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Certification is open to professionals from any discipline who practise or aspire to practise as neutrals. Ethics, integrity, and a commitment to impartiality are the core criteria — not a specific professional background.
It is not about your background.
It is about your commitment.
Certification is not limited to lawyers, mediators, or arbitrators. It is open to any professional who practises or aspires to practise as a neutral — across any jurisdiction, any sector, and any professional background.
The Independent Certification Board evaluates applicants on four dimensions: neutrality, ethics, competence, and integrity.
No payment is required at application. The Board assesses and confirms the appropriate tier based on your credentials.
- Neutrality — demonstrated independence from the interests of any party
- Ethics — professional standing and commitment to the Code of Ethical Conduct
- Competence — relevant professional experience and ADR knowledge
- Integrity — commitment to impartiality and continuous development
No payment required at any stage before approval. The Board evaluates within 5–7 working days.
12 professional backgrounds.
One certification pathway.
These are the professional backgrounds from which Certified Neutrals most commonly apply. The list is illustrative, not exhaustive.
Solicitors, barristers, in-house counsel working in dispute processes.
Practising mediators seeking formal international recognition.
Commercial, construction, and international arbitrators.
HR directors, employment relations specialists.
Construction engineers, quantity surveyors, project managers.
Finance professionals in valuation disputes and M&A.
Institutional and corporate ombudspeople.
Law professors and ADR educators.
Professionals in regulatory and public-sector dispute roles.
Management consultants working alongside disputes.
Clinicians in clinical dispute resolution.
Tech professionals and IP lawyers.
Which tier is right for you?
Apply free.
No payment required.
Complete the application in 15 minutes. The Board responds within 5–7 working days. No payment required before approval.