Faculty Development Programme in Infrastructure Dispute Resolution

Faculty Development Programme in Infrastructure Dispute Resolution (FDPIDR) 

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

• Eligibility: Any Basic Qualification or any Formal Education

• Total Fees: Rs. 8,000/-
  (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 infrastructure sector serves as the backbone of economic expansion, characterized by high-capital public-private partnerships, multi-tier engineering contracts, and lengthy execution horizons. By nature, these projects are prone to complex disputes arising from regulatory shifts, design modifications, site handover delays, and unforeseen geological conditions. As global and domestic infrastructure investments accelerate, academic institutions, law schools, engineering faculties, and professional training centers face an urgent requirement to build specialized pedagogical capabilities. The Faculty Development Programme in Infrastructure Dispute Resolution (FDPIDR), introduced by the Indian Arbitration Institution (IAI), is an advanced professional training initiative designed to bridge academic instruction with the practical realities of construction law and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

This program equips educators, corporate trainers, researchers, and senior professionals with the pedagogical frameworks and legal-technical foundations needed to instruct and mentor the next generation of dispute resolution specialists. Participants examine the unique nature of construction contracts, standard forms like FIDIC, NEC, and domestic public works models, and statutory dispute mechanisms. The curriculum covers the lifecycle of construction claims, dissecting critical delay analysis methodologies, quantum estimation, variation assessment, and forensic record management.

Beyond doctrinal understanding, FDPIDR emphasizes contemporary pedagogical strategies. Learners are trained in designing interactive clinical courses, moderating simulated dispute adjudication boards (DABs), supervising mock arbitration moots, and directing technical case-study workshops. Special focus is directed toward dispute avoidance mechanisms, early-stage mediation, emergency arbitral procedures, and institutional arbitration rules.

Through the intersection of construction engineering principles, procedural arbitration law, and advanced curricular design, the programme enables participants to transform standard classroom lectures into applied dispute resolution laboratories. Graduates of FDPIDR emerge as authoritative educators, subject-matter curriculum designers, and academic leaders capable of driving cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary learning in infrastructure dispute management.

Course Structure and Modules

The tentative modules are as follows and are subject to continuous updates based on guidelines issued by the IAI Academic Council:

Module 1: Foundations of Infrastructure Contracts and Legal Frameworks

• Typology of infrastructure delivery: EPC, BOT, BOOT, HAM, and Swiss Challenge frameworks.

• Standard contractual forms: FIDIC (Red, Yellow, Silver, Emerald Books), NEC, and model concession agreements.

• Allocation of risk, employer obligations, contractor liabilities, and statutory regulatory interfaces.

Module 2: Pedagogical Design and Teaching Methodologies in Construction ADR

• Curriculum structuring for cross-disciplinary learners across law, business, and civil engineering.

• Developing clinical case studies, contract simulation workshops, and collaborative problem-solving labs.

• Designing and evaluating assessments, mock tribunal hearings, and interactive classroom debates.

Module 3: Anatomy of Construction Claims and Delay Analysis

• Classification of claims: extension of time (EOT), prolongation costs, disruption, and acceleration.

• Critical path delay analysis techniques: As-Planned vs. As-Built, Impacted As-Planned, Collapsed As-Built, and Time Impact Analysis.

• Forensic record-keeping, site documentation protocols, and substantiation of financial claims.

Module 4: Multi-Tiered Dispute Resolution and Dispute Avoidance Mechanisms

• Engineer’s determinations, Project Management Consultants (PMC), and early-warning regimes.

• Establishment, operation, and powers of Dispute Adjudication Boards (DABs) and Dispute Review Boards (DRBs).

• Conciliation, structured mediation, and statutory dispute settlement avenues in public procurement.

Module 5: Arbitral Proceedings in Mega-Infrastructure Projects

• Drafting complex multi-party and multi-contract arbitration agreements.

• Constitution of technical tribunals, interim measures, and emergency arbitration for site access.

• Managing technical expert evidence, expert witness cross-examination, and tribunal-appointed experts.

Module 6: Quantum Determination, Damages, and Enforcement of Awards

• Valuation of variations, unabsorbed head-office overheads (Hudson, Emden, and Eichleay formulae), and loss of profit.

• Public policy exceptions, patent illegality, and grounds for setting aside infrastructure arbitral awards.

• Enforcement of domestic awards and foreign arbitral awards in sovereign and private-entity projects.

Module 7: Research Methodologies and Contemporary Trends in Infrastructure ADR

• Directing high-impact legal and policy research in infrastructure governance and dispute prevention.

• Technological applications: Building Information Modelling (BIM) in disputes, digital twin evidence, and smart contracts.

• Contemporary global jurisprudence on sovereign immunity, bilateral investment treaties, and state concession cancellations.

Importance of Doing this Course

The growing scale of infrastructure expenditure has created a significant disconnect between traditional academic curricula and industry requirements. Conventional legal and management education often treats dispute resolution generically, offering little exposure to engineering interfaces, critical path scheduling, or quantum calculations. The Faculty Development Programme in Infrastructure Dispute Resolution (FDPIDR) addresses this structural gap by empowering educators and professionals to deliver specialized, industry-relevant instruction.

First, this course enhances institutional and academic competitiveness. Universities, national law schools, and engineering institutes actively seek faculty who can introduce specialized electives, establish research centers, and secure funded projects in construction law and dispute resolution. Completing this program validates an educator’s ability to design innovative syllabi, supervise postgraduate dissertations, and train industry cohorts in specialized commercial disciplines.

Second, the curriculum provides an indispensable toolkit for interdisciplinary translation. Legal scholars often struggle with engineering delay matrices, while engineering and project management professionals frequently find procedural arbitration jurisprudence opaque. FDPIDR equips participants to bridge these domains effortlessly, translating technical construction evidence into enforceable procedural arguments and teaching students to handle complex infrastructure briefs with confidence.

Third, for practicing professionals, corporate trainers, and dispute consultants, this qualification provides formal credentials to deliver executive training, institutional workshops, and continuing professional education (CPE). Endorsed by the Indian Arbitration Institution, the program signals deep technical acumen and pedagogical capability, positioning graduates as credible thought leaders and educators in high-stakes infrastructure dispute resolution.

Career Prospects

The FDPIDR credential prepares participants for senior roles across academia, corporate training, institutional ADR administration, and specialized consulting.

Specialized Academic Faculty and Department Chairs: Graduates can secure faculty positions, professorships, and adjunct appointments in top-tier law schools, management institutes, and engineering universities. They are qualified to lead courses in Construction Law, Arbitration Practice, Infrastructure Contracts, and Commercial Dispute Resolution.

Directors of ADR Centers and Research Fellows: National universities and independent research organizations continuously launch dedicated Centers of Excellence in Infrastructure and ADR. Credentialed professionals can spearhead these bodies, driving public policy research, publishing scholarly works, advising government ministries, and hosting national mediation and moot competitions.

Corporate Learning & Development (L&D) Specialists: EPC contractors, public sector undertakings (PSUs), infrastructure developers, and concessionaires require in-house trainers to educate site managers, project directors, and contract teams on dispute avoidance and contract administration. FDPIDR graduates design and deliver these corporate training modules.

Institutional Dispute Resolution Advisors and Case Managers: Arbitral institutions, chambers of commerce, and construction dispute panels look for professionals who understand the procedural and pedagogical mechanics of dispute resolution to manage panels, design training programs for prospective arbitrators, and conduct institutional outreach.

Necessary Details

The Indian Arbitration Institution offers this faculty-level program through an accessible, flexible digital framework tailored for working academics, professionals, and graduate learners.

Eligibility To ensure high-quality cohort engagement and academic rigor, enrollment requires:

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

This standard accommodates university lecturers, assistant professors, corporate legal advisors, project managers, practicing advocates, civil engineers, and research scholars seeking advanced credentials in dispute-focused education.

Total Fees The all-inclusive program fee is Rs. 8,000/-. The IAI maintains an upfront, transparent fee policy with no hidden costs or subsequent evaluation charges. This single payment covers registration, complete digital portal access, study materials, digital examination attempts, and the physical printing and postal delivery of the Certificate of Completion upon graduation.

Mode and Study Material The programme is delivered completely Online. Upon successful payment confirmation, candidates receive direct access credentials to the dedicated Learning Dashboard/Portal. Comprehensive Study Material—including curated lecture notes, pedagogical guidelines, model syllabi, standard contract forms, delay analysis case studies, and reading lists—is available directly through the portal.

Learning Type and Duration The qualification is structured as a Self-Paced learning module. While the program operates with a recommended duration of 3 Months, candidates are not bound by rigid calendars; participants can complete the modules at their own pace and sit for the online examination as soon as they are prepared.

Enrollment Enrollment remains open Any Time throughout the year. There are no fixed enrollment dates, batch cutoffs, or semester deadlines. Registrations are processed in real time, granting immediate access to the curriculum.

Examination Structure Certification is awarded upon completing One Online Exam comprising Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Subjective Type Questions for a total of 100 Marks.

• Passing Marks: 40%

• Re-examination Policy: If unsuccessful on the initial try, candidates are entitled to two additional attempts at no extra fee.

Application Procedure

1. Apply: Complete and submit the Apply Now Form on the IAI website.

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

3. Confirm: Click the Payment Confirmation button and complete the form with transaction details.

4. Access: Log into the Learning Dashboard to begin the course immediately.