The DRC offers an intensive mediation training course to students and other interested individuals or groups. The DRC's program is centered around developing the fundamental skills necessary to manage interpersonal interactions and excel as a mediator. The training course is held at the University of Western Ontario. The course, conducted by Professor Robert E. Hawkins of the Faculty of Law, involves a combination of seminars and role playing exercises which allow participants to practice the skills they have learned. Emphasis is on interactive learning and coaches are present to offer participants constant feedback during role plays.
All participants receive a comprehensive training manual.
Enrolment is limited to 24 people per session.