COURSE CATEGORY
Professional skills
Mediating online – it has come so far, where can it go?
Published 20 January 2026
Mediation has long been a cornerstone of dispute resolution, but in today’s digital age, it’s increasingly moving online. With virtual platforms now central to how parties connect, the mediator’s role is evolving.
This course presented by Linda Kochanski AM, explores:
- How mediation is conducted online
- The strengths and concerns of digital platforms; and
- The skills mediators need to adapt.
From managing communication dynamics to anticipating the future of virtual practice, discover how to navigate and shape the next era of mediation.
Completion of this course will earn you 1 CPD unit
TARGET AUDIENCE
All practitioners
CPD POINTS
0.5
TYPE
Video-based interactive module
Course Author: Linda Kochanski AM
Linda Kochanski LLB, Nationally Accredited Mediator (NMAS), FDRP Practice Leader, Dispute Resolution, The College of Law Linda Kochanski was admitted as a Solicitor in Queensland, initially specialising in Family and Criminal Law.
Linda continues to practice mediation as a private practitioner specialising in relationship mediation. She is presently a Director on the Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards Board and a Co Director of Global Training and Professional Development Ltd. Linda has presented at national and international conferences on Mediation and Family Law and has published in these areas as well and has received industry awards for her work as a FDRP and DR Academic.
Linda is the current Practice Leader at The College of Law for both their Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution Practice and their suite of mediation programs.
