Getting Started
The CIArb Pathways programme comprises four main disciplines: mediation, arbitration, international arbitration and adjudication.
The first step is to decide which discipline suits your needs, and then progress through your chosen pathway by completing the modules which can be selected from the Course Finder section. On completion of the relevant modules within the Pathways programme, you can qualify for CIArb membership: Associate, Member and Fellow grades. The Pathways diagram gives you an idea of the structure of the programme.
Having completed an entire pathway for your chosen discipline, you may wish to choose another discipline and progress through the pathway.
To become an Associate, you will be required successfully to complete one of the following options:
• A CIArb introductory course in the field of non-court dispute resolution;
• A relevant course offered by a CIArb Recognised Course Provider;
• A course offered by a CIArb Branch;
To become a Member, you will be required successfully to complete one of the following options:
• CIArb Introduction Module and Modules 1 and 2 in mediation, arbitration, international arbitration or adjudication;
• A relevant course offered by a CIArb Recognised Course Provider;
• Relevant courses offered by a CIArb Branch;
• Accelerated Route to Membership.
To become a Fellow, you will be required successfully to complete one of the following options plus a Peer Interview*:
• CIArb Introduction Module, Modules 1, 2, 3 and 4 in mediation, arbitration, international arbitration or adjudication;
• CIArb Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration and CIArb Module 4;
• A relevant course offered by a CIArb Recognised Course Provider;
• Relevant courses offered by a CIArb Branch;
• Accelerated Route to Fellowship;
• Experienced Practitioner scheme.
*Individuals who choose to follow the mediation pathway will be required to demonstrate relevant mediation practice before progressing onto the Peer Interview stage.
To become a Chartered Arbitrator, which is the CIArb's highest-level arbitration qualification, you must be able to demonstrate a substantial record of both experience and continuing professional development.
Last Updated: 13 September 2011