# FMCS Institute Course Archives - Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service

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- Becoming a Labor Arbitrator – Fall 2024 – Online! Instructors:  Arbitrator Sheila Mayberry, Arbitrator Martin Malin, and FMCS Director of Arbitration Arthur Pearlstein Dates: For this virtual course, please note all times referenced are EASTERN time. August 12,  3:00- 4:30pm: Online Orientation Meeting August 19- September 20, 2024: Weekly Reading, Videos, &amp; Discussion Board Assignments September 23-27 11am – 5:00pm EST: Live Webinar Please [...]The post Becoming a Labor Arbitrator &#8211; Fall 2024 &#8211; Online! appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
- Arbitrating in the Federal Sector – July 2024 *In Person* (Washington, DC) When: Tuesday, July 23  -   Wednesday, July 24, 2024   Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Where: FMCS Headquarters, 250 E Street SW Washington, DC (walking distance from L'Enfant Plaza Metro or Federal Center SW Metro) Instructors: Arthur Pearlstein, FMCS Director of Arbitration and Alan Symonette, Esq., National Academy of Arbitrators Seeking to start or expand [...]The post Arbitrating in the Federal Sector &#8211; July 2024 *In Person* (Washington, DC) appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
- Mediation Skills – August 2024 This course takes place over 6 DAYS: (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) August 20-22 and 27-29, 2024 Time: 11am - 5pm Eastern Standard Time Instructors: experienced FMCS Mediators Cost: $1600.00  - Early bird $1500.00 if registered by July 20, 2024   Location: This course will be conducted entirely online using Zoom for Government.  Please contact the [...]The post Mediation Skills &#8211; August 2024 appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
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- Special Topics in Mediation Based on feedback from our esteemed Mediation Skills alums, we have put together a series of webinars on topics related to aspects of mediation that beginning and intermediate mediators have found to be particularly challenging.  You can sign up for one, several, or the whole series.  While we will not have a formal screening process, [...]The post Special Topics in Mediation appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
- Becoming a Labor Arbitrator -IN PERSON! Glendale, CA (Los Angeles) January 2024   This training has been updated with a location change, it is now taking place in Glendale CA (Los Angeles) Instructors:  Arbitrators Jeanne Charles and Kathryn VanDagens Date:  January 8-12, 2024 Time: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Friday 8:30 am- 1 pm Cost: $3000.00 ($2700.00 if you register before October 1) Once your bio has been [...]The post Becoming a Labor Arbitrator -IN PERSON! Glendale, CA (Los Angeles) January 2024 appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
- Mediation Skills – RESCHEDULED!  WILL BE HELD ONLINE IN JANUARY-FEBRUARY!!   Instructors:  Commissioners Brad Lane, TJ Johnson, Bruce Fries, and Valerie Harragin   Time and Date:  January 30 thru February 1 and February 6 -8,  (Tuesday-Thursday for 2 consecutive weeks); 11:00am -5:00pm EASTERN Cost: $ 1,600.00 ($1,500.00 Early bird if registered on or before December 30, 2023) Location:  This course will be held online via [...]The post Mediation Skills &#8211; RESCHEDULED!  WILL BE HELD ONLINE IN JANUARY-FEBRUARY!! appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
- Negotiation Skills – RESCHEDULED!  WILL BE HELD ONLINE IN MARCH!   Instructors:  TBA Time and Date:  March 5, 6, 7, 12,13, 14 (Tuesday-Thursday for 2 consecutive weeks); 11:00am -5:00pm EASTERN Cost: $ 1,600.00 ($1,500.00 Early bird if registered on or before February 5, 2024) Location: This course will be held online via Zoom. Description: Develop the negotiation style that’s right for you. This interactive workshop [...]The post Negotiation Skills &#8211; RESCHEDULED!  WILL BE HELD ONLINE IN MARCH! appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
- Becoming a Labor Arbitrator – Summer 2023 – Online! Instructors:  Arbitrators Dates: For this virtual course, please note all times referenced are EASTERN time. April 27, 3:00- 4:30pm: Online Orientation Meeting May 8 - June 9, 2023: Weekly Reading, Videos, &amp; Discussion Board Assignments June 12-16, 11am – 5:00pm EST: Live Webinar Please note that there will be coursework during the five weeks prior [...]The post Becoming a Labor Arbitrator &#8211; Summer 2023 &#8211; Online! appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
- Arbitration for Advocates 2023 (Online)  NEW DATES!!! Instructors: Director of Arbitration Arthur Pearlstein and FMCS Commissioners TBA Date: May 9-11, 2023  October 3-5, 2023 Time: 11:00 - 5:00 pm EASTERN Cost: $1100.00 ($1000 early bird rate) Location:  This course will be conducted online via Zoom for Government. Description: This intensive, 3-day program is designed to enhance the arbitration advocacy skills of labor [...]The post Arbitration for Advocates 2023 (Online)  NEW DATES!!! appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.