Certificate in Conflict/Dispute Resolution and Mediation

Who Should Apply?

This program is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their ability to resolve conflicts, improve communication, foster collaboration, and transform the conflict culture within their personal, work, or community environments.

Take the Next Step

Develop the confidence and competence to handle conflict effectively, facilitate meaningful dialogue, and achieve lasting resolutions. Enroll today to begin your path toward becoming a skilled mediator and conflict/dispute resolution professional.

Successful participants can pursue future opportunities to build and enhance their skills through short workshops focused on specific issues, ranging from workplace conflict to asking good questions to listening skills.

Meet The Instructor

Michael Ted Thornock

Michael Ted Thornock has been working at Stowell Crayk PLLC since September 2016. Michael specializes in Criminal Defense, Family Law, Debt Collection, Landlord/Tenant issues, Contracts, Immigration, and General Civil Litigation. Michael is one of the few Spanish speaking mediators in the State of Utah and is listed as a Master Mediator on both the Utah Basic and Divorce Mediation Rosters. He graduated from Creighton University School of Law in 2016 and was admitted to the Utah Bar in October 2016. While in law school, he received the American Board of Trial Advocates Award, given to the top litigation student in the State of Nebraska. As a practicing attorney, he as been recognized as one of Utah’s “Legal Elite” for the years 2022 and 2024.

Prior to law school, Michael received two bachelor’s degrees from Brigham Young University in Political Science and Spanish. He is fluent in Spanish and thoroughly enjoys working with the Spanish-speaking community. Michael has hundreds of hours in the courtroom including jury trials, preliminary hearings, evidentiary hearings, eviction hearings, temporary orders, etc. Michael especially loves trial work and is excellent at evidence and thinking on his feet in order to get the best result for his clients.

Michael also loves mediation and is an active participant in the mediation community, including giving mediation trainings and participation as a Board Member at Utah Dispute Resolution. Michael is always willing to work hard for his clients and make sure they understand the complex processes involved in navigating a case. Michael tries to make sure his clients feel comfortable, confident, and involved in every step of the process.

Michael (most often know by his two names together “Michael Ted”) was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah and went to Highland High School. Michael Ted loves sports, hiking, and spending time with his wife and kids.

The total cost for the program is $1,600 and is due at the beginning of the course. Textbooks are additional costs and may be included as an “Instant Access” fee (see below for more information). Tuition listed above subject to change without advance notice.

The University of Utah Campus Store has a course materials program called Instant Access which provides digital course materials/textbooks to students at a reduced cost. If your instructor participates, you should receive an email prior to the first day of class with instructions on how to access your course materials in Canvas.

• Financial aid is not available for non-credit classes. Students are encouraged to inquire with their employers to determine if tuition assistance is available.
• Payment plans may be available through the University of Utah Financial Services.
• This course is not eligible for faculty/staff tuition reduction or emeritus benefits.

Why choose the University of Utah?

We understand that you have a choice when it comes to taking professional development courses and we work hard to earn your trust with each and every class!

By selecting the University of Utah, you’ll enjoy the following benefits whether you’re coming to us as someone new to the job market, a career changer, a seasoned professional or a lifelong learner.

Resume Power - benefit from the University of Utah reputation for credibility and quality. Choosing the University of Utah for your certificate program makes a clear statement about your commitment to excellence.

Instructor Excellence - learn from the same high-quality faculty that teach in our degree programs.

The Power of the U Network – students have access to a valuable University of Utah peer and faculty network.

Programs that Fit Your Schedule – most of our certificates offer convenient online or evening classes that offer a schedule that works around you. Go to class whenever and wherever you want.

Certificate Completion Requirements

• Students will be required to fulfill the same expectations and requirements as matriculated students including exams, projects and participation.
• Certificate students will receive an “S-Satisfactory” or “U-Unsatisfactory” assessment for each class. “S-Satisfactory” will indicate that the student has met the standards for at least a C-.
• Students must receive an “S-Satisfactory" grade in all classes for successful completion.

How is my accomplishment recognized?

For students earning an “S-Satisfactory" grade, the completed certificate will appear on University of Utah official transcripts.

Students will also be awarded a University of Utah digital credential (badge) that can be shared on social media sites and used with other professional resources. Digital badges are embedded with metadata that validate the skills demonstrated and other requirements for earning the badge.

Digital Credentials / Badges

Follow the link on the badge to the left to find out what metadata is behind the Yoga Teacher Training Certificate or Caring for the Aging Population Micro-certificate badge. This is an example of the type of information you’ll find behind all our academic noncredit certificates.

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Do you help students get supervised hours?

No, we do not currently assist students in acquiring the required supervised mediation hours.

What other requirements are there to be placed on the court roster?

Completing this training course fulfills the educational requirement for becoming a court rostered mediator. To be placed on the roster students must also complete a short practicum and a state-administered ethics exam. More information on how to complete these requirements is given during the training and can also be found on the Utah State Courts website.