FMC Certification Process

Go to the Certification Types page by clicking the button below and reviewing the various types of certification.

Please note, FMC does NOT provide all the necessary training to obtain our certifications.  We are the national voice for family mediation; our certifications are the gold standard and onerous to attain.

Training is available around the country so find what works best for you, your budget and schedule.  Contact us for ideas about where to obtain training.  Start with our 40-hour Basic Mediation training!

Are the following statements are true?

• you are a General Member
• you have reviewed the Code of Conduct
• you think you meet all the education/training/experiential/skill requirements listed for the certification type that you’re pursuing

If all of those statements are true, then you’re ready to proceed to the next step: request a copy of our Candidate’s Manual (by emailing admin@fmc.ca).  You will be charged a prepayment of $225 to receive the Candidate’s Manual.  As you proceed along the certification pathway, this amount will be deducted from other applicable fees.

Click the Apply tab on your chosen Certification type (FMC Certification Application | Family Mediation Canada) and submit all relevant information.

Helpful Documents: Download & send the appropriate form(s) to outside references or practicum supervisors (where applicable):

• FMC Certification Letter(s) of Reference
• Confirmation of Practicum Experience

Family Mediation Canada acknowledges that in some cases a Prior Learning and Recognition application process is appropriate for those wishing to obtain certification with FMC.  For more information about PLAR please contact us.

An application will not be considered completed until FMC has received all the requisite documentation and payments. If there are any questions about the form or the process, please feel free to contact us.

Completed applications are sent to the FMC Certification Registrar for review.