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AIEW Academy

Professional development and certification for expert witnesses. Rigorous training programs that set the benchmark for expert witness competency in Australia.

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20+

Courses Available

3

Certification Pathways

100+

CPD Hours

500+

Experts Trained

Certification Programs

Nationally Recognised Credentials

AIEW certifications demonstrate competency and commitment to excellence in expert evidence.

AIEW-CEFoundation
AIEW Certified Expert
Foundation certification for expert witnesses demonstrating competency in expert evidence fundamentals, report writing, and professional ethics.
40 hours

Modules:

Expert Evidence Fundamentals
Report Writing Standards
Ethics & Conflicts
Court Procedures
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AIEW-ARAdvanced
AIEW Accredited Reviewer
Advanced certification qualifying experts to conduct peer reviews of expert reports under AIEW's quality framework.
24 hours

Modules:

Peer Review Methodology
Quality Assessment
Feedback Delivery
Standards Compliance

Prerequisite: AIEW-CE

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AIEW-SPSpecialist
Expert Specialist Pathway
Domain-specific advanced credentials recognising expertise in particular fields such as medico-legal, engineering, or forensic accounting.
Variable

Modules:

Domain-Specific Standards
Advanced Methodology
Case Studies
Specialist Assessment

Prerequisite: AIEW-CE

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Training Courses

Professional Development

Standalone courses for continuing professional development, available online and in-person.

How to Write Expert Reports

Master the art of writing clear, defensible, and court-compliant expert reports.

8 hours8 CPD
Civil Procedure & Court Rules

Understanding the procedural framework governing expert evidence in civil litigation.

6 hours6 CPD
Expert Evidence Fundamentals

Core principles and legal requirements for providing expert evidence in Australia.

10 hours10 CPD
Opinion Framing & Defensibility

Techniques for framing opinions that are clear, logical, and withstand cross-examination.

6 hours6 CPD
Bias Minimisation

Recognising and mitigating cognitive biases that can affect expert opinion.

4 hours4 CPD
Joint Report & Conclave Training

Best practices for expert conclaves and preparation of joint expert reports.

6 hours6 CPD
Courtroom Skills for Experts

Practical skills for giving evidence, handling cross-examination, and courtroom conduct.

8 hours8 CPD
Independence & Conflicts of Interest

Understanding and managing independence obligations and conflict situations.

4 hours4 CPD
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Why Choose AIEW Academy?

AIEW Academy training is developed by leading experts and legal professionals to meet the real-world demands of expert witness practice.

  • Developed by practising expert witnesses and legal professionals
  • Aligned with court rules and civil procedure requirements
  • Practical, case-based learning approach
  • Flexible online and workshop formats
  • CPD accredited across professional bodies
  • Access to AIEW expert community and resources

CPD Accredited

AIEW Academy courses are recognised for CPD by major professional bodies including:

  • Law societies across Australia
  • Medical colleges and AHPRA
  • Engineers Australia
  • CPA Australia & CA ANZ
  • Australian Psychological Society

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Join Australia's leading expert witness training program and elevate your professional credentials.

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