Renewal Requirements (wef January 2026)

To ensure that all SIMI accredited mediators ("SIMI Mediators") keep their skills and knowledge of mediation updated and relevant, SIMI has introduced a refreshed set of renewal requirements for each SIMI Mediator tier.


Key Requirements

A SIMI Mediator must fulfill the following criterion in order for his/her accreditation to be renewed:

(a) Attending/participating in continuing professional development requirements (during the Renewal Period - see table below);

(b) Completing a self-declaration of good standing (during the Renewal Period); and

(c) Payment of annual SIMI fees and other outstanding annual fees. 

These requirements apply to all SIMI Mediators across all levels. The renewal requirements are underpinned by item (a) above - the attendance of or participation in continuing professional development events. 


Applications for Renewal

SIMI Mediators will only need to submit their application for renewal of their accreditation status (at the earliest) from 1 January 2028. This is particularly for mediators accredited with SIMI before 31 December 2025. 

A SIMI Mediator has to satisfy his/her respective renewal requirements over a 2-year period ("Renewal Period"), which is determined by one's date of accreditation. . 

 Date of Accreditation Renewal Period

Before 31 December 2025

  

1 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Eg If a SIMI Mediator is accredited on 1 August 2025, the Renewal Period for that SIMI Mediator will commence on 1 January 2026 and will run until 31 December 2027.

On or After 1 January 2026

  

From 1 January of the calendar year following the accreditation

Eg If a SIMI Mediator is accredited on 1 March 2026, the Renewal Period for that SIMI Mediator will commence on 1 January 2027 and will run until 31 December 2028.


 

SIMI Mediators will only need to submit their accreditation renewal requirements (at the earliest) from 1 January 2028. 

If a SIMI Mediator is unable to fulfil the renewal requirements, they may apply for conditional renewal by providing 1) a satisfactory reason for why he or she was unable to meet the requirements within the stipulated time frame and 2) a draft schedule for how he or she will be satisfying the requirements within the current calendar year. 


Absence of application for renewal or conditional renewal

If a SIMI Mediator does not seek renewal or conditional renewal of his/her SIMI accreditation, SIMI reserves the right to de-register that individual's status as a SIMI Mediator. This will typically be the last option pursued by SIMI.

 

 Tier Renewal Requirements over the Renewal Period (2-year period)

SIMI ACCREDITED MEDIATOR LEVEL 1

  
  • Complete at least 2 Qualifying CPD Events*.

SIMI ACCREDITED MEDIATOR LEVEL 2

  
  • Complete at least 2 Qualifying CPD Events*.

SIMI ACCREDITED MEDIATOR LEVEL 3

  
  • Complete at least 3 Qualifying CPD Events*
 SIMI CERTIFIED MEDIATOR  
  • Complete at least 4 Qualifying CPD Events*. 
  • Ensure that your feedback digest on your SIMI Certified Mediator profile on the SIMI website has been updated within the last 2 years (i.e. within the 2-year period of the current renewal requirement cycle).

* See Annex below for list of qualifying CPD events. 

 

Click here for the 6-step infographic on the renewal requirements. 



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Resources:
  • A list of Frequently Asked Questions is available here. 

 

Annex


Level 1 & Level 2 Mediators - Qualifying CPD Events

  • Attending a training course, workshop or seminar on a topic related to mediation (including but not limited to skills, practice, ethics, client management, etc). 
  • Observing and/or assisting an actual mediation (but not being a co-mediator), whether it is a private/ad-hoc one, or one administered by any mediation service provider. 
  • Being a speaker at any training course, workshop or seminar on mediation. 
  • Writing and publishing an article1 related to mediation, SIMI, and/or SIMI’s standards and/or associated issues such as mediation best practices, training methods, ethics and processes to uphold professional mediation standards. 
  • Serving as a volunteer on any committee or for any activity under SIMI or its accredited Partners (i.e. RTPs, RSPs or QAPs) where such voluntary work involves mediation/ mediation related subject(s). For example, Law Society’s or CASE’s Mediation Committee(s), or the like. 
  • Being a judge/participant at any mediation competition.

 

Level 3 & Certified Mediators - Qualifying CPD Events

  • Attending/facilitating/moderating or being a speaker at a training course, workshop or seminar on a topic related to mediation (including but not limited to skills, practice, ethics, client management, best practices, etc). 
  • Being a mentor to a SIMI Level 1 or 2 mediator under SIMI’s Mentorship Program or via an informal mentorship arrangement (the latter to be verified in writing by the SIMI Mediator’s mentee with particulars of the mentoring activities)2.
  • Writing and publishing an article3 related to mediation, SIMI, and/or SIMI’s standards and/or associated issues such as mediation best practices, training methods, ethics and processes to uphold professional mediation standards. 
  • Serving as a volunteer on any committee or for any activity under SIMI or its accredited Partners (i.e. RTPs, RSPs or QAPs) where such voluntary work involves mediation/mediation related subject(s). 
  • Being a judge/participant at any students’ mediation competition.

SIMI Mediators who need clarification regarding whether a particular activity falls within the scope of the pertinent Qualifying CPD Event must seek approval from SIMI before engaging in said activity.

 

Footnote

1 An article shall have a word threshold of at least 500 words. It must be published (physically or online) in a reputable professional, academic or industry journal, newsletter or magazine (as the case may be).

2 Being a mentor shall be the equivalent of 2 Qualifying CPD Events.

3 See note 1.

 

Published in July 2025.