Total Course Fee: £2,650
No. of Modules: 3
Study that Fits your Working Life
Subscription Fee: Monthly Direct Debit Payment Plan: £429 upfront fee and £429 x 6 months (Starting from Month 1 to Month 6 inclusive).
Introduction
Overview of Professional Diploma in Expert Witness
This Professional Diploma in Expert Witness offered by the College of Contract Management is a leading qualification recognised globally as a gold-standard for professionals working within construction. Most importantly, with great construction projects and builds comes the possibility for damage claims, injury, delays or other issues that may lead to legal action being needed. Therefore, an Expert Witness is needed to provide evidence in order to help courts make an informed decision regarding the incident or claim.
Additionally, since these problems can cause harm to the construction company’s finances and their reputation, being an Expert Witness is an important position. In short, Expert Witnesses allow for the efficient functioning of the judicial practices used in Court, Arbitrations or Mediations, among other important jurisdictions.
Who Can Study an Expert Witness Course?
Firstly, the Professional Diploma in Expert Witness is a highly-praised award which will set you apart from other experts. For example, our course is suitable for those seeking to develop new skills or refresh and update old ones. Furthermore, it’s great for those already working in a construction law environment. The College of Contract Management offers this training through a flexible live online course with a specialist live online learning environment. Most importantly, you can study in your own time around your commitments. We also offer a flexible payment plan option to help spread the cost.
Expert Skills You’ll Learn
Focus and Confidence
Firstly, in order to become an Expert Witness, you must have a keen and critical focus. Often with Courtroom cases comes high-pressure situations which you will need to be prepared for. Everything you learn in the Professional Diploma in Expert Witness will provide you with both theoretical knowledge and a practical context in which to apply them. Moreover, key skills will be taught throughout the course to prepare you for life as an Expert Witness.
Expert Witness Report
An important task of an Expert Witness is writing ‘The Expert’s Report’, a key piece of evidence that will lay the foundations of your argument. Additionally, this course will assist you in effectively structuring a report and how to confidently present your case in the courtroom. Furthermore, you will be taught by industry professionals to understand the procedural rules, legal obligations and other important skills. Furthermore, this course will also give you the tools to address any conflicts you may receive in cross-examinations of your report. As a result of this, you’ll learn how to respond to these; an invaluable skill that many look for in an Expert Witness.
Your Expert Witness Pathway
The Professional Diploma in Expert Witness is a fundamental tool in demonstrating your competency to study detailed Expert Witness training. It shows that you have undergone assessments as well as demonstrating core skills as an expert. From here you can choose your final module on this course from a selection of three options, based on which career pathway you decide to pursue. You can choose from Construction & Engineering, Civil Expert and Medical Expert. In addition, more details of these individual choices can be found in the Course Content section.
After successful completion of the course, our graduates can apply for an online membership at the National Expert Witness Agency (NEWA) which is a well-respected professional directory that will look impressive on your CV.
Key Benefits
Industry Recognised Expert Witness Qualification
With our course, it puts you in a highly-favourable position as an Expert Witness. Likewise, by gaining practical and theoretical knowledge, you will also subsequently improve the ability and confidence to deliver an Expert Witness Report to a top standard. Also, you will gain invaluable and transferable skills throughout the course that can be used in a variety of disciplines.
A Flexible Course that Works Around You
By delivering this course online through live real-time lectures once every week, you won’t have to sacrifice your full-time job or other commitments by studying the traditional way. Furthermore, all lectures are recorded online should you ever miss one. This takes away the stress of fitting studying around your commitments and allows you to freely study at your leisure.
Technology Brings the Expert Witness Course Wherever You Are
Above all, the main advantage of our course being offered live online is that you can study with us wherever you are in the world. Whether you work full-time or reside overseas. Our UK based expert lecturers offer industry expertise and knowledge available at any time online with an internet connection. Moreover, f you are residing overseas and are considering our course, the British qualification you will receive will be an excellent addition to your CV.
Real University Lecturers – High Standard of Teaching
Ultimately, our lecturers from the UK are industry experts in Expert Witness training and will offer you the highest standard of teaching. During the live online lectures you will be able to ask questions through voice or text-chat, as well as talk with other students on the course. Consequently, you get the classroom atmosphere from the comfort of your own home.
Economically Favourable Courses
By providing online courses here at the College of Contract Management, it means that you also save money on transport since you don’t have to travel to a university or college to study. Therefore, you can learn all about becoming an Expert Witness from wherever you are in the world during your own time.
Vast Employment & Salary Opportunities
Most importantly, the course skills offered are so highly sought-after and refined, you will vastly improve your employment opportunities and thus increase your salary potential by earning our Professional Diploma. In addition, it will increase your confidence and ability in the workplace. Subsequently, it will also show your current employer your determination and work ethic.
Course Structure
Expert Witness Course Structure
Our course structure contains a total of three modules; all are core, compulsory modules and the final module contains three option choices based on the pathway you wish to take.
Module ExW 910con – Construction Law, Judicial System and Legal Procedure
- Roles and responsibilities of an expert witness, solicitor and the court
- Differences between statements of truth, statements of compliance and statements of conflict
- Understand the contractual entitlements under the contract and tort law with real case studies
- How to apply Civil Procedures Rules, and Protocols
- Understand recent changes in legislation, procedures and practices
Module ExW 920 – Expert Report Writing
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Requirement of an expert’s report and Report writing style to meet court compliant and can withstand cross examination
1.1 Understand the litigation process
1.2 Roles and duties of the expert witness and fees
1.3 Code of practice for expert witnesses
1.4 What expert needs to know
Identifying and addressing issues
Plan the structure and contents
Identifying strengths and weakness in facts
1.5 Clear and Concise presentation with an independent and impartial opinion and conclusion
1.6 Supporting information
1.7 Techniques to protect your report against cross examination
1.8 The expert’s declaration and other procedures
1.9 Writing a comprehensive and effective report
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Evaluating expert report whether it meets the standard what lawyers and courts expect
2.1 How to use impartial criteria to assess the report
2.2 Strongly presented evidences
2.3 Fact finding and pre-trial advice
2.4 How the document valid for a difficult cross examination
2.5 Amending and altering the reports
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Case Studies and Practical Examples
3.1 Understand legislations and practices and the latest developments
3.2 Understand the judiciary required from the expert’s report
3.3 Identify complex and difficult issues and how to face
Module ExW 930 – Courtroom and Cross Examination
- Construction Law and the Legal System
1.1 A brief overview of the English Legal System
1.2 The Courts
1.3 Human Rights
1.4 International Cases
1.5 Jurisdiction of the English Courts
1.6 Choice of Law in International Disputes
- Litigation and the Expert
2.1 The Civil Procedure Rules
2.2 Duties of an expert witness
2.3 The Role of a Solicitor
2.4 Court contrasted with other forums
- Compliance and Conflict
3.1 Detailed consideration of CPR Part 35 and the general duties of an expert
3.2 Requirements of a report and statements of compliance
3.3 Statements of Truth- meaning and consequences of breach
3.4 Conflicts of Interest
- Contract Law
4.1 Formation of Contract
4.2 Validity (or otherwise)
- Contract Law- Part Two
5.1 Discharge of Contracts
5.2. Remedies for Breach
5.3 Mitigation
5.4 Limitation Periods
5.5 Special Contracts (e.g. sale of goods, agency, insurance).
- Tort Law- Part One
6.1 Overview of economic Torts
6.2. Negligence
6.3 Nuisance
6.4 Vicarious Liability
- Tort Law- Part Two
7.1 Damages and Remedies
- Adjudication and Arbitration
8.1 Adjudication in detail
8.2. Arbitration in detail
8.3 Pulling it all together/Exams/Questions
Assessment
Course Delivery
Course Delivery
How You’ll Study
Upon payment, you will be granted access to Moodle. This is our online learning environment which will become your course hub; from here you can access your lectures, lecture recordings, timetable, course materials and messages from lecturers or other members of your course. We will send you a link every week to the latest online lecture. During the lecture you can discuss topics and ask any questions you may have. Further, lecturers will deliver interactive presentations using shared-screen software. Moreover, if you miss any lectures you have the ability to re-watch these on the Moodle platform.
How Often You’ll Study
In addition to your online resources, once a week you’ll receive a link to a real-time lecture. Usually, this lecture usually lasts 2 hours. Additionally, it is strongly advised, however, that you spend several hours a week doing some independent study and relevant research.
How You’ll Be Assessed
Finally, after you have finished your modules for this course you will be assessed to prove your efficiency and understanding of being an Expert Witness. Following this, you will need to submit an export business report to your examiner. Your examiner will schedule an online cross-examination day. Furthermore, you need to perform during your cross-examination as an expert who complies with their duties to the court. Afterwards, the examiner will conduct an interview to confirm your understanding and knowledge on relevant law based on your chosen pathway.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
To gain the qualification of Professional Diploma of Expert Witness you will especially need past experiences in a relevant field, such as claims preparation, delay analysis, dispute resolution or law and practice. Or similarly, you should hold a title such as Contract Manager, Commercial Manager, Planning Manager, Forensic Delay Analyst, Forensic Quantum Analyst, Solicitor, Claims Consultants or any others in a similar profession who wish to progress their knowledge in becoming an Expert Witness. Of course, if you have any queries or are unsure of your eligibility, feel free to contact enquiries@theccm.co.uk for more details.
Period of Study
Period of Study
Specifically, each module of study will take 2 months of weekly lectures and independent study to complete. Therefore, with 3 modules, this course will take a total of 6 months from start to completion.
Course Fees
Course Fees
The full cost of the course is £2,650. We do offer a monthly payment plan but it does work out cheaper to pay in full. Your payment options are:
Pay in Full: £2,650, or
Pay Monthly: Monthly Direct Debit Payment Plan: £429 upfront fee and £429 x 6 months (Starting from Month 1 to Month 6 inclusive).
How to Apply
How to Apply
To apply to study for your Professional Diploma of Expert Witness, simply follow this step-by-step guide to the application process.
- Firstly, you can simply apply through Apply Now or contact our UK team to ask any questions and discuss your eligibility for the course. As a result, you will receive an application form via email. Please fill it in thoroughly and return it along with your CV. Also, we recommend you keep a copy.
Telephone: 01420 481 681
Telephone (International): +44 1420 481 681
Email: admission@theccm.co.uk
2. Before we issue the certificate and an academic transcript, you will be asked to send your valid identity documents, such as a passport. These documents must be valid. Additionally, we then carry out a webcam identity and validity check before we release your diploma.
3. Once we have received your payment, we will enrol you on course and give you access to your Moodle account so you can prepare and begin.
Additional Information
Additional Information
It is important to note, the start date of your course is dependent on the date of your enrolment. As a result, your enrolment date is the date we receive your agreed payment. For full payment we accept most credit and debit cards, cheques or bank transfer.
Furthermore, if you fail to submit an assignment within the time line, you will be offered a maximum Pass grade rather than Merit or Distinction. Sometimes we do allow extensions if you have a valid and provable reason. Additionally, you will have a chance to revise or retake your exams if you fail. We offer you a second attempt free of charge. Further attempts will incur a charge. It is also worth noting that you will not be awarded for any partial module completion.
Likewise, if you have any further enquiries, feel free to email our team at: enquiries@theccm.co.uk or contact us by telephone.
Telephone: 01420 481 681
Telephone (International): +44 1420 481 681.
