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All About Arbitration

Course
20 Lessons

Gain a clear and practical understanding of arbitration in just one hour. All About Arbitration is an on demand CPD course covering everything from the basics to the Arbitration Act 2025, with real-world examples to bring it to life. Learn at your own pace, boost your knowledge, and earn your CPD certificate.

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Introduction

Welcome to All About Arbitration. This opening section will set the scene for the course. You’ll find a short video that explains what to expect, how the modules are structured, and how to get the most from your learning.

Module 1: Welcome to All About Arbitration

Module 2: Why Choose Arbitration?

In this module, we explore why parties choose arbitration instead of going to court. You’ll learn about its advantages - privacy, flexibility, choice of arbitrator, and international enforceability - as well as the limits, including cost and restricted appeal rights. With real examples, you’ll see why arbitration is often the preferred option for resolving disputes.

Module 2: Unlocking the Power of Arbitration, Privacy, Flexibility, and Global Enforceability

Module 2 Quiz

Module 3: The Legal Framework

This module explains the legal backbone of arbitration in the UK and internationally. You’ll learn about the Arbitration Act 2025, the New York Convention, the UNCITRAL Model Law, and the importance of the “seat” of arbitration.

Module 3: Navigating the UK's Evolving Arbitration Landscape, Key Reforms and Global Impact

Module 3 Quiz

Module 4: The Arbitration Agreement

This module looks at the gateway to arbitration: the arbitration agreement. You’ll see what makes these clauses valid, the difference between strong and weak drafting, and why clarity is essential.

Module 4: Mastering Arbitration Clauses, The Key to Smooth Dispute Resolution

Module 4 Quiz

Module 5: The Arbitrator

This module focuses on the role of the arbitrator or tribunal. You’ll learn how they are chosen, what duties they owe to the parties, and the qualities that make an effective arbitrator.

Module 5: The Role of Arbitrators, Navigating Disputes with Fairness and Expertise

Module 5 Quiz

Module 6: Managing the Case

This module explores how arbitration cases are managed in practice - from claims and defences to evidence, hearings, and efficiency tools.

Module 6: Mastering Arbitration, Balancing Fairness and Efficiency

Module 6 Quiz

Module 7: The Award

This module explains the end point of arbitration: the award. You’ll learn what an arbitral award is, the types of awards, and how they are enforced in the UK and internationally.

Module 7: The Power of Arbitration Awards, Enforceable Decisions Beyond the Courtroom

Module 7 Quiz

Module 8: Challenging and Appealing Awards

This module looks at what happens when a party is unhappy with an award. You’ll learn about the principle of finality, the limited grounds for challenge under the Arbitration Act 2025, and why most awards remain final and binding.

Module 8: Navigating Arbitration Challenges, Understanding the 2025 Act

Module 8 Quiz

Module 9: Specialised Arbitration

This module explores how arbitration adapts to different contexts. You’ll see how consumer, commercial, construction, and investor–state disputes are all handled through specialised arbitration processes.

Module 9: Exploring the Diverse World of Arbitration, From Consumer Disputes to International Cases

Module 9 Quiz

Module 10: The Future of Arbitration

This module looks ahead at how arbitration is evolving. You’ll explore trends such as expedited procedures, online dispute resolution, technology, diversity, and accessibility.

Module 10: The Future of Arbitration, Embracing Change and Innovation

Module 10 Quiz

Module 11: Wrap-Up: Thank You and Next Steps

A short conclusion to the course. We thank you for completing All About Arbitration and explain what happens next with your CPD certificate, feedback, and reviews.

Module 11: Wrapping up the course