The Commercial Arbitration Center of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry joins in promoting the Postgraduate Program in International Arbitration, International Mediation and Online Dispute Resolution (ODR). This course is developed in partnership with ICFML – the Certification and Training Institute for Lusophone Mediators, with the institutional support of APA – the Portuguese Arbitration Association, and is scheduled to begin on January 19, 2026.
This Postgraduate Program, the first of its kind in Portugal, stands out for bringing together academic excellence, advanced practice and technological innovation, addressing the current demands of arbitration, mediation and dispute resolution in digital environments.
Relevance for the Arbitration Community
- Integrated training in international arbitration, international mediation and Online Dispute Resolution, aligned with the current challenges of dispute resolution.
- Includes an intensive Mediation Bootcamp (January 19–24) with access to the ICFML International Certification – Level 1, recognized nationally and internationally, adding immediate value to professional development.
- Emphasis on technological innovation, with course units dedicated to technology applied to online dispute resolution.
- Features a highly qualified faculty, composed of national and international experts with direct experience in arbitration, mediation and ODR, ensuring rigorous training aligned with market realities.
- Addresses the current needs of lawyers, legal professionals, mediators and public and private institutions, strengthening key skills for working with appropriate dispute resolution methods.
Structure and Duration
- The program awards 60 ECTS, is delivered fully online, and is spread over two semesters.
- Classes take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 9:00/10:00 pm, and include around six Saturdays per semester.
- The course begins with an intensive week (ICFML Bootcamp), scheduled for January 19–24, 2026.
- The application deadline is January 5, 2026.
For more information about the program and registration, please visit the webpage of the Postgraduate Program in International Arbitration, International Mediation and Online Dispute Resolution (ODR).
