3 steps to your 100 hours of spe

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LEVEL 1 beginning on Tuesday, AUGUST 4, 2026 for 50-hours* of simulation training.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN (ENDS JULY 15, 2026).  PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS NOT ENROLMENT IN THE SPE PROGRAM.   

ENROLMENT IS ON APPROVAL OF PROOF OF RECEIPT OF COURSE COMPLETION AND OTHER PRE-REQUISITE REQUIREMENTS.

(Limited spaces for all levels) 

• Entirely by Zoom Video Conferencing
• 50 hours of simulated role plays and exercises on complex family mediation cases stemming from the Brampton, Newmarket and Orangeville family court locations
• Convenient time and duration each week for working professionals
• Experienced and skilled family mediators with court-connected services as instructors
• Low ratio of student-instructor assignments
• Monthly payment options available (instalments of 3 payments for more affordability)
• Exclusive invitation to join Level 2 and 3 at PFMS*. No other students are invited to the PFMS court connected SPE program except those who complete our Level 1.

CRTG accepts bursaries offered by the OAFM and other organizations on a limited basis.

* CRTG/PFMS does not guarantee admission to Levels II and III on successful completion of Level I.  

LEVEL 1 INFORMATION:  50 HOURS

EXCLUSIVE FOR YORK UNIVERSITY FAMILY MEDIATION CERTIFICATE: 10% DISCOUNT

$2500 + HST PAYABLE IN 3 EQUAL INSTALMENTS OF $833.33 PER PAYMENT

YORK GRADUATES:  10% DISCOUNT $2250.00 PAYABLE IN 3 EQUAL INSTALMENTS OF $750 PER PAYMENT

50-hour simulation course starts AUGUST 4, 2026 and runs for nine (9) consecutive weeks each Tuesday evening from 5 pm to 9 pm by Zoom video conferencing platform. The remaining 14 hours will be group work, assignments and required readings. Participants must commit to attending all 9 sessions in order to receive their certificate of completion. 

Minimum class: 6-8 students, max. 15 students

LEVEL 1 A:  FAMILY LAW SUPPLEMENTAL INTENSIVE COURSE:  12 HOURS 

For students who feel they require more training on family law matters relating to property equalization and spousal support matters.  To be discussed with the Level 1 Cohort.  

LEVEL 2 INFORMATION:   20 HOURS

$1200 + HST PAYABLE IN 2 EQUAL PAYMENTS OF $600 EACH

In LEVEL 2 training, each participant will complete 20-hours of mediation live observation of actual court-connected family mediation files at the Brampton, Newmarket or Orangeville Superior Courts or Ontario Courts of Justice (Family) court locations operated by PFMS.   Mediations may be in person or held virtually.  10 SPOTS AVAILABLE PER YEAR.  * CRTG/PFMS does not guarantee admission to Levels II and III on successful completion of Level I.  

LEVEL 3 INFORMATION:    30 HOURS (AN ADDITIONAL 10 HOURS CAN BE ADDED AS A SUPPLEMENTARY MINOR COST AT THE DISCRETION OF THE STUDENT AND THE SERVICE PROVIDER)

$1800 + HST PAYABLE IN 3 EQUAL PAYMENTS OF $600 EACH

LEVEL 3- 30 hours of co-mediation and lead mediation of actual court-connected family mediation files at the Brampton, Newmarket or Orangeville Superior Courts or Ontario Courts of Justice (Family) court locations operated by PFMS and under the supervision of court-connected roster mediators at the Brampton, Newmarket or Orangeville court locations.  Mediations may be in person or held virtually.  10 SPOTS AVAILABLE PER YEAR.  * CRTG/PFMS does not guarantee admission to Levels II and III on successful completion of Level I.  

APPROX. DURATION TO COMPLETE 100 HOURS:  8-10 MONTHS