Restorative Practices
Restorative Practices – Training of Trainers (CDI AUG 2025)

About Restorative Practices (RP)
Restorative Practices (RP) are both a philosophy and a set of skills that have the core aim of building strong relationships and transforming conflict in a simple and emotionally healthy manner.
Restorative Practices: Train the Trainer Course Overview
This advanced level of Restorative Practices, Training of Trainers course will equip participants with the skills and materials necessary to deliver training in the use of RP to their chosen target groups. Participants will learn how to train others in implementing RP within individuals, organisations, and communities. Additionally, participants will acquire the expertise to instil Restorative Practices in various settings.
Key Learning Objectives
- Training Delivery: Gain the skills to train others in RP implementation.
- Embedding RP: Learn techniques to embed RP within everyday practices in various environments.
- Quality Assurance: Understand how to maintain high standards in the use of RP within organisations and communities.
- Comprehensive Resources: Receive a full list of references and necessary resources for delivering RP training.
Entry Requirements
To participate in this course, individuals must:
- Have completed CDI’s training in Restorative Practices, such as “Getting Started with RP,” “RP Facilitation Skills,” or the “Restorative Practices Skills Summer Course.
- Possess experience using restorative practices in their personal and professional lives.
- Have organised to deliver RP training to a chosen target group within four months of completing the initial five days of training, during which they will be observed and supported by a CDI RP Quality Specialist.
By fulfilling these requirements, participants will be well-prepared to deliver impactful RP training and foster a culture of strong, healthy relationships within their communities.
Fees:
The Course Fee is €975 which must be paid in full before the Course starts. This Course will be delivered by a team of RP Trainers with extensive experience of implementing RP in their lives and in work settings and of delivering RP training to a variety of target groups.
For further information and/or application inquiries, please contact Claire Casey on 087 280 6450 or claire@cdi.ie
Or, Download an application form by clicking here
What People Have Said About CDI’s Training of RP Trainers Course:
“This has been by far my favourite course I’ve done.” Rachel Considine, Primary School Teacher.
“This has been such a fulfilling and enjoyable experience for me. You will learn so much about yourself and how to relate to other people.” Lara Willims, Community Development Officer.
“By far the best training I have ever received. Applicable to everyone in all arenas, it supports any person working/existing with people of all ages.” Joy Coleman, Post-Primary Deputy Principal.
Course Schedule
This begins with five days training 11th -15th August 2025 (9.30am to 2:30 pm) and includes a further two days training on Saturday 11th October and Saturday 29th November 2025 (10:00am -13:00 pm). In addition, trainee Trainers are paired up to co-deliver CDI’s “Getting Started With RP” course sometime within four months of completing the first five days training, and they are observed and supported while doing so by one of CDI’s RP Quality Specialists. Participants are issued with reading material before and during the course that they are required to read.