Expert Witness Certificate - South Africa
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.
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From R22500 + VAT
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.
Not in the South Africa region?
We also offer programmes that are tailored for the below regions:
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
Published date: 17 February 2025
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