2025 Copyright Certificate Courses
Our fall 2025 Certificate Program cohorts are now open for pre-registration! The fall certificate programs will start on September 1st and we will again be capping registration for each of these courses at 20 students to ensure the best experience possible. Therefore, once a course is full, registration will no longer be an option. I will be updating the amount of spots remaining after each registration. Register and secure your spot now! Once a course fills up, I'll open a waiting list for the spring 2026 cohort, registration for which will open on November 1st.
Certificate in Licensing Digital Content - 20 Spots Available
Copyright Leadership Certificate - 20 Spots Available
Certificate in Canadian Copyright Law - 19 Spots Available
2025 Course Calendar
The following courses will be offered this year in three categories: All year long, Spring 2025 and Fall 2025. Pre-registration for year-long and Fall offerings is now open.
Courses Available All Year (January 1st - December 31st)
These courses are self-guided and will be open for registration all year long.
A primer/refresher on Canadian Copyright Law. Nouveau! Le quiz final dans ce cours est disponible en anglais ou français. Vous pouvez le compléter dans la langue de votre choix.
This course will provide you with best practices for your copyright permissions requests.
This course will teach you the why, who, what and how of being that designated copyright contact person.
Demystifying Copyright Myths, Public Domain and Creative Commons Licenses
21 Virtual Ways to Build Copyright Awareness in Your Library or Organization
This course will explain how to debunk copyright myths, what's really in the public domain, and how Creative Commons licenses can work for you.
This course will provide you with know-how on which images require copyright permission and which you can safely use for free, how to avoid hidden traps in licensing language, and how to legally use online and print images while avoiding expensive and time-consuming legal hassles.
This course will provide you with a wealth of easy to implement tips on how to transform your workplace copyright compliance culture.
Spring 2025 (March 3rd - June 30th)
This cohort is now closed for new registrations.
Fall 2025 (September 1st - December 31st)
In the fall we will be offering all three of our Certificate Programs again as well as one longer eTutorial:
The Essential Guide to Managing Copyright Issues in Publishing
This is our newest eTutorial which will provide confidence in acquiring rights for publishing projects and understand the ins and outs of copyright in publishing.
Pre-Registration for this eTutorial is now open and access begins on September 1st.
Looking for assistance choosing one of our copyright courses? See our guide to selecting an online copyright course or email us. We offer group rates and private virtual 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!
Courses Available On Demand for Groups
All of our courses are available groups within your organization on an on-demand basis and for licensing to us using our online learning portal. Why re-invent the wheel when it comes to educating your employees and colleagues about copyright law! Contact us.
Terms and Conditions
Refunds
Once you purchase a course on our site, you may obtain a refund until you either access the course or the course cohort begins (in the case of the certificate programs). After this point, your purchase becomes non-refundable but can be transferred to another user in the case of a staffing change.
Cancellations
Any registration can be cancelled, and the course refunded, until either the course is accessed by the user or the course cohort begins (in the case of the certificate programs). After this point, the purchase is final but can be transferred to another user in the case of a staffing change.
