Module 1 - Introduction to Conflict Avoidance & Resolution (CAR)
The Introduction to CAR describes the strategies behind conflict avoidance and resolution processes, how to manage conflicts, and how careful strategic planning supports and maintains long term sustainable relationships.
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Module 2 - Diploma in Conflict Avoidance & Resolution (CAR)
This Diploma in Conflict Avoidance & Resolution is for candidates who are seeking to become a practitioner or represent parties in conflict avoidance/resolution and support industry in resolving disputes as an alternative to litigation.​
Module 3 - Conflict Avoidance & Resolution (CAR) - Panels (Optional)
​ This Module is aimed and available to candidates after they have successfully completed 'Module 2: Diploma in Conflict Avoidance & Resolution' or have been invited to join 'Prime Dispute's CAR Panels'. This course is for candidates who are
seeking to gain FPD (Fellow Prime Dispute) membership designation.
1) What is Prime Dispute's Conflict Avoidance and Resolution (CAR) Training?

Conflict is a serious disagreement or argument, often one that is long-drawn out and has issues that run so deep that they can appear to be non-negotiable. The possibility of resolving such issues can seem to be remote as a result of the apparent clash between the parties’ interests, ideas, principles, visions or values that can raise issues relating to security, authority, power, democracy and more. This course focuses on the behaviours that can lead to conflicts and the skills that 'CAR' specialist members have to advise industry sectors on how to avoid and resolve conflicts from a strategic viewpoint.

Why are we focusing on 'conflict'? The key to identifying the difference between conflict and dispute is to think of conflict as representing a broad, wide circle of issues within which a number of disputes may arise. Conflicts, unlike disputes, cannot be easily resolved and the possibility of resolving them can seem very remote without a clear strategy. In contrast, a dispute can be resolved through judicial or dispute resolution mechanisms
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2) Why choose Prime Dispute's Conflict Avoidance and Resolution (CAR) Training?

Prime Dispute CAR programmes understand the benefits of conflict avoidance and resolution and the strategies that are needed when litigation or dispute resolution mechanisms are not able to deal with the issues or manage the conflict. Prime Dispute provides a CAR programmes that delivers on the core values required by candidates who need an understanding of strategic thinking and an understanding of conflicts. They provide the skills required to think carefully and concisely to properly plan the strategy that will support the industry/parties in avoiding, resolving and moving forward.

The CAR courses are designed in association with expert practitioners as well as a specialist team of executives who have worked within industry and the conflict avoidance and resolution environment.

The training prepares candidates to understand and manage conflict avoidance and resolution strategies. Studying with Prime Dispute means we continue to provide on-going support to candidates following successful completion of the courses as well as providing a forum of global connections who have the same mission and vision as
Prime Dispute.

3) English Language Standards for CAR Training Courses

We welcome applications from international candidates for our CAR programmes.

Prime Dispute's CAR is delivered in English and this includes all associated services relating to our courses. Candidates should, therefore, meet minimum language standards. Candidates should have achieved a standard that is, as a minimum, equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 or a score of 94-101 in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) system. Prime Dispute will not require any evidence of this prior to enrolment to the course. However, it is emphasised that candidates who do not have this standard of English are likely to be at a disadvantaged throughout the process.
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4) What are the key features of our CAR training courses?

Prime Dispute's courses are taught by experienced practitioners and many of our senior fellows have industry specific, strategic, policy, conflict avoidance and resolution experience. This helps to ensure that the course is constantly refreshed with the latest industry thinking, ethics, rules, procedures and good practice, and provides you with the opportunity to associate with people who can provide hands-on
experience and insight into their specialist area of conflict avoidance and resolution.

The CAR courses will enable you to support the challenges faced by Industry by acquiring advanced knowledge, in a range of key business areas. The course is designed to help you broaden your knowledge and significantly enhance your career in conflict avoidance and resolution.​

(a) Expert teaching - Prime Dispute's course delivery, includes Educators who have global experience, knowledge and practical skills within the conflict avoidance and resolution world.

(b) Global Flexibility - As our members are global we have the ability to deliver courses outside the UK. For further information please email:[email protected]

(c) Excellent resources - Prime Dispute provides a supportive learning environment with online policies, procedures and access to a wide range of updates within the conflict avoidance and resolution world within the e-Industry newsletter.

5) Links with Business and Industry 

Our links with the professional world are facilitated through our membership, many of whom work within industry avoiding/resolving conflicts on a commercial basis. These links further serve to ensure that the course's teaching remains at the forefront of current developments and thinking in the use of CAR.

6) Learning Support

Prime Dispute's supportive membership helps you achieve your academic and career goals in becoming an active CAR Practitioner. Once you have completed your training and received your membership designation, further practical experience and mentoring is recommended for those seeking to practise as a CAR Practitioner. Our social media will also keep you ahead of what is happening in the world of CAR.

7) Who Teaches this Course

Prime Dispute is an internationally recognised membership organisation which is leading the promotion of CAR. All our Educators are fully accredited and experienced and are recognised in the CAR fraternity. Many have worked at senior levels within conflict avoidance/resolution businesses; They can teach you how to turn theory into practice with the use of case studies and exemplars.

As we are a key supporter of 'Women in Industry' in certain cases if you prefer to have your training delivered by our female CAR practitoners in-house please contact us.