Subject area Social Work

Social mediation, work conflicts in organisation

What is the Social Mediation course?

The Social Mediation course is a new initiative run as a collaboration between K.U.Leuven and Leuven University College, Department of Social Work, Heverlee. Both institutions are partners in the K.U.Leuven Association and are responding to social developments by introducing a new multidisciplinary and practice-oriented course. The course is intended for professionals who aim to find negotiated solutions to work conflicts as a third party.

Is this programme right for you?

This course is for anyone who wants to become proficient in the theory and practice of conflict management in organisations and in mediation of work conflicts between individuals in teams.

What will you learn?

• You acquire ready-to-use, practical knowledge of the legal, psychological and sociological aspects of work conflicts between individuals and in teams
• You gain insight into the principles of mediation (e.g. communication and conflict theories, conflict management and negotiation models, the Belgian mediation law and the deontology of mediation as defined by the Federal Mediation Commission)
• You develop the necessary skills and attitudes to act as a professional mediator in social affairs.

Where can you work?

Trade unions, the HRM department of an organisation, the labour inspection service or an external prevention service. Or you can become an independent mediator in social affairs etc.

Study programme

The course comprises two modules, spread over one academic year.
More information: http://associatie.kuleuven.be/socialebemiddeling/

Exemptions

You may only enrol for the second module if you have completed the first module at the institution organising the course.

Enrolment info

Christel.bruninx@khleuven.be, programme head of Life Long Learning