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| Item | Fee (EUR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Next-Gen Neutral Application and Assessment | $350 | Includes assessment, examination, and first-year certification |
| Next-Gen Neutral Annual Renewal | $150 | Due annually. Includes CPD tracking and bench listing |
| Accredited Neutral Application and Assessment | $650 | Includes advanced assessment, supervised review, and first-year certification |
| Accredited Neutral Annual Renewal | $250 | Due annually. Includes CPD tracking, bench listing, and The-Neutrals.ORG community access |
| INDS™ Methodology Training (standalone) | $195 | Required for Next-Gen Neutral. Can be taken separately by non-candidates |
| Re-assessment (following unsuccessful attempt) | $150 | Per re-assessment |
Service fees for Independent Neutral Evaluation (INE), mediation, arbitration, and other neutral services are agreed on a matter-by-matter basis, based on the scope and complexity of the matter. Indicative ranges:
| Service | Indicative Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Neutral Evaluation (INE) | $2,500 – $25,000+ | Depends on complexity, dispute value, and report scope |
| Mediation (full day) | $3,500 – $15,000+ | Per day, including preparation. Depends on neutral grade and matter complexity |
| Arbitration (per session) | $5,000 – $25,000+ | Per session. Multi-session matters agreed at outset |
| Expert Determination | $4,000 – $20,000+ | Depends on technical complexity and scope |
| GC Retainer Programme | From $12,000 p.a. | Annual retainer. Scope agreed per organisation |
| CPRS™ Corporate Prevention | Bespoke | Network size and deployment model dependent |
| Item | Fee (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Certificate in ADR (12 weeks) | $895 |
| Certificate in Workplace Coaching (8 weeks) | $695 |
| Conflict Management for HR (6 weeks) | $595 |
| World Neutrals Summit — Neutral Pass | $195 |
| World Neutrals Summit — Delegate Pass | $395 |
| World Neutrals Summit — VIP Pass | $895 |
All fees are payable in advance unless otherwise agreed in writing. Certification fees are non-refundable once assessment has commenced. Service fees are governed by the terms of the individual engagement letter. Academy and event fees are subject to the cancellation and refund terms set out at the time of booking.
Fee enquiries: samung@theneutrals.org