Certificate Programmes

Professional Certificates

Professional Certificates comprise non-credit-bearing 2 or 3 short courses conducted over six to seven days. You will acquire industry-relevant knowledge and skills in a particular subject area. Eligible participants who complete and fulfil the requirements of the curated courses under each specialisation will be awarded the respective professional certificates by NUS.

Note: The maximum candidature period that learners must complete the required courses to be awarded the professional certificate is 36 months.

Professional Certificate in Dispute Resolution

From Conflict to Resolution. From Advocacy to Impact.

The Professional Certificate in Dispute Resolution equips legal and industry professionals with key skills in Negotiation, Mediation, and Mediation Advocacy. Ideal for lawyers, in-house counsel, mediators, negotiators, and professionals in business, HR, and government, this programme enhances your ability to manage disputes and represent stakeholders in mediated settings.

  • Stackable Learning: Complete three short courses at your own pace within 3 years to earn the certificate.
  • Expert Training: Learn from Professor Joel Lee, Singapore’s pioneer in mediation education and an award-winning trainer.
  • Accreditation Pathways: Delivered in Collaboration with Sage Mediation, an IMI accredited partner, leading to potential professional recognition.
  • Flexible Format: Face-to-face delivery with no fixed sequence—plan your training around your schedule.

| NEGOTIATING SUCCESS

    2027 Runs

  • Run 1 - 22 & 23 February 2027
  • Run 2  - 24 & 25 June 2027
  • Run 3 - 15 & 16 November 2027

| MEDIATION ADVOCACY

    2027 Run

  • 14 to 16 June 2027

| MEDIATION

  2026 Run

  • 19 & 20 November 2026

   2027 Run

  • 18 & 19 November 2027

What Our Graduates Say

J. Rakesh Rao

Advocate Adavikolanu Law Chambers Hyderabad

The NUS Law Academy workshops on Mediation, Mediation Advocacy, Negotiation and Dispute Resolution were exceptionally well-designed and highly practical. The programme successfully combined strong legal foundations with real-world application, providing valuable insights into contemporary dispute resolution strategies and techniques.

The interactive format, experienced faculty and global perspectives made the learning experience both engaging and enriching. I would highly recommend these workshops to legal practitioners, arbitrators and other professionals seeking to strengthen their advocacy, negotiation and alternative dispute resolution skills.

Stan Getui

Australia

his has been an incredible learning journey. Having completed all three components of the programme, I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Great immersive experience and great delivery of the content!

Contact Us

Please contact NUS Law Academy at email: nuslawacademy@nus.edu.sg.

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