RICS Mediation Training Programme (South Africa)
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From R22500
The Mediation Training Programme will prepare you to mediate the most complex disputes to the highest standards across land, property, construction and infrastructure.
We promote and enforce the highest professional standards across the built environment and the Mediation Accreditation is a globally recognised qualification in this sector. Becoming an RICS Accredited Mediator benchmarks your quality and expertise in mediation practice.
This online course is divided into two modules consisting of the facilitative and evaluative approaches to mediation.
Our expert trainers will provide you with in-depth, practical coaching and you will receive feedback from both your trainer and your peers.
Status and recognition
- Successful completion entitles you to apply for admission to the RICS International Panel of Dispute Resolvers and Expert Witnesses. This would allow you to be considered for appointment by RICS to act as a mediator.
- The programme is also recognised by the Civil Mediation Council (CMC).
- 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).
“This course is designed to teach mediation in a style that is relevant to the needs of those engaged in dispute resolution in the commercial world.”
Andrew Miller QC
Mediator and Arbitrator, 2 Temple Gardens
Mediation Training Programme
RICS mediation training is pragmatic and practical and teaches mediators to think:
Analytically
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.
Commercially
The training encompasses commercial and legal realities to provide a flexible settlement, which courts or arbitration cannot do.
Restoratively
Mediation focuses on restoring the business relationship between parties and proceedings are completely confidential, to limit any further damage.
As an Expert
With many years’ experience and expertise in the field of disputes, our mediators help parties reach a common settlement, or help narrow the issues in the dispute, reducing court or arbitration costs.
Why choose our mediation training programme
- Our online programme makes it convenient for you to learn from the comfort of your own home
- Learn new transferable skills which will help in your current role or on your way to becoming a mediator
- High quality RICS course with expert trainers
- Advance your career and earning potential through training
Module 1
Introduction to Mediation and Mediation Advocacy
This introductory module provides the essential baseline skills to enable delegates to develop and expand their proficiency as a party representative. This module will provide you with a detailed introduction to facilitative and evaluative mediation with hands-on coaching and feedback provided throughout role play exercises.
Module 1 Learning Outcomes
- Appreciate and anticipate the complexities, pitfalls and opportunities of acting as either a facilitative or evaluative mediator
- Develop the skills to successfully mediate in a variety of commercial situations
- Build a high level of expert knowledge and experience – act effectively as a mediation advocate
Course content
Day one
- The RICS approach to facilitative and evaluative mediation
- Theoretical background
- Contractual issues and mediation ground rules
Day two
- Preparation
- Opening and exploration – focus on essential ‘soft skills’
Day three
- Negotiation, closing and compiling a recommendation – focus on essential ‘hard skills’
Module 1 dates for online training
- 19 - 21 March 2025
Module 2
Practical evaluative mediation skills
This module will develop your technique as an evaluative mediator, building on the skills in traditional facilitative mediation and the knowledge of evaluative mediation you have gained in Module 1. You will be guided through a variety of practical situations and will learn how to deal with challenges that are specific to the evaluative mediation process.
Module 2 Learning Outcomes
- Help the parties consider the merits of the various options for settlement that emerge during the negotiation
- Help the parties understand the risks associated with taking the matter to court or arbitration through a process of robust reality testing
- Provide your neutral evaluation as to the prospects of success in court or arbitration based on the evidence revealed to you
- Help the parties to achieve an outcome based on wider commercial as well as narrow legal grounds.
Course content
Day four
- Role play consolidation
Day Five
- Recommendation writing workshop and role play assessment
Module 2 dates for online training
- 26 - 27 March 2025
Who should attend
Our delegates come from a variety of backgrounds and include professionals in land, construction, real estate, local authorities, legal practioners and government employees. This course is also suitable for those who are representing parties in mediation.
This programme also available in USD for those based in Sub Saharan Africa.
Not in South Africa?
We also hold this course in other regions:
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
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