation procedure.
  • To develop and strengthen skills, tools, and techniques for the formulation and achievement of agreements.
  • To enhance and develop skills for the management and resolution of conflicts through peaceful and harmony-restoring methods.
  • To understand the legal aspects related to Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods, especially mediation.

METHODOLOGY

The Mediator Training Program consists of two stages. The first is a Course - Workshop with a duration of 80 practical-theoretical hours, of which 30% of the workload is devoted to theoretical topics and 70% to practical mediation approaches. The second stage consists of observing at least 5 real cases, for which participants have the option of either conducting the process independently at any registered Mediation Center, or conducting them at the Arbitration and Mediation Center of the Universidad San Francisco de Quito, a process facilitated by the USFQ Continuing Education Department.

STAGE I: THEORETICAL COURSE ON MEDIATOR TRAINING (80 academic hours)

For the proper development of mediation skills, it is necessary to have both theoretical and practical elements. The trainers will give theoretical lectures and/or conferences, supported by PowerPoint presentations, videos, and whiteboard. During these presentations, interaction between participants and teachers, analysis, and discussion of theoretical topics will be promoted. Real case examples will be presented, facilitating the transfer of experiences. Each cycle will be complemented by practical and experiential work by participants, through activities such as case simulations, role-playing games, question workshops, communication strategies, socio-dramas, improvisations, etc. Of the total workload, 30% will correspond to theoretical topics and 70% to practical approaches.

A final evaluation will be conducted to measure the understanding of the topics taught during the training and to verify that participants, once the observations are completed, will have the necessary tools to effectively conduct mediations. The evaluation will take place at the end of the course and will consist of theoretical questions and mediation of practical cases. A minimum score of 80/100 is required to pass.

CERTIFICATE

In accordance with the academic regulations established by the Universidad San Francisco de Quito, the Mediation Center of the Universidad San Francisco de Quito will grant a certificate for having passed the Mediator Training Program to all participants who have achieved a score of 80 points in the final evaluation and have attended at least 80% of the workshop course. USFQ only certifies the academic learning of the participants.

If the minimum attendance requirements are not met, the Continuing Education Department may issue a certificate for the number of hours actually attended, but not one of approval. This implies that the participant must successfully complete the first stage (80 academic hours and pass the course with 80%) in order to advance to the second stage.

STAGE II: MEDIATION OBSERVATIONS (5 real mediation cases)

Those who pass the first stage of the Mediator Training Program may observe real cases at the Mediation Center of their choice or, alternatively, at the Arbitration and Mediation Center of the Universidad San Francisco de Quito. The first process will be managed by each participant, while the second process will be managed by the USFQ Continuing Education Department.

If the participant decides to observe at another Mediation Center affiliated with the CJ, upon completion they will be subject to the conditions of each institution, however, they must receive a certificate/record detailing each observed case.

The following process applies to all participants, regardless of the Mediation Center in which they observed.

Obtaining the certificate of approval for 80 academic hours (Stage 1) endorsed by the Universidad San Francisco de Quito and the certificate/record documenting the completion of 5 observations validates you as a mediator. However, you cannot sign agreements until you are registered at a Mediation Center. Our certificates provide you with the support to accredit yourself through registration at a mediation center registered with the Judicial Council. This center must provide the participant with a record requesting affiliation to their center. With these three documents (certificate of 80 academic hours, certificate or record of completion of 5 observations, and center record for affiliation), the participant must approach the Judicial Council and request to be included in the official registry of accredited Mediators. If the participant is not affiliated or attached to a Mediation Center, they will not be authorized to mediate. If they wish to create their own Mediation Center, they must approach the Judicial Council to request this information.

Completing the Mediator Training Program or any of its stages does not imply a commitment on the part of the Arbitration and Mediation Center of the Universidad San Francisco de Quito to accredit the participant or include them in its official list of mediators, which will be done in accordance with the regulations established in the Regulations of the Arbitration and Mediation Center of the Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

OBSERVATIONS AT THE ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION CENTER - USFQ

For this purpose, the following methodology will be followed:

The USFQ Continuing Education Department will send the USFQ Arbitration and Mediation Center a list with the information of students who have completed stage I (along with a copy of the course approval certificate and copies of their colored ID cards). Upon requesting approval, the center's staff will contact each participant to notify them of the procedure to follow to conduct the 5 observations. It is the participant's responsibility to attend the assigned mediations. Upon completion of each mediation, the participant will meet with the mediator to discuss the tools and process implemented. Upon completion of the 5 observations, the center will deliver Annex 9, a document certifying that the mediator candidate completed the practical training stage.

The participant must cover the costs of the observations, which are (US$20 per observation, US$100 plus VAT if they perform all 5). Payment is made through a deposit or transfer to the accounts indicated below.

PAYMENT TO
Universidad San Francisco de Quito
RUC
1791836154001
BANK ENTITY
Banco Pichincha
ACCOUNT NUMBER
Current account No. 3407330004
BANK ENTITY
Banco Bolivariano
ACCOUNT NUMBER
Current account No. 5075003350

Once the payment is made, the participant must present the deposit receipt to the USFQ Arbitration and Mediation Center once the request sent has been approved. The observation of mediation hearings will be subject to the approval of the parties involved in the process and to the signing of the confidentiality agreement to be provided by the mediator in charge. Read the process that applies to all participants.

The USFQ Continuing Education Department will only facilitate the process of contacting the USFQ Arbitration and Mediation Center.

Cronograma

Month Day Hours Schedule Topics Professor
May 27 Monday 1 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Course Rules and Introduction to MASC Jaime Vintimilla
2,5 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Conflict Theory Jorje H. Zalles
29 Wednesday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Conflict Theory Jorje H. Zalles
June 1 Saturday 4 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Principles of Mediation Jaime Vintimilla
3 Monday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Mediation Trends and Styles Ximena Bustamante
5 Wednesday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Mediation Stages, Generalities Gabriela Balseca
10 Monday 1,5 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Innovations on Conflict Jaime Vintimilla
2 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Mediator Profile and Role Jaime Vintimilla
12 Wednesday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Communication - Introduction Ximena Bustamante
15 Saturday 4 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Mediation Calling or Premediation Ma. Nazareth Ramos
17 Monday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Introduction to Negotiation Jorje H. Zalles
19 Wednesday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Communication Ximena Bustamante
22 Saturday 4 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Communication Ma. Nazareth Ramos
24 Monday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Distributive Negotiation Alfredo Larrea
26 Wednesday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Integrative or Principled Negotiation Alfredo Larrea
29 Saturday 4 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ethical Standards for Mediators Ma. Nazareth Ramos
July 1 Monday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Integrative or Principled Negotiation Alfredo Larrea
3 Wednesday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Role of the Lawyer in Mediation Gabriela Balseca
6 Saturday 4 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Mediation Closure Ma. Nazareth Ramos
8 Monday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Mediation Record Jaime Vintimilla
10 Wednesday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Subject Mediation Ximena Bustamante
13 Saturday 4 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Subject Mediation Ximena Bustamante
15 Monday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Subject Mediation Jaime Vintimilla
17 Wednesday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Subject Mediation Jaime Vintimilla

Cronograma

Month Day Hours Schedule Topics Professor
May 27 Monday 1 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Course Rules and Introduction to MASC Jaime Vintimilla
2,5 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Conflict Theory Jorje H. Zalles
29 Wednesday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Conflict Theory Jorje H. Zalles
June 1 Saturday 4 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Principles of Mediation Jaime Vintimilla
3 Monday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Mediation Trends and Styles Ximena Bustamante
5 Wednesday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Mediation Stages, Generalities Gabriela Balseca
10 Monday 1,5 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Innovations on Conflict Jaime Vintimilla
2 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Mediator Profile and Role Jaime Vintimilla
12 Wednesday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Communication - Introduction Ximena Bustamante
15 Saturday 4 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Mediation Calling or Premediation Ma. Nazareth Ramos
17 Monday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Introduction to Negotiation Jorje H. Zalles
19 Wednesday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Communication Ximena Bustamante
22 Saturday 4 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Communication Ma. Nazareth Ramos
24 Monday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Distributive Negotiation Alfredo Larrea
26 Wednesday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Integrative or Principled Negotiation Alfredo Larrea
29 Saturday 4 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ethical Standards for Mediators Ma. Nazareth Ramos
July 1 Monday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Integrative or Principled Negotiation Alfredo Larrea
3 Wednesday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Role of the Lawyer in Mediation Gabriela Balseca
6 Saturday 4 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Mediation Closure Ma. Nazareth Ramos
8 Monday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Mediation Record Jaime Vintimilla
10 Wednesday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Subject Mediation Ximena Bustamante
13 Saturday 4 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Subject Mediation Ximena Bustamante
15 Monday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Subject Mediation Jaime Vintimilla
17 Wednesday 3,5 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Subject Mediation Jaime Vintimilla

Instructors

Jaime Vintimilla

Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Universidad Católica del Ecuador. Master of Law from the University of Valencia. Diploma in International Conflict Management from the Universidad Santa María de Chile. Director and Mediator at the Arbitration and Mediation Center of the Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Lecturer at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

María Nazaret Ramos

María Nazaret Ramos

Lawyer and Master of Law from the Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Mediator at the Arbitration and Mediation Center of the Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Lecturer at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

Ximena Bustamante

Ximena Bustamante

Lawyer with a subspecialization in Psychology from the Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Master of Law with a specialization in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University. Mediator at the Arbitration and Mediation Center of the Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Lecturer at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

Jorje H. Zalles

B.A. from Yale University and M.B.A. from Harvard University. Extensive professional experience in dispute resolution. Lecturer at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

Gabriela Balseca

Gabriela Balseca

Lawyer from the Faculty of Law of the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador (2004). Completed a Diploma at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito in Business Administration and Management. Master's in Civil Law and Civil Procedure at the Technical University of Loja. Currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Mediation and Conflict Management at the International University of Valencia (UIV).

Alfredo Larrea

Alfredo Larrea

LL.M. - Harvard Law School (1998). Master of Business Administration - Universidad San Francisco de Quito (1995). Doctor of Jurisprudence - Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador (1992). Alfredo is a university professor in Negotiations and International Arbitration, as well as an active mediator.

Registration

General Public Rate: $960
Early Payment Rate: $895 (until April 25)
USFQ Community Rate: $900
Group Rate: $910 each


Payment for the program can be made through the following methods:

STEP 1: Make the Payment

Bank Transfer or Cash Deposit

Account Information:

Payable to Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Banco Bolivariano
Current Account No. 5075003350
(RUC: 1791836154001)

Payable to Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Banco Pichincha
Current Account No. 3407330004
(RUC: 1791836154001)

Credit Card

Click on the following PAY HERE and complete the requested information on the form. Upon completion, you will be automatically registered in the system.

 Credit Card Payment

 

With Banco de Pichincha or Banco de Guayaquil credit cards, you can access the following financing options: 3 and 6 months interest-free, 9 and 12 months with interest.

STEP 2: Confirm Your Payment

If you made the payment via Bank Transfer or Deposit, please send a copy of the deposit slip (scanned) and your personal details (full name, ID, phone, and address) to the following email: rordonez@usfq.edu.ec

* If you require an invoice with different details from the participant's, please specify the following details in the email (business name, RUC/ID, phone, address, and email).

If you made the payment with Credit Card, it is not necessary to confirm your payment; the system will automatically register your details.

STEP 3: Registration Confirmation

You will receive a registration confirmation email with relevant course information.

* The program coordinator reserves the right to suspend or reschedule the activity if it does not meet the minimum required number of students or due to force majeure. In such cases, enrolled students will be refunded the full amount as soon as possible.

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