The training takes place online via Zoom and in person/face-to-face for a total of +/- 80 hours, including assignments (self-assessment to be shared with others in a group).
As in the past, our training begins in October. This year, the training will start on 25 October 2025.
The course will take place on the following dates mainly via Zoom:
Course start date: Saturday, 25 October 2025 from 9:00 to 12:00
November 2025: Monday 17th from 19:00 to 22:00 and Saturday 29th from 9:00 to 12:00
December 2025: Monday 1st from 19:00 to 22:00 and Monday 15th from 19:00 to 22:00
January 2026: Saturday 10th from 9:00 to 12:00, Monday 12th from 19:00 to 22:00, Saturday 24th from 9:00 to 12:00 and Monday 26th from 19:00 to 22:00
February 2026: Monday 9th from 19:00 to 22:00, Monday 16th from 19:00 to 22:00, Saturday 21st from 9:00 to 12:00 and Monday 23rd from 19:00 to 22:00
March 2026: Monday 9th from 19:00 to 22:00, Saturday 14th from 9:00 to 12:00 and Saturday 28th from 9:00 to 12:00
April 2026: Monday 13th from 19:00 to 22:00, Monday 20th from 19:00 to 22:00 and Monday 27th from 19:00 to 22:00
May 2026: In-person weekend – May 8–10 (to be confirmed), including graduation
How much does it cost?
We suggest a contribution of 50–100€, but the training is open to all, regardless of financial situation. Your contribution can be transferred to the account of: BE35 5230 8145 6837 Centre pour la Paix et la Transformation des Conflits asbl
Please use the following reference when making your payment: “PCTC 2025/2026 Contribution”
Who are the trainers?
– Celestin Musekura (https://alarm-inc.org/)
– Liz Griffiths (https://bridgebuilders.org/)
– Juan José Romero (former director of Centre Mennonite de Bruxelles and trainer)
– Berdine Van der toren-lekkerkerker (https://churchmissionsociety.org/people-in-mission/berdine-van-den-toren-lekkerkerker-netherlands/)
– Jean-Bosco Turahirwa (programme coordinator and trainer) and Oscar Chavez (Centre pour la Paix et la Transformation des Conflits – Le but de la réconciliation est de guérir la relation)