Manuela Sousa
E-mail: mmmsousa@ucp.pt
Phone: (+351) 224 106 339
Postgraduate Programme in Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Resolution
Access to the profession of mediator in public mediation systems and to international certification by the International Mediation Institute
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Fees
Application fee: €100
Tuition fee: €2,100
(See details on discounts in the Call for Applications)
Schedule
19 January – October 2026
JANUARY (intensive teaching week)
Mon / Tue / Wed: 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (PT) | 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (BR)
Thu / Fri / Sat: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (PT)
7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. / 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (BR)
FEBRUARY – JULY
Fridays: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
SEPTEMBER
Presentation of fieldwork projects: Friday and Saturday of the third week of the month.
Duration
Bootcamp: 19 – 24 January 2026
Postgraduate Programme: February – July 2026
Classes held on Fridays and Saturdays
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Program Description
This programme is taught in Portuguese.
15th Edition 2026 | Online or On-campus
Developed in partnership with the ICFML – Institute for Certification and Training of Lusophone Mediators, this programme in Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Resolution provides certification for practice in Justices of the Peace, Consumer Arbitration Centres, Judicial Processes and Private International Mediation.
This is the first programme officially recognised by the Portuguese Ministry of Justice granting access to the profession of mediator within public mediation systems (including Family Mediation and the Justices of the Peace), while also offering international certification by the International Mediation Institute (IMI).
The ICFML is the only institution in Portugal accredited by the CIArb – Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK), which, in 2020, awarded it authorisation to deliver a 40-hour accredited mediation course.
Target Audience
This postgraduate programme is designed for graduates wishing to begin or advance their professional path in the field of conflict resolution, including:
final-year undergraduate students, trainee lawyers, lawyers, solicitors, in-house legal advisers, and judges.
It is also aimed at graduates in Law, Legal Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, and all professionals whose field of activity relies on teamwork, negotiation and communication skills.
Partner Entities
More Information
Fees
Application fee: €100
Tuition fee: €2,100
(See details on discounts in the Call for Applications)
Schedule
19 January – October 2026
JANUARY (intensive teaching week)
Mon / Tue / Wed: 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (PT) | 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (BR)
Thu / Fri / Sat: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (PT)
7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. / 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (BR)
FEBRUARY – JULY
Fridays: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
SEPTEMBER
Presentation of fieldwork projects: Friday and Saturday of the third week of the month.
Duration
Bootcamp: 19 – 24 January 2026
Postgraduate Programme: February – July 2026
Classes held on Fridays and Saturdays
