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Professional Arbitration Programme (PAP)

A practitioner-focused route into arbitration and dispute resolution.

Build Practical Confidence in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution.
The Professional Arbitration Programme is designed for legal practitioners, law students and professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of arbitration as a practical, professional and commercially relevant dispute resolution pathway. Offered by BAC in collaboration with The Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators (MIArb), this programme gives learners a focused introduction to arbitration law, procedure and practice.

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Programme Details

  • Brickfields Asia College & The Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators (MIArb)

    Awarded by

  • 6 Weekends

    Duration

  • BAC Flagship Campus

    Location

  • Online via Zoom + Face-to-face Exam

    Study Mode

  • Twice a year

    Intakes

  • RM5,000

    Course Fee

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Future Careers

Turn arbitration knowledge into professional dispute resolution confidence.

Roles in Focus

  • Arbitration Practitioner / Arbitration Support Professional

  • Legal Practitioner with Dispute Resolution Focus

  • Corporate or Commercial Legal Executive

  • Contract Management Professional

  • Dispute Resolution Consultant

  • Construction, Infrastructure or Project Claims Executive

  • Compliance, Risk or Regulatory Professional

  • Mediator / Alternative Dispute Resolution Professional

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Why This Programme Matters

The Reality

Professionals need structured ways to manage disputes beyond traditional litigation.

The Education

Introduction to Arbitration, Malaysian Arbitration Laws, Arbitration Agreements, Applicable Laws, Tribunal Appointment, Jurisdiction, Proceedings and Awards.

The Arbitration Advantage

A professional programme built around arbitration practice, commercial relevance and dispute resolution awareness.

Graduate Ready

Participants complete the programme with stronger arbitration knowledge, clearer procedural understanding and practical awareness of how arbitration supports dispute resolution in legal, business and commercial environments.

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Course Modules

  • Introduction to Arbitration
  • Malaysian Arbitration Laws
  • Arbitration Agreement
  • Applicable Laws in Arbitration
  • Appointment of the Tribunal
  • Jurisdiction and Powers
  • Arbitral Proceedings Parts 1 and 2
  • Awards Challenge / Enforcement of Awards
  • Arbitration in Motion
  • Review of Syllabus & Past Year Question Review
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The Professional Arbitration Experience

Built around focused weekend learning, online Zoom delivery and a face-to-face examination.

How Participants Learn

  • Start with arbitration foundations

  • understand Malaysian arbitration law

  • follow arbitral procedures

  • prepare for assessment and apply learning to professional contexts

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Course Structure & Modules

Course Modules - Introduction to Arbitration, Malaysian Arbitration Laws, Arbitration Agreement, Applicable Laws in Arbitration, Appointment of the Tribunal, Jurisdiction and Powers, Arbitral Proceedings Parts 1 and 2, Awards Challenge / Enforcement of Awards, Arbitration in Motion, Review of Syllabus & Past Year Question Review.

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Career Outcomes

Roles in Focus

Progression Pathways Arbitration-related professional work, dispute resolution support, legal practice, commercial advisory roles or further professional development.

  • Arbitration Practitioner
  • Legal Practitioner
  • Corporate or Commercial Legal Executive
  • Contract Management Professional and Dispute Resolution Consultant
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Student Experience

Join a professional learning pathway supported by BAC, MIArb collaboration, weekend delivery, online learning, practical arbitration modules and advisor support.

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Who Should Attend & Entry Direction

Suitable for legal practitioners, law students and professionals in arbitration and dispute resolution. Interested participants should contact HRD Academy for suitability and registration guidance.

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Fees & Financing

Programme Fees

  • Course feeRM5,000

Course Fee RM5,000. Awarded by Brickfields Asia College & MIArb. Duration 6 weekends. Location BAC Flagship Campus. Study mode online via Zoom with face-to-face exam. Intakes twice a year.