New adjudication programme launched

Dispute resolution body Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), today launched a new modern path to training and accrediting adjudicators.

The body claimed the new path was more flexible and would include online training to make it more accessible. "Existing practitioners who may wish to qualify as multi-disciplinary dispute resolvers will significantly benefit from the transparent, outcome based modules, which provide clear routes for their professional development," a statement said.

Michael Forbes Smith, Director General at CIArb said: "The CIArb has great pleasure in announcing the new and updated qualification programmes for arbitrators, mediators and adjudicators. The qualifications will ensure continuing trust by giving users confidence that the practitioners selected hold recognised qualifications. This will also provide practitioners with the credibility of being the global benchmark for their profession and discipline.

As the CIArb is the only body to act as a professional home for private dispute resolvers on a global level, it is our duty to maintain public confidence, promote private dispute resolutions and set consistent standards. The new and updated qualification programmes will further reinforce the notion that private dispute resolution is a serious alternative to litigation."