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Certified Professional Mediator (CPM)
Certified Professional Mediator Requirements1. A minimum of 80 hours of mediation training, to include:
2. At least 60 hours of lead/solo mediation case practice within the four (4) years preceding the application, of which a maximum of 10 hours can be eviction court mediation. Documentation of mediation case practice experience must include dates and actual hours in mediation. 3. NEW for 2026 - Applicants will be scheduled to attend a Standards & Practices Committee meeting, where they will view a recorded mediation and write a memorandum of agreement based on that mediation. After, they will meet with the committee to review the agreement. The CPM Decision Form is completed by the Standards & Practices Committee for each CPM application. Need help navigating the application process? Visit the Find a Mediator page to see a link to CPM mentors! Not sure if your training will count for your CPM application? Look for it on the list of IMA Certified Trainings. Review the IMA Basic Mediation Training Requirements to see if your non-IMA certified training qualifies. CPM Application Form |
HOW TO APPLY FOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL MEDIATOR STATUS
1. IMA Membership. If you are not already either a student or general member, you must first join IMA. You can complete your membership application and pay the membership fee online through the IMA website.
2. Application Form. Submit the CPM application form with ALL required attachments. Be sure to fill out the form completely, and carefully check that you have included all information requested on the application form. E-mail your CPM application in PDF format to admin@idahomediationassociation.org. You must submit your application electronically and submit your case practice hours on the IMA form.
3. $250 CPM Application Fee. Upon receipt of all required documentation, the IMA Administrator will prepare an invoice for the application fee, which will be added to your member account. You can pay online by logging in to the IMA website, or you can mail a check to IMA at P. O. Box 2504, Boise, Idaho 83701. All application fees are non-refundable and payment must be received prior to the application deadline.
The Standards & Practices Committee meets in January, May, and October to review all completed applications received by the 15th of the meeting month. You will be notified in writing of the Committee’s decision. Please contact the IMA Administrator at admin@idahomediationassociation.org if you have any questions about certification procedures or if you need assistance to complete the application or payment process.
See the Standards & Practices Committee section of the IMA Policies & Procedures for additional information on CPM requirements.
