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Develop the skills and knowledge needed to excel as an expert witness in the Middle East and North Africa. This 12-week practical learning programme, developed in line with RICS Standards and Guidance, equips you with the core competencies to act as a credible and reliable professional witness in legal disputes.
Expert witnesses in MENA provide professional opinion evidence on matters beyond the expertise of judges or tribunals. When disputes escalate to court or arbitration, their insights can help clarify complex technical issues across the built environment.
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We also offer programmes that are tailored for the below regions:
The RICS Expert Witness Certificate is designed for professionals in the Middle East and North Africa’s built environment seeking to develop their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in expert witness work. Whether you’re new to the role, expanding your expertise, or advancing your career in dispute resolution, this programme provides the tools to excel in diverse and complex cases.
This course is suitable for professionals working in:
Common professional backgrounds include:
Professionals who have benefited from this course include experienced practitioners expanding into dispute resolution to support their current service offerings.
Why choose RICS as your training provider?
RICS is a globally recognised authority in the built environment, providing trusted training aligned with professional standards. Completing the RICS Expert Witness Certificate equips you with the skills to act as a credible expert witness and positions you to apply for RICS Accredited Expert Witness status.
This accreditation is a benchmark of quality, helping professionals in the Middle East and North Africa attract private appointments from solicitors, clients, and professional firms while building their credibility in dispute resolution.
This blended learning programme combines three interactive webinars with three online workshops, offering a balance of practical training and theoretical knowledge.
Participants will engage in:
To help you plan effectively, you’ll need to allocate time for:
What do you receive after completing the course?
Completing the RICS Expert Witness Certificate showcases your professionalism and expertise in expert witness work. Here’s what you’ll gain:
The assessment process is designed to evaluate your knowledge and practical skills comprehensively, ensuring you are fully prepared to act as a credible expert witness.
If you’re unsuccessful in an assessment, you can resit with the next cohort. Resits incur a fee ranging from AED 200 – 1,000, depending on the type of assessment.
This robust assessment process ensures you develop the competencies needed to excel as an expert witness and meet RICS’s high professional standards.
Attendance at online sessions is mandatory to successfully complete the course. Please check the below dates and times carefully.
Session | Date and time |
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Introduction Webinar: Course introduction and overview. |
Tue 8 Apr 2025 17:00 - 18:00 GST |
Competency A Workshop: Managing the appointment. |
Tue 15 Apr 2025 17:00 - 20:00 GST |
Competency B Webinar: Managing the post appointment process. |
Tue 29 Apr 2025 17:00 - 20:00 GST |
Competency C Workshop Part 1: Constructing a comprehensive expert report. |
Tue 13 May 2025 17:00 - 20:00 GST |
Competency C Workshop Part 2: Constructing a comprehensive expert report. |
Tue 20 May 2025 17:00 - 20:00 GST |
Competency D Webinar: Discussions between experts. |
Tue 3 Jun 2025 17:00 - 20:00 GST |
Competency E Workshop Part 1: Delivering effective evidence in court. |
Tue 17 Jun 2025 17:00 - 20:00 GST |
Competency E Workshop Part 2: Delivering effective evidence in court * Dependent on delegate numbers, further dates may need to be arranged for the Competency E workshop w/c 23 Jun. |
Tue 24 Jun 2025 17:00 - 20:00 GST |
Managing Director, Thomas Sands Consulting Ltd
Mark specialises in construction related disputes – he is a practising Arbitrator, Adjudicator and Expert Witness Quantity Surveyor. He's undertaken expert witness appointments for over 30 years, and Expert Witness training for over 25 years. Mark is a past member of the Council of the Academy of Experts and of the Council of the CIArb and used to be Director of the CIArb’s Expert Witness courses. Mark's style of teaching is full-on, and certainly challenging as he packs every lecture with as much practical input as he can. He provides his delegates with hand-on hints and tips that they can use the next day, not just in 5 years’ time.
Published date: 22 April 2024
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Equip your team with the skills they need to excel as expert witnesses. Our RICS Expert Witness Certificate programme provides comprehensive training tailored to professionals in the built environment.
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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We recommend all delegates have a basic understanding of English and English reading. There are large parts of the course which involve pre-reading and background reading. You will also be expected to take part in discussions during workshops and write an expert report which you will then be cross-examined on in a role-play type scenario.
Yes, our course is conducted entirely online, allowing participants from anywhere in the world to enrol. However, it's important to note that while the content is accessible globally, it is specifically tailored to address legal systems and intricacies prevalent in the Middle East region. Additionally, as attendance is mandatory, please consider the time zone variance and ensure your availability aligns with the course schedule.
Once you've obtained experience as an Expert Witness, you can apply for accreditation. For this you'll need to attend a panel interview.
If you'd like to discuss exemptions, please contact us directly at drseducation@rics.org and we'll be able to advise you.
Yes. The course cannot be take out of order as each competency builds upon the knowledge from the previous.
If you can't make the dates you booked originally, you'll be deferred to a later course.
Yes. We have an online forum on our Online Learning Academy (OLA) where you can communicate with fellow delegates and our training team.
Pre-reading materials are provided but if you wish to be accredited you'll need to undergo our application and interview process for an additional fee.
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