​If you work, study, or have a professional interest in conflict/dispute avoidance/resolution you're already a member of an incredible community. Now you can make that membership official. 

Prime Dispute membership designations demonstrates your commitment to business and ethical standards, and our members are recognised globally as being the very best within their industry sectors. 

Membership gives you access to a whole host of benefits and global values, guidance and support, including connections to others within the profession.

Prime Dispute's membership designations include requirements and costs. Choose one of the options below to find out more about Membership and how to gain your designation.
WHAT DOES PRIME DISPUTE DO?
We offer professional dispute avoidance and resolution services to individuals and organisations around the world, using innovative solutions for commercial disputes facing industry.
Trainee Membership 
Trainee membership is ideal for individuals who have an interest in conflict/dispute avoidance and resolution, anywhere in the world. Membership allows access to appropriate benefits to support the future growth and development of all trainees. Prime Dispute will support trainee members in working towards gaining; knowledge, skills and qualifications within the dispute avoidance/resolution industry. 
Advocate / (APD)

APD Requirements 

APD membership is available for individuals who fulfil all of the following :

Membership is available for professionals who can demonstrate basic; experience, knowledge, skills and/or qualifications within the conflict/dispute avoidance/resolution industry;
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Less than 5 years; experience, knowledge or skills within the conflict/dispute avoidance/resolution industry;

​Successful pass of Module 1 or an acceptable pass of an accredited course or development module on a subject relating to conflict/dispute avoidance/resolution (Arbitration, mediation, etc). ​
Free /Biennial**
Advocate (APD)
​Benefits
Member / (MPD)

MPD Requirements

MPD membership is available for individuals who fulfil all of the following :

Membership is available for professionals who can demonstrate appropriate; experience, knowledge,
skills and/or qualifications within the conflict/dispute avoidance/resolution industry;

Minimum of 5+ years; experience, knowledge or skills within the conflict/dispute avoidance/resolution industry;

Successful pass of Module 1 & 2 or an acceptable pass of an accredited course or development module on a subject relating to conflict/dispute avoidance/resolution (Arbitration, mediation, etc). ​


Fee / Biennial**​
Member (MPD)
​Benefits
Fellow / (FPD)

FPD Requirements 

FPD membership is available for individuals who fulfil all of the following:

Fellowship is available for professionals who can demonstrate significant  senior experience*, knowledge, skills and/or qualifications within the conflict/dispute avoidance/resolution industry;

Minimum of 5+ years senior; experience, knowledge or skills within the conflict/dispute avoidance/resolution industry;

Successful pass of both Modules 2 & 3 or an acceptable pass of an accredited course or development module on a subject relating to conflict/dispute avoidance/resolution (Arbitration, mediation, etc). 
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*Please note:  
Senior experience includes; advising, representing, to act as a conflict/dispute resolver or an academic/educators. 

After gaining Fellowship/
​What are the next steps?
(A priority pass to join our 'Panels'  & gain certification as an 'Educator' can be requested if you are accepted as an FPD member).  
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Panels /
A priority pass to join our 'Panels' will be provided; if you 'Act' as a conflict/dispute avoidance/resolution practitioner and meet all the requirements on our; 'Criteria for inclusion on Panels' (Joining the Panel is by invitation only).

Certified Educators /
FPD members' can request to gain certification as an Educator and will need to meet all the terms to be a Certified Educator. View the benefits of certification as a Prime Dispute Educator.
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Fee / Biennial**
Fellow (FPD)
​Benefits
MAKE A REQUEST TO GAIN MEMBERSHIP /
Click on one of the links below and complete the enquiry form.
Individual Exemption / 
​Individuals who wish to apply for membership or upgrade their account based on qualifications (that are not undertaken via Prime Dispute's Academy) can be considered for exemptions. Exemptions are offered in Construction Adjudication, Dispute Boards, Domestic Arbitration, Expert Witness, Early Neutral Evaluation, International Arbitration, Independent Expert, Mediation, Conflict Avoidance/Resolution and Dispute Avoidance/Resolution. Please email contact@primedipsute.com for further information. 
**Biennial - Membership fee and renewal occur every two years.