A Trusted Standard for Mediation Practice
The Professional Mediation Board of Standards (PMBS) was established to advance the professionalism of mediation through a validated, competency‑based credentialing system. PMBS sets and upholds verified standards of competence, ethics, and impartiality for professional mediators. Through this rigorous pathway, every Chartered Professional Mediator (ChPM) demonstrates the knowledge, skill, and abilities required to serve the public with confidence.
What a Chartered Mediator Represents
A Chartered Mediator is a neutral professional who has demonstrated verified competence, ethical practice, and adherence to rigorous standards through training, assessment, and ongoing accountability. This Charter provides courts, agencies, and the public with a reliable measure of professional quality.
Verify a Mediator
Use our public directory to confirm the standing of a mediator. Each listing includes Chartered status, renewal date, and verification details to support informed decision‑making.
Become a Chartered Mediator
The credentialing pathway to Charted Mediator status is built on a structured, defensible process grounded in the Seven Pillars. Applicants complete approved training, supervised practice, written and skills assessments, and ongoing renewal requirements.
Our Standards Framework
Our standards framework defines the full lifecycle of becoming and remaining a Chartered Mediator:
- Foundational Training
- Supervised Practice & Mentorship
- Written Examination
- Skills Assessment
- Commitment to Professional Conduct & Ethics
- Continuing Education & Renewal
- Registry Status
This framework ensures that the credential remains meaningful, consistent, and trusted.
Serving the Public Interest
The Registry exists to support individuals, courts, agencies, and communities by providing a transparent and reliable system for verifying mediator qualifications and competence. Our standards require a commitment to impartiality and ethical practice, promoting confidence in the professional practice of mediation.
Contact Us
For questions about credentialing, verification, or organizational standards, our team is available to assist.