Live Online Executive Arbitration, Mediation & Dispute Resolution Training Course
Live online, instructor-led · next cohort Oct 26, 2026 · from USD 800
A contract dispute that drifts into years of court proceedings drains management time, damages supplier relationships and ties up cash. Senior managers and legal advisers who know the full range of resolution options can settle most disagreements earlier and at far lower cost. Five days equip you to diagnose a dispute, weigh negotiation against mediation, expert determination, adjudication, arbitration and litigation, and choose the route that protects the commercial relationship and the outcome.
You draft multi-tier dispute clauses, practise mediation techniques such as interest-based bargaining and caucusing, and learn how an arbitration proceeds from notice through pleadings, document production, hearings and the award. Sessions refer to the UNCITRAL Model Law and Rules, institutional rules such as ICC and LCIA, and enforcement under the New York Convention. General counsel, contract managers, procurement and project directors, claims specialists and public sector officers will benefit. Delivery is classroom, online or in-house and concludes with a CPD-accredited certificate. Afterwards you can brief counsel, represent your organisation in mediation and prepare a persuasive case for a tribunal.
At a Glance
How Live Online Training Works
Live online training, led by a trainer in real time, for participants anywhere.
More about live online training →- Format
- Live online, instructor-led
- Duration
- Mon - Fri (5 Days)
- Fee
- USD 800 (KES 80,000)
- Next start dates
- Oct 26, 2026, Nov 23, 2026, Dec 21, 2026
- Certificate
- Certificate of Completion
- What you need
- A computer with a reliable internet connection, a webcam and a headset
About this course
Disputes are an unavoidable part of commerce, particularly in construction, energy, trade, joint ventures and public procurement, where large sums and long timelines meet changing circumstances. How an organisation manages a dispute often matters more than the merits of the claim itself. Delay, publicity and strained relationships can cost more than the amount in contention.
The Executive Arbitration, Mediation & Dispute Resolution Training Course gives leaders a clear map of the options and the skills to use them. It starts with the anatomy of a dispute and the principles of negotiation, then moves to mediation, expert determination and adjudication. The middle of the programme covers arbitration in depth: the arbitration agreement, appointing the tribunal, jurisdiction, procedure, evidence, hearings, awards, challenges and cross-border enforcement. The closing sessions deal with cost, strategy and the design of dispute-prevention systems.
Participants learn by doing. Mock negotiations, a full mediation simulation and a short arbitration hearing built on a realistic construction and supply dispute allow each person to practise advocacy and decision-making under pressure. Each exercise ends with structured feedback so that lessons are carried straight back into practice.
Training Objectives
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Compare negotiation, mediation, adjudication, arbitration and litigation against the needs of a given dispute.
- Draft clear, enforceable arbitration agreements and tiered dispute resolution clauses.
- Apply interest-based negotiation and mediation techniques to reach settlement.
- Prepare a notice of arbitration, statement of case and supporting evidence.
- Explain tribunal appointment, jurisdiction, procedure and the conduct of hearings.
- Assess the grounds on which awards can be challenged and the process for enforcement.
- Estimate the cost, duration and risk of different dispute strategies.
- Design internal processes that prevent and escalate disputes early.
What you'll learn
Key Takeaways
Delegates take away:
- A decision framework for selecting the right dispute resolution process.
- Model dispute clause wording they can adapt to their own contracts.
- A mediation preparation sheet covering interests, options and settlement ranges.
- An arbitration case file outline from notice to award.
- A cost and risk estimate template for comparing strategies.
- Practice in presenting and cross-examining under time pressure.
Training Methodology
The course focuses on practising the processes it describes. It uses:
- Concise legal and procedural briefings by experienced practitioners
- Role-played negotiations and a full mediation simulation
- A mock arbitration hearing with opening, evidence and closing
- Clause-drafting workshops using extracts from real commercial contracts
- Facilitated discussion of participants' own current disputes, kept confidential
Day 1: Understanding Disputes and Negotiation
- Sources and escalation of commercial disputes
- The spectrum of dispute resolution processes
- Principled and interest-based negotiation
- BATNA, WATNA and settlement ranges
- Negotiation simulation on a supply contract
Day 2: Mediation in Practice
- The mediator's role, stages and ethics
- Opening statements, joint sessions and caucuses
- Dealing with emotion, impasse and power imbalance
- Drafting settlement agreements
- Mediation simulation with observer feedback
- Med-arb and other hybrid processes
Day 3: Expert Determination, Adjudication and Dispute Boards
- When expert determination suits technical disputes
- Adjudication and dispute avoidance boards in construction
- Binding versus interim decisions and compliance
- Drafting multi-tier escalation clauses
- Common drafting failures and how to avoid them
Day 4: The Arbitration Process
- Arbitration agreements, seat and governing law
- UNCITRAL Model Law and institutional rules such as ICC and LCIA
- Notice, appointment of arbitrators and jurisdiction challenges
- Pleadings, document production and witness evidence
- Interim measures and emergency arbitrators
- Hearing preparation and advocacy
Day 5: Awards, Enforcement and Strategy
- Structure and content of the award
- Setting aside and challenge grounds
- Recognition and enforcement under the New York Convention
- Costs, funding and settlement offers
- Building a dispute prevention and early warning system
- Mock hearing and course review
The programme is aimed at decision makers who handle or oversee contractual disagreement, including:
- General counsel and in-house legal advisers
- Contract managers and commercial directors
- Procurement and supply chain heads
- Project directors in construction, infrastructure and energy
- Claims and contract administration specialists
- Advocates and legal officers seeking ADR skills
- Public sector accounting officers and state corporation managers
- Human resource and labour relations managers dealing with workplace conflict
Each participant who completes the sessions and the simulations is issued a Certificate of Completion by Vision Reach Global Consultancy, accredited for CPD.
Choose Where You Want to Learn
Executive Arbitration, Mediation & Dispute Resolution Training Course Venues
KenyaNairobiNext Nov 9· 13 dates$1,500- KenyaMombasaNext Oct 26· 13 dates$1,600
- KenyaNaivashaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,500
- KenyaKisumuNext Oct 26· 13 dates$1,500
- KenyaMachakosNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,600
UgandaKampalaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,900
RwandaKigaliNext Oct 26· 13 dates$1,900
TanzaniaArushaNext Nov 9· 13 dates$1,900- TanzaniaDodomaNext Oct 26· 13 dates$1,800
- TanzaniaDar es SalaamNext Oct 26· 13 dates$2,000
- TanzaniaZanzibarNext Nov 16· 13 dates$2,600
NigeriaLagosNext Nov 16· 13 dates$2,800- NigeriaAbujaNext Nov 9· 13 dates$2,800
South AfricaPretoriaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$3,200- South AfricaJohannesburgNext Nov 2· 13 dates$3,400
- South AfricaCape TownNext Oct 26· 13 dates$3,800
UAEDubaiNext Oct 26· 13 dates$3,800
GhanaAccraNext Nov 16· 13 dates$4,500
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Frequently Asked Questions About Live Online Executive Arbitration, Mediation & Dispute Resolution Training Course
Everything you need to know about this course before you register.
By the end of the Executive Arbitration, Mediation & Dispute Resolution programme, you'll be able to compare negotiation, mediation, adjudication, arbitration and litigation against the needs of a given dispute, draft clear, enforceable arbitration agreements and tiered dispute resolution clauses, apply interest-based negotiation and mediation techniques to reach settlement, and prepare a notice of arbitration, statement of case and supporting evidence. The full breakdown of topics is covered session by session in the Course Outline tab above.
The programme is aimed at decision makers who handle or oversee contractual disagreement, including: General counsel and in-house legal advisers, Contract managers and commercial directors, Procurement and supply chain heads, Project directors in construction, infrastructure and energy, Claims and contract administration specialists, Advocates and legal officers seeking ADR skills, Public sector accounting officers and state corporation managers, and Human resource and labour relations managers dealing with workplace conflict.
Executive Arbitration, Mediation & Dispute Resolution Training Course typically runs as 5 Days. It's available as in-person classroom, live virtual, and in-house corporate training — every course can also be delivered on-site for your team on dates that suit you.
Executive Arbitration, Mediation & Dispute Resolution Training Course is scheduled in-classroom in Nairobi, Kenya, Mombasa, Kenya, Naivasha, Kenya, and Kisumu, Kenya, and 14 other locations, plus a live interactive virtual classroom you can join from anywhere. Check the schedule panel above for exact upcoming dates and fees in each location.
The next live virtual cohort of Executive Arbitration, Mediation & Dispute Resolution starts October 26, 2026, with new classroom cohorts also running on a rolling basis. Pick a date and location in the schedule panel above, then click "Register for the Course" — it takes a few minutes and your seat is confirmed once payment or a signed purchase order is received.
Yes — delegates who meet the attendance requirement receive a Certificate of Completion for Executive Arbitration, Mediation & Dispute Resolution Training Course from Vision Reach Global Consultancy, issued in the name you register with, so double-check the spelling at checkout.
Executive Arbitration, Mediation & Dispute Resolution Training Course is pitched at intermediate professionals. If you're unsure whether it's the right fit for your current role or background, message our training advisors before you register and they'll help you confirm.
Fees for Executive Arbitration, Mediation & Dispute Resolution Training Course vary by delivery location and format and are shown in real time in the schedule panel above once you pick a date. Register 3 or more delegates on the same course together and a 5% team discount is applied automatically — larger cohorts can request a custom corporate quote.
Yes — Executive Arbitration, Mediation & Dispute Resolution Training Course can be delivered on-site at your offices (or virtually for distributed teams), with case studies and examples tailored to your industry and the specific challenges your team is working through. Switch to the "In-House" tab in the schedule panel above to request a proposal.
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