We recommend all delegates have a basic understanding of English and English reading. You will also be expected to take part in discussions during workshops and write a determination as part of your assessment.
DRS Online Training
Online Expert Determination Training
18 Hours Formal CPD
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£1450 + VAT
This course is for construction professionals
Overview
Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to act as an Expert Determiner with RICS Online Expert Determination Training. This structured course provides construction professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the expert determination process, from appointment through to issuing a determination.
Delivered online over six weeks, the programme includes live webinars, interactive discussions, and practical exercises led by experienced dispute resolution practitioners.
By completing this course, you will:
- Develop the expertise required to act as an Expert Determiner
- Understand how to manage the expert determination process efficiently
- Learn how to draft a determination
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What is expert determination?
Expert determination is a confidential and cost-effective dispute resolution process where parties agree to appoint an independent expert to make a decision on technical disputes.
Expert determination is widely used in the construction industry, where specialist expertise is essential in resolving conflicts effectively.
Parties are increasingly opting for expert determination for its speed, privacy and the ability to choose the decision-maker (or to have a suitable person appointed by a third party).
Who is this course for?
The Expert Determination Training Programme is designed for construction professionals looking to develop their expertise in expert determination and further their dispute resolution skills.
The course is particularly valuable for those who:
- Want to act as an expert determiner in construction disputes
- Already act as experts in disputes and wish to develop their skills
- Represent parties in dispute resolution and want to better understand expert determination
Why choose RICS as your training provider?
The RICS Expert Determination Training Programme is a qualification that equips professionals with the skills required to conduct expert determination effectively.
Completing this programme allows you to:
- Gain a specialist qualification in expert determination.
- Develop practical, real-world skills delivered by experienced dispute resolution professionals.
- Strengthen your ability to manage and resolve technical disputes efficiently.
- Enhance your professional credibility and career opportunities in ADR.
RICS training is built on industry-leading standards, ensuring that you receive training aligned with professional best practices.
What does the course cover?
The RICS Expert Determination Training provides a comprehensive understanding of the expert determination process, covering the key principles, responsibilities, and practical application required to act as an Expert Determiner.
The programme covers:
- The context that expert determination operates within and the relevant principles
- The powers and duties, obligations and limitations which relate to the role of the expert determiner
- Conducting an expert determination and managing the process, from the initial request to act and the appointment processes, through to the production and publication of the determination
- The essential requirements for a valid determination and the problems that may arise where these requirements are not met
- Learning how to draft a valid determination
This learning approach ensures that participants gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience, preparing them to handle expert determination cases confidently.
Course format
The RICS Expert Determination Training programme is a structured learning experience designed for flexibility and practical engagement. Participants will engage in:
- Live interactive webinars – covering core expert determination principles and case studies.
- Breakout room exercises – applying expert determination skills in practical scenarios.
- Self-assessment questions and reading materials – providing an online learning resource.
- Written assignment and feedback – to develop and refine decision-writing techniques.
To help you plan effectively, you’ll need to allocate time for:
- Course reading – reviewing key expert determination concepts and case studies.
- Self-assessment exercises – testing your understanding of the learning material.
- Final assessment preparation – drafting a valid expert determination.
This six-week online programme provides a structured yet flexible approach, allowing professionals to balance their learning alongside work commitments.
Attendance at webinars is not mandatory for this course but is highly recommended to receive the full benefit of the training and participation in discussions.
What do you receive after completing the course?
Completing the RICS Expert Determination Training demonstrates your expertise in acting as an independent expert determiner. Here’s what you gain:
- RICS Certificate – recognising your achievement in the programme.
- Enhanced professional credibility – equipping you with a globally recognised qualification in expert determination.
- Specialist dispute resolution skills – supporting your ability to manage and resolve disputes efficiently and professionally.
- This qualification supports professionals looking to expand their dispute resolution expertise and work towards specialist roles in expert determination.
Assessment format
The assessment process for the RICS Expert Determination Training ensures that participants develop the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to act as an Expert Determiner.
What to Expect
- Final written assessment – participants will draft a valid expert determination based on a provided case scenario.
Resitting assessments
If you’re unsuccessful in an assessment, you will either be given the opportunity to resubmit the same assessment within a short window or in some instances you may have to wait and resit with the next cohort. Resits incur a fee of GBP 150 +VAT.
This robust assessment process ensures you develop the competencies needed to excel as an Expert Determiner and meet RICS’s high professional standards.
Matthew Molloy
Director, MCMS Ltd
With 20 years’ experience in dispute resolution, Matthew has been appointed in over 700 construction and engineering disputes as either Adjudicator, Arbitrator, Mediator, Expert Determiner, Conflict or Dispute Avoidance Panel/Board Member. These disputes have concerned a number of high profile projects both within the UK and overseas, and have involved complex technical and legal issues in a variety of sectors, including education, private and public housing, offices, hotels and leisure, sports stadia, roads and infrastructure, utilities, energy and process engineering. Matthew delivers content in an informed but relaxed style. His key focus during training is ensuring delegates can turn learnings from the “classroom” into practice.
Michael Wing
Mike is a chartered surveyor with over 30 years international technical and dispute resolution experience across the real estate development, built environment and construction sectors. He is a highly experienced technical expert witness, RICS accredited mediator, a CIArb and LCIA panel arbitrator, and an RICS DRS tutor and assessor.
Peter Vinden
Peter is an experienced adjudicator, arbitrator, expert and mediator with specialist knowledge of all aspects of the construction industry. He has extensive experience in adjudicating construction disputes and in mediating personnel, pharmaceutical, finance, manufacturing, land and construction disputes. With over 600 appointments as Adjudicator, 500 as Mediator and 200 as Expert, Expert Determiner and Arbitrator, Peter’s specialties include: • Construction Adjudication, Arbitration and Expert Determination • Mediation in multi-party multi-issue disputes • Corporate restructuring and recovery
“This course exceeded my expectations, it was extremely well managed in respect of its accessibility to the materials, tutors and other students. The course tutors were extremely knowledgeable and delivered the material in a structured and practical way. They provided their guidance and extensive experience as well as involving the students with practical examples that will no doubt affect those acting as an Expert Determiner. The supporting material and reading matter provided was comprehensive, well organised and easily accessible.”
Andrew Howard
ADHPRO Ltd
“I recently attended the RICS' online course in Independent Expert Determination, and I found it to be an excellent learning experience. The lecturers were highly knowledgeable and attentive, and their expertise was evident in their presentations. The course notes were comprehensive and provided additional insight into the role of an Independent Expert Determiner. I found the course engaging, and it provided me with valuable knowledge and skills that I can apply in my future work as an Independent Expert. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to expand their knowledge in this area. Thank you to the RICS team for putting together such a well-designed and informative course.”
Carl Simms, BSc (Hons) LLB (Hons) FCIArb FPD
Associate Director, Diales
For your business
Equip your team with the skills they need to excel as expert determiners. Our RICS Expert Determination Training provides comprehensive training tailored to professionals in the construction industry.
Group Discounts
Book three or more places and receive a 10% discount. Please note that only one discount can be applied per booking, and group discounts cannot be combined with the Early Bird rate (if applicable).
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- Email: drstraining@rics.org
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