Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)

Develop your alternative dispute resolution (ADR) career through Ciarb’s internationally renowned qualifications and training.

Ciarb (the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators) is an independent, charitable membership organisation committed to supporting the effective resolution of disputes. We champion all aspects of dispute resolution across arbitration, mediation and adjudication, from local disagreements to international disputes.

We offer a range of qualifications and training from introductory through to Diploma level to support a variety of learning needs, whether you want to:

• Understand what alternative dispute resolution is and how it works, to help you in your current role or profession;
• Build a deeper knowledge of ADR and the role of the neutral;
• Develop expertise as an arbitrator, mediator or adjudicator; or
• Demonstrate your professional credibility by gaining Ciarb postnominals and maintaining ongoing professional development.

Our courses, from on-demand online courses through to in-person workshops, are designed by leading ADR practitioners and academics, ensuring you have the right knowledge and skills for a fast-changing world.

Ciarb qualifications lead towards eligibility for Ciarb membership. When you join, you will become part of the world’s largest community of dispute resolution professionals. Our membership of over 17,000 professionals spans over 40 active Branches across approximately 150 jurisdictions. You will be joining a truly global institution.