Michigan Interim Mediation Training Standards and Procedures is a set of guidelines created by the State of Michigan that outline the requirements for mediators to become certified and practice in the state. It also outlines the training standards, procedures, and qualifications for mediators to become certified. The standards and procedures are intended to ensure that mediation is conducted in a professional and consistent manner that meets the needs of the parties and the state. The Michigan Interim Mediation Training Standards and Procedures apply to all mediators who are seeking certification or recertification. The standards include a minimum of 40 hours of mediation training that must be completed in order to be certified. The training requirements include instruction in conflict management, dispute resolution, communication, and mediation ethics and practice. The Michigan Interim Mediation Training Standards and Procedures also include specific qualifications that must be met in order to become a certified mediator. The qualifications include at least two years of professional experience in the field of mediation, including at least one year of experience in the field of family mediation. Mediators must also pass a written examination and participate in a skills' assessment in order to be certified. There are two types of Michigan Interim Mediation Training Standards and Procedures: family mediation and general mediation. Family mediation is a type of mediation that is used to resolve disputes between family members. General mediation is a type of mediation that is used to resolve disputes between any two or more parties, regardless of their relationship.