Equal Employment Opportunity Certificate Programs
New Investigators Certificate Course
Dates:Â
May 12-15, 2025 (Monday to Thursday) |Â 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST
September 8-11, 2025 (Monday to Thursday) |Â 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST
Course fee: $1000.00
Delivery Method: Live Instructor Led VIA Zoom Webinar. Participants may also attend In-person (Arlington, VA)
This program meets the requirement for EEOC to fulfill the requisite 32-hour training requirement for new federal counselors and investigators.Â
Participants are taught basics regarding EEO law and provided with the opportunity to develop essential investigative techniques in a small group setting.Â
Trainers also use instructive exercises to assist participants in completing two actual investigations, which include allegations of harassment, disparate treatment, and disability discrimination.
Qualified EEO Neutral Mediation Certificate
Delivery Method:  Live Instructor Led VIA Zoom Webinar.  Participants may also attend In-person (Arlington, VA)
Date:Â
June 16–19, 2025 (Monday to Thursday) | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST
October 6–9, 2025 (Monday to Thursday) | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST
 Becoming a Qualified EEO Mediator: EEOC Requirements To become a qualified mediator for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) disputes, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sets specific requirements.Â
These requirements are designed to ensure that mediators have the necessary knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding to effectively mediate EEO disputes, which often involve sensitive and complex issues.
Program concept:Â
Foundational Knowledge: EEO laws, types of workplace discrimination, and the EEO complaint process.
Mediation Skills: Conflict resolution theories, communication techniques, and negotiation strategies.
Practical Application: Case studies, role-playing exercises, and interview techniques.
Ethics and Professionalism: Mediator ethics, cultural competence, and bias mitigation.
New EEO Counselors Certificate Course
NEW COUNSELORS TRAINING – 32 HOURS ONLINE
Dates:
March 10–13, 2025 (Monday to Thursday) |  8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST
July 14–17, 2025 (Monday to Thursday) | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST
November 3–6, 2025 (Monday to Thursday) | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST
Course Fee: $1000.00
Delivery Method: Live Instructor Led VIA Zoom Webinar | Participants may also attend In-person (Arlington, VA)
The purpose of this training is to introduce students to EEO counseling and help EEO Counselors develop techniques through lectures, discussion, and interactive role-plays that help the EEO Counselor succeed in the Federal sector.Â
The EEO Counselor serves as a liaison between the employee and management in the informal complaint processing stage
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Employment/Labor Law Mediation Certificate
Delivery Method: Virtual
Course Format:
Self-Paced with Instructor Guidance: Learners complete the course content at their own pace, with access to an instructor for questions and support.
Instructor-Guided Sessions: Scheduled, structured sessions led by a qualified instructor, ensuring consistent progress and engagement.
Zoom Office Hours: Dedicated virtual office hours hosted via Zoom for live Q&A, one-on-one support, and additional instruction.
Enrollment & Participation Details:
Date: Open Enrollment – Students may register and begin at their convenience, with guided timelines and recommended pacing.
Final Course Segment:
Online Mock Mediation: All students are required to participate in a culminating online mock mediation exercise, applying learned skills in a realistic, interactive setting, facilitated by the instructor.
Group/ Cohort (5 or more). Contact the Registrar: registrar@adraceu.com
This intensive course is intended to provide students with training in Employment/Labor Law Conflict Dispute Resolution. The course will give you the essential knowledge needed to work as an employment mediator. It covers a wide range of topics including substantive employment law, as well as training in the mediation process and skills, all aimed at preparing participants to become qualified mediators for employment disputes.
Program concept:Â The program has 3 parts: Â The first 4 modules focus on substantive employment and labor laws. The remaining 5 modules focus on meditation practices and related rules and policies. The course ends with practical exercises and a final quiz.
- Part I: Law that applies to employment and relevant case law
- Part II: Mediation, then in-depth role-playing to help you learn and practice the skills to facilitate the process.
- Part III: Practical exercises and testing