Graduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution

class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You need to satisfy all of the following entry requirements to be considered for entry into this degree. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have: successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) OR undertaken at least 3 years of work experience or professional practice in a related field. To have your professional experience considered you must submit with your application a CV and a personal statement detailing your experience. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this course. You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have: Successfully completed an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any discipline OR Undertaken at least 3 years of work experience or professional practice in a related field. To have your professional experience considered you must submit with your application a CV and a personal statement detailing your experience. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests: IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component. Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information . Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English Language Pathways (Academic English) Advanced at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP). Please submit your applications by 27 November 2026. The program's availability is dependent on the number of applications received by this deadline. You will receive further communication around mid-December 2026. Additional information Expand all sections Inherent requirements Non-academic abilities you'll need to complete this course The following information outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional experience placement and on-campus learning activities. The non-academic abilities listed are provided for your information only and are not entry requirements. By understanding the types of activities you'll participate in, you can: understand more about the course determine if you may need support during your studies make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you. Adjustments If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there is a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Services (ELS) team to discuss any adjustments you may require. To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with ELS. If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your course so that you can participate fully in your studies. The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in academic and professional experience placement settings. View inherent requirements <div

class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career The demand for accredited mediators in organisations across Australia has increased, especially as new areas of mediation have developed. The Graduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution has a strong vocational focus, equipping you with the specialist skills and knowledge to work as a nationally accredited mediator You'll be prepared for roles as a conciliator or mediator in various sectors, including industrial relations, human resource management, and project management. Expand all sections Professional recognition and accreditation While this graduate certificate is not accredited by any external industry or professional body, successful completion of the subject The Practice of Mediation meets the requirements and standards of the Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards for accreditation as a mediator. This graduate certificate aligns with RMIT’s new mediation training centre: the International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Institute–RMIT (IDRRMI-RMIT). The centre is a joint establishment between RMIT and IDRRMI Hong Kong, providing mediation training and student sponsorships and internships. <div