{"id":4585,"date":"2024-06-14T06:02:42","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T06:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/nuslawacademy\/?page_id=4585"},"modified":"2026-06-19T01:00:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T01:00:25","slug":"mediation-advocacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/nuslawacademy\/intensive-courses\/mediation-advocacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Mediation Advocacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/nuslawacademy\/intensive-courses\/mediation-advocacy\/#register-your-interest\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/nuslawacademy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/01\/MA-Slide-Revo-Desktop.jpg\" alt=\"MA Slide Revo Desktop\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"MA Slide Revo Desktop\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/stg-nuslawacademy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/04\/Type-279x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"47\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\n<td><b>PROGRAMME TYPE<\/b><br \/>\nShort Course<\/td>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/stg-nuslawacademy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/04\/Clock-1-296x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"57\" height=\"58\" \/><\/td>\n<td><b>DURATION<\/b><br \/>\n3 Full Days<\/td>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/stg-nuslawacademy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/04\/Clip-Board-291x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"51\" \/><\/td>\n<td><b>APPLICATION DEADLINE<\/b><br \/>\n17 May 2026<\/td>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/stg-nuslawacademy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/04\/Calendar-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"46\" height=\"46\" \/><\/td>\n<td><b>NEXT RUN<\/b><br \/>\n17 to 19 June 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t<div class=\"custom-breadcrumbs\"><ul><li class=\"item-home\"><i class=\"fas fa-home\"><\/i><a class=\"bread-link bread-home\" href=\"https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/nuslawacademy\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#overview\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOverview\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#learning-objectives\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearning Objectives\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#who-should-attend\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWho Should Attend\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#course-run\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCourse Run\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#trainers-bio\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrainer&#8217;s Bio\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#attendanceandcertification\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAttendance &#038; Certification\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#accreditations\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAccreditations for Lawyers\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#course-fees\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCourse Fees\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#apply-now\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApply Now\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3>\n\t\tOverview\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>With the signing of the Singapore Convention on Mediation, Mediation has become a practical and business friendly way to resolve commercial disputes.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, many lawyers and business people enter into mediation without having a clear sense of what mediation is, how to prepare effectively for it, and how to engage in strategies at the mediation table.<\/p>\n<p>The field of mediation advocacy is about how one effectively represents oneself, or others at mediation.<\/p>\n<p>This workshop will focus on giving students a working knowledge of how mediation works, the conflict resolution model used, preparing for mediation, dealing with the people aspect of disputes and strategies at the table. The workshop will also help students understand the legal frameworks (both domestic and international) that apply to mediation.<\/p>\n<p>The workshop will be taught through a mixture of presentations, facilitated discussions and role plays.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tLearning Objectives\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>At the end of the workshop, participants will learn how to:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\u00a0Understand Mediation and Mediation Advocacy<\/li>\n<li>Learn and Use a Framework for Preparing to Mediate<\/li>\n<li>Deal with Strong Emotions and Scepticism<\/li>\n<li>Craft an Effective Mediation Strategy<\/li>\n<li>Deploy Strategies at the Mediation Table<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>\n\t\tWho Should Attend\n\t<\/h3>\n<p>Executive, Managers and Professionals who need to manage conflicts &amp; influence stakeholders<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tCourse Run\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>The 3-day workshop will be conducted in-person:<\/p>\nDates\u00a0 : 17, 18 &amp; 19 June 2026 (Wednesday to Friday)<br \/>\nTime\u00a0 \u00a0: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm<br \/>\nVenue : National University of Singapore (Kent Ridge Campus)\n<p>Click <a href=\"http:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/nuslawacademy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/01\/260123-Mediation-Advocacy-Programme-Schedule.pdf\">here<\/a>\u00a0for workshop schedule.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tTrainer&#8217;s Bio\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/stg-nuslawacademy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/04\/joel_lee_tye_beng-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"173\" height=\"230\" \/><\/p>\n<p>An award winning teacher, Professor Joel Lee pioneered the teaching and training of mediation in Singapore. He has also played a significant role in furthering the development of mediation practice in Singapore. He is widely acknowledged as a leading mediation trainer and received a PBM in 2023 for his contributions to mediation.<\/p>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/people\/tye-beng-joel-lee\/\">Here<\/a> to View Full Profile.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<blockquote><p>&#8220;Very engaging. One of the best in Singapore &#8211; Joel was exemplary &#8211; a very engaging subject matter expert who was a natural at making the class feel at ease and the learning enjoyable.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\n\t\t\t<blockquote><p>&#8220;Joel was very clear and succinct, was skilled in dissecting complex concepts and eager to address all of our questions.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\n\t\t\t<blockquote><p>&#8220;Very engaging instructor. The hands-on exercises were very useful as it allowed us to learn through experience and interact with other course participants.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\n\t\t\t<blockquote><p>&#8220;Joel is one of the best trainers I&#8217;ve come across. He is engaging, extremely knowledgeable and insightful.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\n\t\t\t<blockquote><p>&#8220;Joel&#8217;s delivery was clear, concise and engaging. He managed to strike the right balance between explaining academic jargon and providing useful, practical tips.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\n\t\t\t<blockquote><p>&#8220;Joel engages the trainees very well and shared real experiences and insights to make it relevant.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\n<h3>\n\t\tAttendance &#038; Certification\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<strong>Modes of Assessment<\/strong><br \/>\nAssignment, Demonstration &amp; Quiz\n<b>Certificate of Completion<\/b><br \/>\nUpon successful completion of the course with at least 70% attendance and 50% pass for the various assessments, participant will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by NUS Law Academy. This certificate is stackable towards the Professional Certificate in Dispute Resolution, when combined with successful completion of the <a href=\"https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/nuslawacademy\/intensive-courses\/negotiating-success\/\">Negotiating Success<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/nuslawacademy\/intensive-courses\/mediation\/\">Mediation<\/a> courses offered by NUS Law Academy.\n<strong>Accreditation Track<\/strong><br \/>\nThis course is conducted in collaboration with <a href=\"https:\/\/sagemediationinstitute.sg\/\">Sage Mediation<\/a>, an accredited partner organisation of the <a href=\"https:\/\/imimediation.org\/\">International Mediation Institute (IMI)<\/a>. This partnership enables participants to pursue further training with Sage Mediation, leading them to an accreditation pathway to become an IMI Mediation Advocate.\n<p>Please click <a href=\"http:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/nuslawacademy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/12\/Professional-Cert-in-Dispute-Resolution-clean.pdf\">here<\/a> for more information on the requirements for the Professional Certificate in Dispute Resolution and the accreditation pathways which can be explored with Sage Mediation.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tAccreditations for Lawyers\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p><strong>SILE-CPD Points<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For this activity, participants are reminded to sign in on arrival and sign out at the conclusion of each day of the event in the manner required by the organiser. Participants must not be absent from each day of the event for more than 15 minutes. Participants may obtain 6.5 Public CPD Points for each day of the event on which they comply strictly with the Attendance Policy. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy on any particular day of the event will not be able to obtain CPD Points for that day. Please refer to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.silecpdcentre.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sileCPDcentre.sg<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/nuslawacademy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/04\/SILE-Accredited-CPD-Activity-B-W-HORIZONTAL-1024x607.png\" alt=\"SILE Accredited CPD Activity B-W (HORIZONTAL)\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"607\" width=\"1024\" title=\"SILE Accredited CPD Activity B-W (HORIZONTAL)\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t<b>Public CPD Points:<\/b><br \/>\nDay 1 &#8211; Up to 6.5<br \/>\nDay 2 &#8211; Up to 6.5<br \/>\nDay 3 &#8211; Up to 6.5<br \/>\n<b>Practice Area:<\/b> Alternative Dispute Resolution<br \/>\n<b>Training Category:<\/b> Advanced\n\t<p><strong>LIFTED Accreditation<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/nuslawacademy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/01\/LIFTED-AA_Colour-WhiteBG-RGB-300x113.png\" alt=\"LIFTED-AA_Colour-WhiteBG-RGB\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"113\" width=\"300\" title=\"LIFTED-AA_Colour-WhiteBG-RGB\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<p>This event is a LIFTED accredited activity for the following competencies: (i) Advocacy (Intermediate), (ii) Advocacy (Advanced), (iii)\u00a0Dispute Resolution Strategy (Intermediate) &amp; (iv) Dispute Resolution Strategy (Advanced). More information available at: <a href=\"http:\/\/sal.org.sg\/learn\/lifted\">sal.org.sg\/learn\/lifted<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tCourse Fees\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<nav>\n\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-index=\"0\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" tabindex=\"-1\">Course Fees\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" tabindex=\"-1\">SkillsFuture Credit\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" tabindex=\"-1\">Terms &#038; Conditions\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCourse Fees\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t<table width=\"455\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"305\"><b>Fee Categories<\/b><\/td>\n<td width=\"150\"><b>Course Fees*\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"305\">\n<p><strong>Exclusive Launch Fee (10% off SGD2,700)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"150\">SGD 2,648.70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"305\"><strong>Full Course Fee (SGD2,700)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"150\">SGD 2,943.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>* inclusive of 9% GST<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sage Mediation Alumni<\/strong><br \/>For a limited number of seats, discounted rates are available for those who have completed Mediation Advocacy Workshops with Sage Mediation. Activation of this rate is subject to class confirmation when minimum enrolment is met. To enquire, please contact <a href=\"nuslawacademy@nus.edu.sg\">nuslawacademy@nus.edu.sg<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSkillsFuture Credit\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n<p>This course is eligible for SkillsFuture Credit claim. All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit from the government to offset part of the course fee for this programme. Applicants who wish to use the SkillsFuture Credit may refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg\/content\/portal\/en\/career-resources\/career-resources\/education-career-personal-development\/SkillsFuture_Credit.html?_gl=1*29fyd1*_gcl_au*MTg0MzcyNjY4MC4xNzUyNTQ4MDY3\">here<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n<p>Course ID : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg\/content\/portal\/en\/training-exchange\/course-directory\/course-detail.html?courseReferenceNumber=TGS-2025059204\">TGS-2025059204<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Please note that this course is\u00a0not\u00a0eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) claim.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTerms &#038; Conditions\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>These Terms and Conditions govern applications, offers, registrations, payments, and participation in our short courses. By applying or registering for a course, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.<\/p>\n<p><b>1.\u00a0 \u00a0Applications and Course Places<\/b><\/p>\n<p>1.1\u00a0 Submission of an application does not guarantee admission to any course.<br \/>1.2\u00a0 We do not reserve seats for applicants.<br \/>1.3\u00a0 Seats are secured only when:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">we issue an offer of admission or enrolment; and<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">full payment is received within the stipulated payment deadline stated in the offer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>1.4\u00a0 Seats are limited and are allocated on a first-paid, first-confirmed basis.<br \/>1.5\u00a0 If a course is fully subscribed, applicants may be placed on a waitlist at our discretion. Placement on a waitlist does not guarantee a course place.<\/p>\n<p><b>2.\u00a0 \u00a0Offers and Payment Deadlines<\/b><\/p>\n<p>2.1\u00a0 Any offer issued by us is valid only until the payment deadline stated in the offer.<br \/>2.2\u00a0 If full payment is not received by the stated deadline, the offer will automatically lapse without further notice.<br \/>2.3\u00a0 We reserve the right to release any unpaid place to another applicant once the payment deadline has passed.<br \/>2.4\u00a0 We are not obliged to honour late payments or reinstate expired offers.<\/p>\n<p><b>3.\u00a0 \u00a0Fees and Payment<\/b><\/p>\n<p>3.1\u00a0 Course fees are as published on our website or as otherwise communicated in writing.<br \/>3.2\u00a0 All fees must be paid in full by the stipulated deadline unless otherwise agreed by us in writing.<br \/>3.3\u00a0 Any bank charges, transaction fees, currency conversion charges, or similar costs are the responsibility of the applicant or participant.<br \/>3.4\u00a0 Registration is not complete until payment has been successfully received and processed.<br \/>3.5\u00a0 Accepted payment methods include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Credit Card<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">PayNow<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Bank Transfer<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Corporate Sponsorship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>4.\u00a0 \u00a0Confirmation of Enrolment<\/b><\/p>\n<p>4.1\u00a0 Course run confirmation is subject to minimum enrolment requirements.<br \/>4.2\u00a0 Course run is confirmed only when we issue written confirmation of the participant&#8217;s place in the course.<br \/>4.3\u00a0 An acknowledgement of application, invoice, or payment receipt does not by itself constitute confirmation of enrolment unless expressly stated by us.<\/p>\n<p><b>5.\u00a0 \u00a0Participant Eligibility and Responsibility<\/b><\/p>\n<p>5.1\u00a0 Before accepting an offer and making payment, applicants are responsible for ensuring that they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"4\">meet any stated entry requirements or prerequisites;\u00a0<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"4\">are comfortable with the course language and level;\u00a0<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"4\">can to attend the course on the scheduled dates and times; and\u00a0<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"4\">have the required equipment, software, internet connectivity or technical set-up for online courses, if applicable.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>5.2\u00a0 We reserve the right to reject an application or refuse enrolment where an applicant does not meet course requirements or where the course is unsuitable for the applicant.<\/p>\n<p><b>6.\u00a0 \u00a0Course Changes<\/b><\/p>\n<p>6.1\u00a0 We reserve the right to make reasonable changes to a course where necessary, including changes to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">course schedule;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">course venue;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">trainer or facilitator;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">delivery mode, including changing from in-person to online or vice versa;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">course content or structure, provided the overall learning objectives are substantially maintained.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>6.2\u00a0 We will make reasonable efforts to inform participants of any material changes as soon as practicable.<\/p>\n<p><b>7.\u00a0 \u00a0Course Postponement or Cancellation<\/b><\/p>\n<p>7.1\u00a0 We reserve the right to postpone or cancel a course for reasons including but not limited to insufficient enrolment, trainer unavailability, venue issues, safety concerns, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.<br \/>7.2\u00a0 Where a course is postponed or cancelled by us, we may offer, at our discretion:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">a transfer to another run of the same course;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">a credit for future course use; or<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">a refund of the course fee paid for the affected course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>7.3\u00a0 Unless required by law, our liability for a postponed or cancelled course shall be limited to the course fee paid to us for that course.<\/p>\n<p><b>8.\u00a0 \u00a0Refunds, Withdrawals, and Transfers<\/b><\/p>\n<p>8.1\u00a0 Any withdrawal, refund, or transfer request must be made in writing.<br \/>8.2\u00a0 Refunds and transfers are subject to the refund and transfer policy stated on our website or otherwise communicated in writing at the time of registration<br \/>8.3\u00a0 Unless otherwise stated in our refund policy or required by law:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"3\">no refund will be made for non-attendance and missed sessions;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"3\">no refund will be made after payment has been made; and<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"3\">transfer requests are subject to availability and our approval.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>9.\u00a0 \u00a0Substitutions<\/b><\/p>\n<p>9.1\u00a0 For corporate or group registrations, substitution of a participant may be permitted before the course starts, subject to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">written notice being given to us at least 3 working days in advance;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">the substitute meeting all course requirements;\u00a0<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">our approval; and<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">substitute completing all registration before course starts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>9.2\u00a0 We reserve the right to refuse a substitution where the substitute does not meet the course requirements or where substitution is not reasonably practicable.<\/p>\n<p><b>10.\u00a0 \u00a0Attendance and Certification<\/b><\/p>\n<p>10.1\u00a0 Participants must comply with the attendance, participation, and assessment requirements of the course.<br \/>10.2\u00a0 Certificates of attendance, participation, or completion will only be issued where the participant has met the relevant requirements for the course.<br \/>10.3\u00a0 No certificate will be issued where a participant fails to satisfy the stated requirements.<\/p>\n<p><b>11.\u00a0 \u00a0Participant Conduct<\/b><\/p>\n<p>11.1\u00a0 Participants are expected to behave respectfully and professionally towards trainers, staff, and other participants.<br \/>11.2\u00a0 The <a href=\"https:\/\/studentconduct.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/NUS-Code-of-Student-Conduct.pdf\">Code of Learner Conduct<\/a>\u00a0is intended to guide learners&#8217; conduct by providing an overview of the behaviour generally expected of them as a member of the University community.<br \/>11.3\u00a0 We reserve the right to refuse admission to, or remove from a course, any participant whose behaviour is disruptive, abusive, unsafe, unlawful, or otherwise inappropriate.<br \/>11.4\u00a0 Unless required by law, no refund will be due where a participant is removed from a course due to misconduct.<\/p>\n<p><b>12.\u00a0 \u00a0Learning Materials and Intellectual Property<\/b><\/p>\n<p>12.1\u00a0 All course materials provided by us remain our property or the property of our licensors unless otherwise stated.<br \/>12.2\u00a0 Course materials are provided solely for the participant&#8217;s personal learning use or internal business use, as applicable, and must not be copied, reproduced, distributed, published, uploaded, recorded, sold, or shared without our prior written consent.<br \/>12.3\u00a0 Participants must not record any course session, whether by audio, video, screenshot, or other means, unless we have given prior written permission.<\/p>\n<p><b>13.\u00a0 \u00a0Online Courses and Technical Access<\/b><\/p>\n<p>13.1\u00a0 For online courses, participants are responsible for ensuring they have suitable internet access, compatible devices, software, and any other required technical capability.<br \/>13.2\u00a0 We are not responsible for a participant&#8217;s inability to attend or complete an online course due to the participant&#8217;s own technical issues, equipment failure, or internet connectivity problems. 13.3\u00a0 Technical difficulties experienced by participants do not constitute grounds for refund.<\/p>\n<p><b>14.\u00a0 \u00a0Personal Data<\/b><\/p>\n<p>14.1\u00a0 We may collect, use, store, and process personal data for purposes including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">processing applications and registrations;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">communicating with applicants and participants;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">administering courses;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">processing payments;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">issuing certificates; and<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">complying with legal or regulatory requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>14.2\u00a0 Our handling of personal data is in accordance with the requirements of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). 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