This study guide was prepared in accordance with the "Alternative dispute resolution methods" compiled on the basis of the State Education Standard and based on the technologies, methods and requirements of person-oriented, developmental and independent education. In the study guide, all issues related to alternative dispute resolution methods, domestic arbitration courts and mediation procedures are considered in detail. This study guide is intended not only for trainees and students of a training institution, higher education institution, but also for mediators, domestic arbitration courts, judges of civil and economic courts, lawyers, as well as a wide readership. From the study guide, professors and teachers, students of the master's specialty "70420125-Mediation and alternative dispute resolution methods", doctoral students and independent researchers conducting scientific research in the field of civil procedural law, economic procedural law, domestic arbitration process and mediation, and directly participating in the law-making process individuals can also use it.