Become an Arbitrator or a Mediator
Pursuant to Section 5 of the NCIA Act 2013, the Centre is mandated to provide Training and Accreditation Programs for Mediators and Arbitrators and to educate the Public on Arbitration aswell as other Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms. In execution of this mandate, NCIA is now offering Accredited Training Programs for both Mediation and Arbitration geared towards the promotion of ADR as a dispute resolution process of choice for members of the Public and build capacity for upcoming ADR Practitioners.
| Training Program | Date | Venue | Duration | Investment (VAT Inclusive)-Kes |
| Introduction to Mediation | Continuous | Virtual | 1 day | 15,000 |
| Introduction to Arbitration | Continuous | Virtual | 1 day | 15,000 |
| Introduction to ADR Vs. Litigation | Continuous | Virtual | 1 day | 15,000 |
| Module 1 Arbitration (Law of Obligations) Training | 28th July – 1st August 2025 | Naivasha | 5 days | 85,500 |
| Module 1 Mediation (40 Hour Certified Professional Mediation) Training | 25th – 29th August 2025 | Nyeri | 5 days | 85,500 |
| 10th-14th November 2025 | Kisumu | 5 days | 85,500 | |
| 4th – 8th May 2026 | Mombasa | 5 Days | 85,500 | |
| Module 2 Arbitration (Law, practice & Procedure) Training | 23rd – 26th September 2025 | Eldoret | 3 days | 55,500 |
| Virtual | 3 Sessions | 35,000 | ||
| Module 2 Mediation (Law of Obligations) Training | 27th-31st October 2025 | Thika | 5 days | 85,500 |
| Module 3 Mediation (Theory & Practice) Training | 23rd – 25th February 2026 | Hybrid | 3 Days | 46,250 |
| Module 3 Arbitration (Decision Making and Award Writing) Training | 17th – 19th March 2026 | Machakos | 3 Days | 55,500 |
| Hybrid | 3 Sessions | 46,250 | ||
| Lawyering Skills in ADR | 8th – 10th April 2026 | Nairobi | 3 days | 55,500 |
| Virtual | 3 Sessions | 35,000 | ||
| International Commercial & Investments Arbitration Training | 2nd – 5th June 2026 | Nairobi | 4 days | 80,000 |
* 1 Virtual Class attendance for a duration of 4 hours per month. Classes begin from 9am to 1pm with scheduled breaks.
** Venue to be confirmed.
Please take note that the cost indicated is inclusive of Value Added Tax.
For registration contact us on email at training@ncia.or.ke. or Call + 254 771 293 055.