IDRRMI regularly holds International Professional Mediator Accreditation Assessments. Assessed by veteran mediators, candidates have to achieve satisfactory performance in two simulated mediation cases in order to obtain the qualification of "International Accredited Professional Mediator”.
Notes to Applicants
Students who have completed the International Professional Mediator Training Certificate Course and attained relevant requirements are eligible to apply for the International Professional Mediator Accreditation Assessment held by IDRRMI. This assessment aims to evaluate whether the candidate has reached the professional standard of a mediator. Candidates are required to pass 2 assessments in the format of the simulated mediation cases, including drafting the Mediated Settlement Agreement.
Each assessment lasts for 2 hours and the time allocation is as follows:
| Assessment | Time allowed |
| Reading and Preparation | 15 mins |
| Simulated Mediation Session | 1 hr 30 mins |
| Drafting the Mediated Settlement Agreement | 15 mins |
Eligibility
Applicants must fulfill one of the following requirements:
- Completed the International Professional Mediator Training Certificate Course organized or co-organized by Academy of International Dispute Resolution & Professional Negotiation (AIDRN), obtained the relevant certificate within 3 years upon the completion of the Course; or
- Completed the mediator training courses organized by other organizations and accredited by IDRRMI, obtained the relevant certificate within 3 years upon the completion of the Course; or
- Completed the 40-hour General Mediator Training Course of Hong Kong Mediation Centre and the Conversion Course for International Accredited Professional Mediator organized by AIDRN and obtained the Certificate of Completion within the past 3 years
Latest Assessment Date (Update in 11/2024)
| Month | Assessment date | Location | Application Deadline | ||
| December | 19 & 20 Dec 2024 | Hong Kong | 6 Dec 2024 | ||
| January | 23 & 24 Jan 2025 | Hong Kong | 10 Jan 2025 | ||
| February | 27 & 28 Feb 2025 | Hong Kong | 14 Feb 2025 | ||
| March | 27 & 28 Mar 2025 | Hong Kong | 14 Mar 2025 | ||
| April | 24 & 25 Apr 2025 | Hong Kong | 11 Apr 2025 | ||
| May | 29 & 30 May 2025 | Hong Kong | 15 May 2025 | ||
| June | 26 & 27 Jun 2025 | Hong Kong | 13 Jun 2025 | ||
| July | 24 & 25 Jul 2025 | Hong Kong | 11 Jul 2025 | ||
| August | 28 & 29 Aug 2025 | Hong Kong | 15 Aug 2025 | ||
| September | 25 & 26 Sep 2025 | Hong Kong | 12 Sep 2025 | ||
| October | 30 & 31 Oct 2025 | Hong Kong | 17 Oct 2025 | ||
| November | 27 & 28 Nov 2025 | Hong Kong | 14 Nov 2025 | ||
| December | 18 & 19 Dec 2025 | Hong Kong | 5 Dec 2025 | ||
Assessment Location
- Hong Kong ~
- International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Institute
(5/F, West Wing Justice Place, 11 Ice House Street, Central, Hong Kong)
- International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Institute
- Mainland China
- Overseas - In local / Online
Fee Schedule
| Graduates from International Professional Mediator Training Certificate Course co-organized / organized by AIDRN | Graduates from International Professional Mediator Training Course organized by other associations and approved by IDRRMI | ||
| HKD | HKD | ||
| First attempter (for 2 simulated cases, including the Mediated Settlement Agreement) | $10,500 | $12,800 | |
| Repeater (for each simulated case) | $5,250 | $6,400 | |
| Repeater (for each Mediated Settlement Agreement) | $1,000 | $1,000 | |
| Application for appeal | Each simulated case | $4,660 | $5,250 |
| Written part (The Mediated Settlement Agreement) | $900 | $900 | |
For applicant in Hong Kong or Overseas
For applicant in Macau or Mainland China
Preparation for the assessment
Candidates are encouraged to make sufficient preparation before taking the International Professional Mediator Accreditation Assessment. To support candidates to achieve better preparation, the AIDRN is hosting the "Preparatory Workshop for Professional Mediator Accreditation Assessment". This preparation course targets candidates who are interested in applying for the qualification assessment of International Professional Mediators organized by the International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Institute (IDRRMI). Please visit the course info for more details.