Faculty Development Programme in Arbitrator Training

Faculty Development Programme in Arbitrator Training (FDPAT)

A Professional Specialized Skill Training Program by Indian Arbitration Institution (IAI)

• Eligibility: Any Basic Qualification or any Formal Education with Graduation and any teaching or work experience.

• Total Fees: Rs. 8000/-
  (Everything Included from Admission, Course Fees and Delivery of Certificate, no additional Fees Apart from it)

• Mode: Online

• Study Material:  Will be provided through Learning Dashboard/Portal

• Learning Type: Self Paced

• Duration:  3 Months (Preferably, but can be completed anytime as soon as you give the Exam)

• Enrollment:  Any Time, there is no Fixed Enrolment Date or Day. A candidate can choose any time and the enrolment will be processed real time.

• Exam: One Online Exam, MCQ and Subjective Type Questions of 100 Marks. Passing Marks 40%. If unsuccessful, you can give additional two attempts.

• Procedure: Fill the Apply Now Form →  Pay the Requisite Amount of Fees by Clicking Pay Now Button → Then Click on Payment Confirmation button and fill the form with all the Details → Then login to the Dashboard.

Course Overview

The global landscape of commercial dispute resolution is undergoing a transformative shift toward institutional arbitration, creating an unprecedented demand for skilled arbitrators, adjudicators, and qualified dispute educators. To cultivate high-caliber dispute resolution professionals, the educational and professional training infrastructure must evolve. Traditional legal instruction often remains grounded in court litigation, creating an urgent need for specialized academic and professional leaders capable of training the next generation of dispute resolution practitioners. The Faculty Development Programme in Arbitrator Training (FDPAT), designed and administered by the Indian Arbitration Institution (IAI), addresses this need by preparing educators, scholars, and industry mentors to teach, design, and facilitate advanced arbitrator training.

The FDPAT curriculum bridges the divide between theoretical alternative dispute resolution (ADR) doctrines and practical arbitral training methodologies. Delivering effective arbitrator training requires deep mastery of the law combined with advanced pedagogical methods: simulation design, mock arbitral tribunals, case analysis, and practical procedural assessments. This program equips faculty members, corporate trainers, and experienced practitioners with structured pedagogical frameworks to demystify complex arbitral procedures for their students, trainees, and corporate executives.

Participants explore the entire lifecycle of an arbitration through an instructor's perspective. The curriculum focuses on developing curriculum units, drafting realistic arbitral problems, framing contentious procedural orders, and designing evaluation rubrics for mock evidentiary hearings and award drafting. It also addresses the nuances of training future arbitrators in procedural fairness, tribunal demeanor, disclosure mandates, ethical guidelines, and institutional rules.

By setting high instructional standards, the IAI ensures graduates are well-prepared to establish and elevate arbitration education within universities, national law institutions, corporate academies, and institutional ADR training wings. Whether developing university curricula, training in-house legal departments, or establishing dedicated centers for ADR, an FDPAT certification validates an educator’s subject matter mastery and instructional expertise in arbitration.

Course Structure and Modules

The tentative modules are as follows and are subject to continuous updates based on guidelines issued by the IAI Board of Skill Studies:

Module 1: Foundations of Arbitral Jurisprudence and Pedagogical Approaches

• Evolution of domestic and international arbitration statutory frameworks.

• Comparative models of dispute resolution: litigation versus consensual adjudication.

• Instructional methods for teaching complex arbitration doctrines to diverse cohorts.

Module 2: Instructional Design for Pre-Arbitral and Preliminary Proceedings

• Designing interactive curricula on arbitration agreements, pathology, and jurisdiction.

• Teaching methods for procedural applications, emergency arbitrator actions, and interim measures.

• Structuring student-led preliminary meetings and Case Management Conferences (CMCs).

Module 3: Teaching Evidentiary Procedures and Hearing Management

• Formulating mock dispute scenarios for evidentiary management and disclosure.

• Guiding students through witness statements, expert testimonies, and virtual hearings.

• Running simulated procedural challenges and managing hostile cross-examination sessions.

Module 4: Pedagogy of Deliberation, Reasoned Orders, and Award Drafting

• Structuring instructional units on the structural anatomy of an arbitral award.

• Exercises for teaching post-hearing deliberations and liability assessments.

• Designing assessment rubrics to evaluate student-drafted awards and procedural rulings.

Module 5: Arbitral Ethics, Independence, and Tribunal Conduct

• Case-method teaching of neutrality, impartiality, and disclosure mandates.

• Managing ethical dilemmas, conflicts of interest, and challenge procedures.

• Training candidates on tribunal demeanor, judicial temper, and equality of treatment.

Module 6: Simulation, Clinical ADR, and Moot Arbitral Tribunal Design

• Drafting comprehensive problem briefs for moot arbitration and tribunal simulations.

• Role-playing strategies: coaching students as tribunal chairs, co-arbitrators, and counsel.

• Implementing formative and summative feedback models in clinical dispute training.

Module 7: Curricular Development, Institutional Rules, and Modern Trends

• Developing specialized syllabi aligned with modern institutional arbitration frameworks.

• Integrating emerging subjects: AI in arbitral fact-finding, third-party funding, and green arbitration.

• Establishing institutional ADR centers and managing executive legal training programs.

Importance of Doing this Course

As modern arbitration grows more specialized, the educational ecosystem needs instructors who possess both theoretical legal depth and hands-on training methodologies. The Faculty Development Programme in Arbitrator Training (FDPAT) provides specialized pedagogical distinction, transforming conventional teachers and experienced practitioners into skilled educators capable of delivering experiential, practice-ready ADR education.

First, the program sharpens curriculum development and instructional design skills. Law schools, business institutes, and professional training centers frequently struggle to design practical arbitration courses beyond basic case summaries and statutory reviews. FDPAT gives participants the tools to design immersive, problem-based learning modules, run mock tribunal hearings, and craft simulation problems that mirror complex, real-world commercial disputes.

Second, the course offers valuable professional development for mid-to-senior academics and corporate trainers seeking academic and administrative recognition. Completing a structured Faculty Development Programme under the Indian Arbitration Institution strengthens academic portfolios for promotions, tenure reviews, and faculty leadership roles within ADR faculties.

Finally, for seasoned corporate practitioners and advocates transitioning into consulting or training, FDPAT builds structured communication and mentoring techniques. It bridges the gap between practicing arbitration and mentoring others to become sound arbitrators. This equips participants with the credentials and teaching methods required to lead executive training programs, corporate legal workshops, and institutional panel orientations.

Career Prospects

The FDPAT credential equips graduates for leadership, teaching, and training opportunities across academia, institutional bodies, and corporate dispute centers.

ADR Professors and Clinical Legal Faculty: Graduates can lead arbitration faculties and clinical legal education programs within leading universities, national law schools, and management institutions. They are qualified to direct campus ADR centers, mentor student teams for international moot arbitration events, and publish specialized research in arbitration pedagogy.

Institutional Training Directors and ADR Master Trainers: Domestic and international arbitral institutions require training directors to curate credentialing courses, evaluate candidates, and train institutional panels. FDPAT graduates are prepared to head training academies, run continuing professional development modules, and evaluate aspiring tribunal members.

Corporate Legal Trainers and Dispute Consultants: Multinational corporations, engineering conglomerates, and public sector undertakings (PSUs) regularly conduct in-house training for their contract administrators and project managers. Certified educators design and deliver customized corporate training on dispute mitigation, claim presentation, and arbitral hearing preparation.

Academic Leadership and Curriculum Advisors: Accreditation bodies and higher education commissions consistently prioritize specialized, industry-relevant curricula. Program alumni can serve as academic consultants, syllabus revision committee members, and institutional advisors helping universities launch specialized ADR degrees and postgraduate programs.

Necessary Details

The Indian Arbitration Institution offers a streamlined, accessible administrative structure designed to accommodate the busy schedules of educators, advocates, and working professionals.

Eligibility To qualify for the program, candidates must hold:

• Any Basic Qualification or Formal Education with Graduation, along with any teaching or work experience.

This criterion ensures that learners have a solid academic foundation and the professional context necessary to engage with advanced pedagogical methods.

Total Fees The complete, all-inclusive program fee is Rs. 8,000/-. This fee covers the entire program lifecycle: admission processing, comprehensive online module access, evaluation and examination costs, and the generation and physical delivery of the Certificate. There are no additional or hidden charges.

Mode and Study Material The programme is delivered entirely Online, allowing candidates worldwide to participate without disrupting their existing academic or professional commitments. Comprehensive Study Material—including training guides, curriculum frameworks, mock problem sets, and reading materials—is provided directly through the dedicated Learning Dashboard/Portal.

Learning Type and Duration The program follows a flexible Self-Paced learning model. While the recommended duration to review all materials and design simulations is 3 Months, candidates can progress at their own speed. You may complete the coursework and take the final assessment as soon as you feel prepared.

Enrollment Enrollment is open Any Time, with no fixed enrollment cycle or application deadline. Candidates can register on any day, and applications are processed in real time, granting immediate access to the learning dashboard and study materials.

Examination Structure Certification is awarded upon successfully completing One Online Exam, consisting of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and Subjective Type Questions totaling 100 Marks.

• Passing Marks: 40%

• Retake Policy: Candidates who do not clear the exam on their first attempt receive two additional attempts at no extra charge.

Application Procedure

1. Apply: Complete and submit the Apply Now Form on the official portal.

2. Pay: Pay the requisite fee of Rs. 8,000/- by clicking the Pay Now button.

3. Confirm: Select the Payment Confirmation button and complete the form with your transaction and registration details.

4. Access: Log in to your personal Learning Dashboard and begin the course modules immediately.