RICS Mediation Training Programme India

Course format

The ACRE™ Training programme is an intensive course and is divided into two modules which are taught over five days. Our expert instructors will provide in-depth, practical coaching and you will receive feedback from both your instructor and your peers.

Successful completion entitles you to:

• Apply for admission to the RICS President’s International Panel of Dispute Resolvers. This would allow you to be considered for appointment by RICS to act as a mediator.
• Successful completion of both Modules 1 and 2 is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and entitles you apply to become a CIArb Member.
• The RICS Mediation Programme is recognised by the International Mediation Institute (IMI).
• The programme is also recognised by the Civil Mediation Council (CMC).

Analytical - Helping parties to analyse the circumstances, law, evidence, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of their case to empower them to make pragmatic and viable settlement decisions

Commercial - The training encompasses wide commercial as well as narrow legal realities to provide a flexible settlement, which courts or arbitration cannot

Restorative - Focusing on restoring the business relationship between parties, proceedings are completely confidential to limit any further damage

Expert - With many years’ experience and expertise in the field of the dispute, our mediators help parties to reach a common-sense settlement, or to narrow the issues in dispute, reducing court or arbitration costs

Module 1

Introduction to Mediation and Mediation Advocacy

Suitable as a stand-alone course for those interested in entering the growing market for qualified mediation representatives, this introductory module provides the essential baseline skills to enable delegates to develop and expand their proficiency as a party representative. There is no formal assessment for this module, but 100% attendance is required.

Course content

Day one – Mediation in context, an overview and mediation ground rules

• Preparation
• Opening sessions.

Day two – Exploration

• Verbal and non-verbal techniques
• Extracting a comprehensive narrative
• Engaging with the parties.

Day three – Negotiation

• Applying your knowledge and experience in evaluative
• mediation
• Exploring options and expert analysis
• Robust reality testing of strengths and weaknesses
• Working towards a settlement
• Techniques in breaking deadlock
• Mediation advocacy.

Dates

24th - 26th March 2025

Module 2

Practical mediation Skills and mediation Training

Module 2 is for those seeking qualification as an RICS Accredited Mediator. This intensive two-day training programme builds upon the skills acquired on Module 1 to develop your practical skills as a mediator.

This module is intensely hands-on with coaching and feedback throughout the role play exercises. Delegates participate in role play scenarios based on real life cases, acting as mediator and party with instructor and peer feedback.

Course content

Day four – Consolidation

• Extended practical training
• Consolidation of skills learned in Module One
• Running a mediation alone.

Day Five – Advanced skills and assessment

• Advanced mediation skills
• Time limited mediation
• Video assessment.

Dates

28th - 29th March 2025