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International Professional Mediator Accreditation Assessment

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 11/2022)

Month Assessment date Location Application Deadline
December 29 & 30 Dec 2022 Hong Kong 17 Dec 2022
January 26 & 27 Jan 2023 Hong Kong 14 Jan 2023
February 23 & 24 Feb 2023 Hong Kong 11 Feb 2023
March 30 & 31 Mar 2023 Hong Kong 18 Mar 2023
April 27 & 28 Apr 2023 Hong Kong 15 Apr 2023
May 25 & 26 May 2023 Hong Kong 11 May 2023
June 29 & 30 Jun 2023 Hong Kong 17 Jun 2023
July 27 & 28 Jul 2023 Hong Kong 15 Jul 2023
August 24 & 25 Aug 2023 Hong Kong 12 Aug 2023
September 28 & 29 Sep 2023 Hong Kong 16 Sep 2023
October 26 & 27 Oct 2023 Hong Kong 14 Oct 2023
November 23 & 24 Nov 2023 Hong Kong 11 Nov 2023
December 28 & 29 Dec 2023 Hong Kong 16 Dec 2023

Assessment Location

  • Hong Kong ~
    • International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Institute
      (5/F, West Wing Justice Place, 11 Ice House Street, Central, Hong Kong)
  • 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.