Download our Fall 2019 Calendar of Courses.
I want you to know how grateful I am, that you offer the courses you do. They are a godsend! As a solo flyer on a large campus, thank you for covering specific and useful topics. — Emilie Algenio, Copyright/Fair Use Librarian
OUR SIGNATURE COPYRIGHT CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Our copyright certificate programs are designed for nonlawyers to be able to manage copyright and licensing issues in their libraries, institutions, organizations and businesses. See what our recent graduates say.
You will:
- Gain knowledge and tools to manage copyright and licensing issues
- Learn how to apply copyright law to lower your risk of copyright infringement
- Grow your confidence in answering daily copyright and licensing questions
Choose our Copyright Leadership Certificate if you’re in the U.S. or around the world, or our Certificate in Canadian Copyright Law if you’re based in Canada. With respect to digital licensing, choose our Certificate in Licensing Digital Content. Details below.
All Copyright Courses Scheduled From September 2019 to December 2019
Defining Your Role as the Go-To Copyright Person — Register Now! (If you live in Canada, please register here for a Canadian-oriented version of this course.)
Developing a Copyright Policy or Guidelines — Register Now!
Copyright Leadership Certificate — Begins 14 October 2019 — Register Now!
Certificate in Canadian Copyright Law — Begins 14 October 2019 — Register Now!
Canadian Copyright Law eTutorial — Register Now!
Obtaining Permission: The Copyright Permissions Request — Register Now!
Legally Using Images — Register Now!
21 Simple Ideas to Promote Copyright Literacy in Your Library or Organization (theme in Developing a Copyright Education Strategy) — Register Now!
Certificate in Licensing Digital Content — Register Now!
Looking for assistance choosing one of our copyright courses? See our guide to selecting an online copyright course or schedule a chat with our Student Ambassador.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Copyright Leadership Certificate
New! We’re now offering a 7-month extended version of the Copyright Leadership Certificate program from October 2019 until April 2020. If you’re interested in this program, we recommend you register as soon as possible in order to get the most out of the program.
Copyrightlaws.com’s Copyright Leadership Certificate program …
- Provides a strong foundation in copyright decision making skills
- Is intended for those new to copyright or those seeking to enhance their current knowledge base
- Equips you with knowledge of U.S. and global copyright principles, with the primary focus on practical skills that can be adapted to individual needs
More Information — Extended Program Registration — Contact Us
Certificate in Canadian Copyright Law
New! We’re now offering a 7-month extended version of the Certificate in Canadian Copyright Law program from October 2019 to April 2020. If you’re interested in this program, we recommend you register as soon as possible in order to get the most out of the program.
Copyrightlaws.com’s Certificate in Canadian Copyright Law program …
- Provides a strong foundation in copyright decision making skills
- Is intended for those new to copyright or those seeking to enhance their current knowledge base
- Equips you with knowledge of Canadian and global copyright principles, with the primary focus on practical skills that can be adapted to individual needs
More Information — Extended Program Registration — Contact Us
Certificate in Licensing Digital Content
This new program runs from 28 October to 6 December 2019, with flexible enrollment. You can register until 15 November 2019. Students have an additional six weeks after 6 December to complete the course requirements. If you’re interested in this program, we recommend you register as soon as possible in order to get the most out of the program.
Our Certificate in Licensing Digital Content is a six-week program that …
- Provides a strong foundation in digital licensing knowledge and skills
- Is intended for anyone who works with digital licenses
- Addresses the know-how and skills you need to understand, interpret, negotiate and manage licensing agreements tailored to your library or organization’s specific needs.
More Information — Registration — Contact Us
HIGHLIGHTED eTUTORIALS
Developing A Copyright Policy or Guidelines
This 8-lesson hands-on eTutorial runs from 16 September to 11 October 2019.
This course has been tremendously helpful in showing me crucial components for a copyright policy. It has helped me organize what’s needed in a copyright document, who needs to be involved from our staff, and has provided me with great examples of policy documents. Thank you!
— Erin Beasley, Digital Image Rights and Reproduction Specialist, National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institute
Canadian Copyright Law
This eTutorial with 16 individual e-lessons runs from 14 October to 1 November 2019.
I recommend this course if you’re looking for Canadian Copyright Law in a nutshell. The topics were well organized and I loved the self-marking quizzes. I can now help our IP legal counsel with copyright-related research.”
— Amra Porobic, Manager, Library Services, Insurance Bureau of Canada
Email us if you need assistance selecting a course, or for group rates and private training in your workplace.
Essential Facts About Our Courses
- All content is in plain English.
- We have one objective: to demystify copyright law and licensing electronic content.
- We offer the best vetted and updated content, objective information, small classes so you can get your copyright questions answered, and provide you with confidence to deal with copyright issues on your own.
- Our certificate programs include awesome practical tools you can easily adapt for your workplace and your particular copyright and licensing issues. And, you’ll meet smart like-minded people like yourself and make copyright contacts for your career.
- Our teaching is 24/7. That means all courses are flexible for busy professionals. You can review lessons on your own time and contribute to discussions when it works for you. You can attend conferences, be there for family and friends and even take vacations, then jump right back into our courses when you return.
- Our courses aren’t the end of your education, but the beginning!
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Read testimonials from our certificate program graduates.
Courses Available On Demand for Groups
All of our courses are available groups within your organization on an on-demand basis. Contact us.
