Why become a Fellow ?

Gaining the designation 'Prime Dispute Fellow (FPD)' demonstrates your individual professional achievements and is an international measure of excellence. It is a mark of distinction; you join a group of professionals who stand out in the eyes of their peers, of business and of the public.

This qualification is ideal if you are a senior leader in conflict/dispute avoidance, resolution and/or management. It is an internationally recognised qualification that will enhance your own personal and professional development.

You will have access to all of Prime Dispute's Fellow Benefits and be eligible to use your membership designation FPD. Fellowship is for those who are leaders within our profession.  

What qualifications and experience are needed ?
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To qualify to become a Fellow you will need to either:

• Pass Modules 2&3 of Prime Dispute's training courses; or
• Complete a recognised equivalent course; or
• Demonstrate senior level of experience, knowledge, skills and/or qualifications within conflict/dispute avoidance, resolution and/or management.

How much does it cost ?

We do not charge an admission fee, however a Biennial fee will be required. ​

​What are the benefits of membership ?​

Fellowship is available for professionals within the conflict/dispute avoidance, resolution and/or management profession who can demonstrate significant senior experience, knowledge, skills and have the requite qualifications. 

When you’re a Fellow you can use your Prime Dispute designation after your name – a sign that you are a senior fellow of our profession globally. Our membership will support and help provide international presence and the recognition that you deserve for the success of helping industry in avoiding, resolving and managing disputes. 

Prime Dispute membership is your key to professional opportunities throughout the world and the likely fact that you will meet other like minded individuals.

Prime Dispute keeps you at the leading edge of the profession with a range of benefits and services which include:

• Your 'FPD' (Fellow Prime Dispute) designation will provide you with a global identity. Industry, peers and clients will be able to recognise that you are truly active within our profession*;
• Our clear vision & mission will support and create your global identify as a FPD member;
• Exclusive invitation to Prime Dispute's dispute avoidance, resolution and management panels and gaining 'Certified Educator' status;
• Free e-Industry Monthly Online newsletters;
• Industry feeds relating to dispute avoidance, resolution and management;
• Insight into the relevant external events to attend;
• Supporting your career with thought leadership pieces;
• Connecting you with peers, to network, share ideas and gain valuable insights through our creative social media platforms;​​
• e-Industry Newsletter - Fellows receive 12 editions of Prime Dispute's global e-Industry newsletter each year. The digital version is free to read and previous additions are available 24/7;
• Our member focussed social media platforms - Not only do we provide members the opportunity to engage and network with each other online through our members' only LinkedIn group, we also keep members up-to-date through our Twitter feeds.  Visit our social media for our members for more information;
• Access to our dispute mechanisms support section - We provide members with the key dispute avoidance/resolution mechanisms, so that they can share these with individual clients and promote the benefits. 
• Prime Dispute looks after its FPD members, 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year by email or social media. ​

If you are interested in gaining 'FPD' membership, please email us or complete the enquiry form on this page. 

*Please view the membership requirements