Graduate Certificate in Mediation & Conflict Resolution
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Certificate in Mediation & Conflict Resolution
Conflict is a natural and inevitable part of human interaction, but it also holds the power to transform individuals, communities, and systems. The Certificate in Mediation & Conflict Resolution at the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies equips students with the tools to navigate conflict constructively and drive meaningful change in their workplaces, communities, and broader systems.
This program combines theory with practice to prepare students to analyze conflicts, manage difficult conversations, and design interventions that mitigate conflict and promote collaboration. Whether you’re working in the nonprofit sector, corporate leadership, education, or public policy, the skills you’ll develop will help you transform conflict into an opportunity for growth and innovation.
Program Highlights
o Practical, Hands-On Training: Participate in simulations, role-playing exercises, and real-world projects to apply what you learn.
o Systems Change: Understand how conflicts are connected to larger social, cultural, and organizational systems—and how to address them to create long-term change.
o Collective Learning: Learn alongside peers from different fields- study the challenges around us and build a tool kit to help improve them.
o Expert Faculty & Mentors: Learn from professionals with extensive experience in mediation, facilitation, and conflict transformation across diverse fields.
Requirements for the Certificate
The three courses that make up the certification are designed to build upon one another, with content and expectations compounding. The certificate can be completed in a minimum of two semesters. KROC 530 and KROC 531 may be taken concurrently or individually and must be completed prior to enrollment in KROC 531
Required Courses for Certificate Completion
Required courses are offered both in hybrid and in-persona modalities. Hybrid courses have a required intensive week-long residency that takes place in San Diego or Madrid, Spain. Check course schedules for current and upcoming offerings. Please note both modalities are not offered every semester and residency location rotates.