Certificate Course on Mediation
The Committee on Commercial Laws, Economic Advisory & NPO Co-operative of ICAI conducts the Certificate Course on Mediation to equip members with knowledge and professional skills in the area of Mediation, an emerging and effective mode of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The course provides a structured learning experience on the legal framework, techniques, and practical aspects of mediation, along with exploring professional opportunities for Chartered Accountants in this domain.
Course Highlights:
  • Duration: 40 hours

  • Mode & Fees:

    • Physical: ₹20,000 + GST
    • Online: ₹5,000 + GST (conducted in case of less/no registration in physical mode)

  • Eligibility: Members of ICAI

  • Evaluation Test: 3 hours | 100 marks | Objective & Subjective (Physical) / 100 MCQs (Online) | Bare Act allowed | Passing: 50% with 75% attendance

  • Certification: Awarded on passing the evaluation test

  • CPE Hours:
    • 25 Structured CPE hours on 75% attendance
    • 5 Structured CPE hours on passing evaluation test
Certificate on completion of the Course:

A certificate will be awarded to the members on successful completion of the course and passing the examination.
Course Modules:
Module No. Title Key Topics Covered
Module I Introduction to Mediation - Introduction to Mediation
- Conflict Management and Resolution
Module II Fundamentals of Mediation - Concept and Types
- Advantages of Mediation
- Mediation vs. other ADR mechanisms
- Mediation Centres in India
Module III Legal Framework & Commercial Applications - Legislative history in India
- Mediation in commercial disputes
- Commercial Courts Act, 2015
- Pre-institution Mediation Rules, 2018
Module IV Mediation Act, 2023 - Applicability & Provisions
- Pre-litigation Mediation
- Disputes not fit for Mediation
- Mediation Process
- Mediators & Mediation Council of India
- Mediated Settlement Agreement
- Community Mediation
- Legal Interface
Module V Court-Annexed Mediation - Mediation Process
- Stages of Mediation
Module VI Communication & Negotiation Skills - Communication Techniques
- Negotiation and Bargaining
- Impasse Management
Module VII Roles & Ethics in Mediation - Role of the Mediator
- Ethics and Code of Conduct
- Role of Parties
- Opportunities for Chartered Accountants
Module VIII Mediation Outcomes - Enforceability of Settlement Agreement
- Termination of Mediation
Module IX International Commercial Mediation - UNCITRAL Model Law
- International Settlement Agreements (2018)
- International Mediation Centres
- Global Opportunities for CAs
Module X Mastery & Business Development in Mediation - How to Master Mediation
- Practice Expansion
- Online Tools and Useful Websites
Module XI Practice & Professional Development - Role of CAs in Mediation
- Market Size and Opportunities
- Subject Matter Experts
- Using Social Media for Outreach
Module XII Advocacy, Interactions & Representations - Interactions with Regulators
- Presentations before Authorities
- Drafting (Notices, Replies, Appeals)
- Mock Representations
- Relevant Portals & Forms
Module XIII Mock Mediation  
 

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