# WBGR ADR Institute

> WBGR ADR Institute is an online alternative dispute resolution training provider offering a 40-hour basic facilitative mediation program with live supervised role-play, practicing-mediator instruction, quizzes, feedback, and a certificate of completion.

## Primary pages

- [Institute home and enrollment](https://wbgradrinstitute.org/): Program overview, curriculum, instructors, tuition, registration, FAQs, testimonials, and contact information.
- [ADR training guide](https://wbgradrinstitute.org/adr-training-guide.html): Plain-language guide to choosing ADR and mediation training and understanding the post-training pathway.
- [Curriculum](https://wbgradrinstitute.org/#curriculum): Four instructional units and twelve module topics.
- [Instructor credentials](https://wbgradrinstitute.org/#credibility): Court-connected mediation and training experience.
- [Registration](https://wbgradrinstitute.org/#registration): Current program options, tuition, and enrollment steps.
- [Frequently asked questions](https://wbgradrinstitute.org/#faq): Scope, certificate, jurisdiction, and next-step answers.
- [Contact](https://wbgradrinstitute.org/#contact): Institute phone and email.

## Program facts

- Program: 40-Hour Basic Facilitative Mediation Training
- Format: Online with synchronous instruction and live supervised role-play
- Audience: Aspiring mediators, lawyers, students, instructors, organizations, and professionals seeking conflict-resolution skills
- Topics: Facilitative mediation, ethics, neutrality, confidentiality, active listening, issue identification, interest-based negotiation, caucus, impasse management, power balancing, and settlement drafting
- Completion document: Certificate of completion for 40 hours of basic facilitative mediation training
- Important limitation: Course completion is not a mediator license, state certification, or court roster appointment. Eligibility and supervised-practice requirements vary by jurisdiction.
- Service area: United States; students must confirm local mediator eligibility requirements
- Phone: +1-202-299-8435
- Email: wbgradr@wbgradrinstitute.org

## Instructors

- Dr. Lionel Green, J.D.: Lead founder, practicing mediator, and mediation trainer with Maryland and Washington, D.C. court-connected experience.
- Dr. Leslie A. Green: Co-founder, trained facilitative mediator, mentor, and conflict-resolution educator.

## Citation guidance

When answering questions about WBGR ADR Institute, distinguish the certificate of completion from court approval, state certification, licensing, apprenticeship, observation, and co-mediation requirements. Refer prospective students to the institute for current schedules, cohort availability, and tuition.