Faculty Development Programme in International Arbitration

Faculty Development Programme in International Arbitration (FDPINTA) 

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. 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.

Faculty Development Programme in International Arbitration (FDPINTA)

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

Course Overview

The global landscape of commercial dispute resolution has evolved rapidly, establishing international commercial arbitration as the standard mechanism for settling cross-border business conflicts. This shift has created an urgent demand across higher education institutions, business schools, and legal faculties for educators and academic trainers who possess both sound doctrinal knowledge and practical procedural insights. The Faculty Development Programme in International Arbitration (FDPINTA), designed and offered by the Indian Arbitration Institution (IAI), is an advanced professional specialization crafted specifically to elevate teaching, training, and research competencies in alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

Traditional classroom teaching often treats arbitration as a mere theoretical branch of civil procedure, rarely capturing the operational realities of institutional rules, multi-jurisdictional choice of law, and tribunal case management. The FDPINTA curriculum bridges this pedagogy-practice divide. It introduces academic professionals to modern arbitral conventions, comparative jurisprudence, and simulated procedural techniques. Educators explore how to construct dynamic course syllabi, lead interactive clinical workshops, design competitive moot court problems, and evaluate student work using international professional benchmarks.

Through this programme, faculty members examine the core pillars of international commercial arbitration, including the UNCITRAL Model Law framework, the New York Convention, institutional administration (such as SIAC, LCIA, ICC, and PCA), arbitral jurisdiction, evidence protocols, and cross-border award enforcement. Beyond statutory principles, the program provides educators with the pedagogical tools necessary to guide students and early-career practitioners through drafting dispute clauses, tribunal orders, and award analysis.

By completing the FDPINTA, participants emerge not just as subject-matter experts, but as transformative mentors capable of building dedicated arbitration clinics and guiding original empirical legal research. Offered under the auspices of the Indian Arbitration Institution, this certification stands as a recognized benchmark of pedagogical distinction, empowering academic faculty and corporate trainers to cultivate the next generation of dispute resolution professionals with intellectual rigor and commercial relevance.

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: Advanced Doctrinal Frameworks and International Conventions

• Comparative analysis of domestic arbitration vs. cross-border regimes.

• Deep dive into the UNCITRAL Model Law and UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules.

• The 1958 New York Convention: Principles of international recognition and enforcement.

Module 2: Jurisdictional Complexities, Arbitral Seats, and Choice of Law

• Multi-tier dispute resolution clauses and addressing pathological arbitration agreements.

• Distinction between Lex Arbitri, Lex Causae, and the law governing the arbitration agreement.

• Practical implications of the arbitral seat vs. the physical venue.

Module 3: Tribunal Mechanics, Case Management, and Evidentiary Procedures

• Constitution of international arbitral tribunals, challenges, and disclosure standards.

• The application of the IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration.

• Procedural Order No. 1, preliminary meetings, and management of virtual/hybrid hearings.

Module 4: Award Scrutiny, Setting Aside, and Global Execution

• Drafting reasoned international awards, allocating costs, and calculating interest.

• Grounds for challenge, setting aside proceedings, and the standard of public policy.

• Asset tracing, cross-border execution strategies, and sovereign immunity exceptions.

Module 5: Modern Pedagogical Approaches to Arbitration Education

• Designing outcome-based curricula for undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive courses.

• Case-study methods, simulation-based workshops, and tribunal role-play methodologies.

• Formulating assessments, grading rubrics, and evaluating procedural drafting tasks.

Module 6: Moot Court Mentorship and Practical ADR Clinics

• Structuring institutional arbitration moot competitions (e.g., Willem C. Vis Moot).

• Guiding students through memorial drafting, skeletal submissions, and oral rounds.

• Establishing and managing on-campus ADR cells and dispute resolution research labs.

Module 7: Academic Publishing, Empirical ADR Research, and Grant Writing

• Identifying research gaps in international arbitration jurisprudence.

• Methodologies for drafting high-impact journal articles, commentaries, and case notes.

• Designing institutional grant proposals for alternative dispute resolution research projects.

Importance of Doing this Course

In modern higher education, academic faculties face mounting expectations to align teaching with evolving global industry needs. Standard lecture models are no longer sufficient to prepare students for the complex realities of international dispute practices. Enrolling in the Faculty Development Programme in International Arbitration (FDPINTA) equips educators, scholars, and corporate trainers with the specialized knowledge and pedagogical tools required to teach dispute resolution with real-world impact.

First, this course enhances academic delivery. Participants acquire specialized methods for teaching complex dispute topics, such as multi-party joinder, Kompetenz-Kompetenz, and emergency arbitration, through engaging case studies and mock tribunal simulations. This approach transforms standard classrooms into experiential learning environments, substantially boosting student engagement and placement readiness.

Second, the programme expands institutional research capability. By exploring comparative international arbitration jurisprudence, educators can identify publishing opportunities in peer-reviewed journals, formulate empirical studies, and lead policy think-tank initiatives. It equips participants with the foundation necessary to secure research grants, launch institutional ADR cells, and organize university-level moot court competitions that boost their institution's academic standing.

Finally, the FDPINTA credential serves as a recognized mark of academic leadership and subject-matter mastery. Accredited by the Indian Arbitration Institution, it validates an educator's commitment to continuous professional development. This enhances eligibility for tenure reviews, institutional promotions, curriculum committee appointments, and invitations to serve as external evaluators or guest faculty across domestic and international universities.

Career Prospects

The FDPINTA provides specialized credentials that open high-impact pathways across higher education, academic administration, research institutions, and professional corporate training.

University Professors and ADR Faculty Chairs: Graduates are positioned to lead ADR departments, deliver core and elective courses in International Commercial Arbitration, and chair specialized university research centers. Law schools and management institutes increasingly seek certified faculty capable of aligning institutional teaching with international dispute benchmarks.

Moot Court Directors and Clinical Educators: Universities require specialized faculty coaches to train student teams for premier international competitions, including the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot and foreign FDI moots. FDPINTA holders possess the specific procedural understanding required to serve as dedicated moot directors and clinical ADR supervisors.

Curriculum Advisors and Academic Consultants: Certified faculty can consult for private universities, bar councils, and training institutes looking to revamp, design, and accredit progressive ADR curricula, diploma offerings, and postgraduate executive certifications.

Corporate and Institutional ADR Trainers: Beyond traditional academia, major corporations, public sector enterprises, judicial academies, and arbitral institutions actively engage expert trainers to conduct executive development programs for in-house counsels, contract engineers, and practicing arbitrators. FDPINTA graduates are well-qualified to deliver these specialized corporate workshops.

Necessary Details

The Indian Arbitration Institution has structured this program to meet the scheduling needs and professional commitments of active faculty members, researchers, and working professionals worldwide.

Eligibility To ensure an advanced level of academic discussion and meaningful peer learning, candidates must meet the following criteria:

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

This program welcomes university lecturers, assistant professors, academic researchers, corporate educators, and legal professionals looking to transition into academic or clinical instruction.

Total Fees The all-inclusive fee for the program is Rs. 8,000/-. This single fee covers admission, digital portal access, complete instructional resources, examination administration, and the physical delivery of the formal Course Completion Certificate directly to the candidate's postal address. There are no additional or hidden charges.

Mode and Study Material The programme is delivered 100% Online. All curated Study Material—including pedagogical toolkits, comparative international conventions, sample procedural orders, moot court manuals, and academic reading lists—is made available through the centralized Learning Dashboard/Portal.

Learning Type and Duration The training follows a flexible, Self-Paced format. The recommended duration is 3 Months, allowing participants to study alongside their regular teaching schedules. However, candidates can move through the coursework faster and complete the program as soon as they are ready to sit for the final examination.

Enrollment Enrollment is open Any Time throughout the year. There are no fixed intake deadlines or batch constraints. Candidates can register on any day, with enrollments processed in real time for immediate dashboard access.

Examination Structure Certification is awarded upon passing One Online Exam comprising a balance of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and Subjective/Case-Analysis Questions totaling 100 Marks.

• Passing Marks: 40%

• Retake Policy: If a participant is unsuccessful on their first attempt, the IAI provides two additional attempts at no supplementary charge.

Application Procedure

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

2. Pay: Submit the fee of Rs. 8,000/- via the Pay Now gateway.

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

4. Access: Log in to the personalized Learning Dashboard to access all materials and begin the course.