Equal Employment Opportunity Certificate Programs

New Investigators Certificate Course

Dates:

Apr 13-16,2026

Sept 8-11,2026

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.

Participants are taught basics regarding EEO law and provided with the opportunity to develop essential investigative techniques in a small group setting.

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:

May 11-13,2026

Aug 10-12,2026

Nov 16-18,2026

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.

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:

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:

Apr 27-30,2026

Oct 12-15,2026

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.

The EEO Counselor serves as a liaison between the employee and management in the informal complaint processing stage

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: The program has 3 parts: 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

Equal Employment Annual Recertification

MD110 requires EEO Investigators and Counselors to complete 8 hours of annual refresher courses. Upon completion of the refresher courses, you will receive a Certificate of Completion with IACET CEUs.

Advanced Negotiation & Mediation for High-Stakes Environments A Strategic Approach to Complex Decision-Making

This course is a strategic training experience designed for professionals who operate in high-stakes environments where outcomes matter. It equips participants with the skills to manage pressure, build leverage, and guide negotiations with clarity and control. Through simulation-based scenarios and real-world exercises, learners develop the ability to think critically, respond effectively, and navigate complex situations with confidence.

Interpersonal Conflict Management: The C.L.E.A.R. Concept

In this fast‑paced 50‑minute presentation, participants learn how to understand and manage interpersonal conflict using the practical C.L.E.A.R. Concept—Communicate, Listen, Empathize, Assess, and Resolve. The session highlights common causes of conflict and introduces effective strategies to reduce tension, strengthen communication, and achieve positive resolutions. Ideal for anyone seeking clearer conversations and healthier relationships at work or in everyday life.

Equal Employment Mediation-Role Play

EEO Mediation Procedural Training – Role Play & Observer Practicum (Day 3: Employment/Workplace) This recorded session captures the Day 3 practicum of the Qualified EEO Neutral Training Program, focusing on employment and workplace dispute resolution within the EEO process.

Privilege: Florida Law, ADR & Risk (1.5 CME Ethics)

This advanced CME program examines the practical application of evidentiary privilege under Florida law and Federal Rule of Evidence 501, with a focus on how privilege operates—and fails—in real-world legal practice. Designed for attorneys and mediators across practice areas including family law, civil litigation, white collar defense, and ADR, this course explores the intersection of spousal privilege, attorney-client privilege, mediation confidentiality, and mandatory reporting obligations.