Training Courses

Expert Witness Certificate - South Africa

26 Hours CPD

Founded on the official RICS Professional Guidance, this blended learning programme will ensure you develop the core competencies needed to be an effective expert witness.

Online

From R22500 + VAT

Upcoming dates are to be confirmed.

Overview

This 12-week blended learning programme is designed to give you a sound knowledge of the law and best practice.

RICS Accredited Expert Witness status is recognised in the market as an important benchmark of quality, which assists accredited expert witnesses in attracting private appointments by solicitors, clients and professional representative firms.

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Course format

The RICS Expert Witness Certificate:

is founded on the RICS Professional Guidance
is practically orientated and focuses on the core competencies needed by expert witnesses
is delivered by leading surveyors and lawyers
is adapted specifically for the region

The course works systematically through the published RICS Professional Guidance and related learning materials through webinars led by experienced surveyors, lawyers and expert witnesses. You will be guided by a mentor who will help you acquire the competencies you need. This course also includes two intense practical workshops where you will work with leading industry experts and a barrister to finesse your skills.

Benefits of our online courses

Watch the course live
Study from a place that suits you
Interact with your trainer
Ask your trainer as many questions as you like through our online platform
Revisit your course through an online recording, available after the session
Participants forum
Share your thoughts and experience with your peers
Get your formal CPD

“The Expert Witness Certificate is the perfect platform for the junior members of the team to develop and hone skills in the expert arena; for the more seasoned expert witness staff, it is the ideal training to reinforce and refresh the core values of an expert witness.”

Conrad Bromley

Director, HKA

What key competencies will I develop?

Managing clearly the expectations of those who appoint you
Assembling accurately the materials you need to function
Constructing a comprehensive expert report
Productively having discussions between experts
Delivering effective expert evidence in court

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for all professionals working within the built environment from surveyors to engineers who want to gain the theoretical knowledge and practical competencies required to act as an expert witness.

Download the course guide

RICS Expert Witness Certificate - Course Guide (PDF 4.03MB)

Published date: 17 February 2025

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For your business

Interested in this course for your employees? Request a callback from our dedicated training support team by emailing training@rics.org or calling +44 (0) 2476868584