Thursday, 26 March & Friday, 27 March 2026 | 9am – 6pm AEDT | Online
Learn about expert determination, mastering the entire process from appointment to publication.
This course is designed for individuals seeking a deeper understanding of expert determination, including those considering becoming expert determiners and those already practicing who wish to refine their skills.
This course has been developed in-house by leading experts from the Resolution Institute Expert Determination Subcommittee and contributing expert members.
This course aims to:
- Advance the knowledge and understanding of the practice of expert determination in the dispute resolution and wider community.
- Provide participants with a practical understanding of the process and legal requirements for the conduct of the expert determination.
- Assess participants on the practice of expert determination and the writing of a reasoned determination.
- Provide a pathway for Resolution Institute members to be listed on Resolution Institute’s Register of Practicing Expert Determiners.
Embark on a fulfilling journey in dispute resolution by becoming an expert determiner. Register today!
| Day 1 Agenda - Thursday, 26 March 2026 |
| Registration and connection |
| Introduction to Expert Determination and overview of training and Resolution Institute Accreditation |
| Contract Law |
| Break |
| Dealing with Evidence in the Expert Determination process |
| Lunch |
| Natural Justice and Procedural Fairness |
| Current Law of Expert Determination: Distinguishing Between Expert Determination and Arbitration |
| Break |
| Current Law of Expert Determination: Interpretation of Dispute Resolution clauses |
| End of Day Quiz |
| Day 2 Agenda - Friday, 27 March 2026 |
| Registration and connection |
| Expert Determination Process and Practice (Part A) |
| Break |
| Expert Determination Process and Practice (Part B) |
| Decision Writing |
| Lunch |
| Decision Writing Assignment |
| Break |
| Case Studies |
Course Wrap Up
End of Day Quiz |
For information on how to become an accredited expert determiner, please visit our page on expert determination HERE.
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The Hon Margaret Beazley AC KC Expert Determination Scholarship
This scholarship is open to all Resolution Institute female members, for those wishing to either develop an alternative career path or be included on the Resolution Institute Register of Practising Expert Determiners. Only citizens of Australia or permanent residents may apply.
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Upon completion of the course, you will receive 20% off your membership for your first year which will gain you exclusive access to a range of our membership benefits. For more information about membership benefits, click here.
Please note: The event will proceed only if a minimum of 15 participants is reached. If this minimum is not met, the event may be cancelled.
Participants from the 2025 course who wish to resubmit their assessment are welcome to register for the 2026 course and complete the submission again. A nominal fee applies. For more information, please contact us directly.
Please view our terms and conditions here Read more
*** Resolution Institute reserves the right to make amendments to the course outline to ensure optimum delivery.