Copyrightlaws.com provides a variety of ways for you to stay informed and up-to-date on today’s global copyright issues through our online copyright courses.
Our courses are in plain English and demystify copyright law, permissions, public domain, Creative Commons licenses, digital copyright issues, and license agreements. We provide an objective and practical perspective on copyright law.
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We offer eTutorials, online Copyright Certificate Programs, and custom training to an international audience. Join our email list and be the first to hear about scheduled copyright courses.
eTutorials
Since 2002, we’ve been offering eTutorials as a unique, flexible way to learn copyright law. Our goal is to increase your productivity and lower your copyright infringement risks.
I would definitely recommend the Copyright Leadership Certificate program to others. At first I was surprised that email would be the predominant mode of lesson delivery, but in fact I much preferred it to having to deal with Moodle or another type of LMS. It’s fuss-free and there’s no excuse for failing to do the readings! I’ve already had a ‘copyright coffee’ with some publishing staff in another unit, and copyright training of Agency staff is now a key training goal for this year. – Teresa Lee, Knowledge Manager, FRANCE (February 2018)
April 2018 Copyright Courses
Legally Using Images: 10 to 23 April 2018 — Register now!
If you use images and other third-party content, this primer/refresher course will teach you which images require copyright permission and which you can safely use for free, as well as how to avoid hidden traps in licensing language.
Copyright Basics: Practical International Copyright Law: 24 April to 7 May 2018 — Register now!
Practical International Copyright Law is an 8 e-lesson eTutorial that demystifies international copyright law. This eTutorial is a primer/refresher on international copyright law fundamentals. Each e-lesson provides up-to-date information on the topics listed, sets out fundamentals for that topic, has a self-marking quiz, and provides URLs for further reading.
Copyright Leadership Certificate: 15 March to 7 June 2018 — Rolling enrollment open until 15 May 2018. Register now!
Further information is available in “Online Copyright Certificate Programs,” below and by clicking here.
Certificate in Canadian Copyright Law: 15 March to 7 June 2018 —Rolling enrollment open until 15 May 2018
Further information is available in “Online Copyright Certificate Programs,” below and by clicking here.
May 2018 Copyright Courses
Developing a Copyright Education Strategy: 1 to 26 May 2018 — Register now!
(Formerly Raising Copyright Literacy to Lower Copyright Risks) This course is ideal for anyone whose job duties include copyright awareness, education and training. Copyright literacy is a universal issue. This course provides essential tips and information on how to spread copyright information and lower your risks of copyright infringement.
Introduction to Digital Licensing: 14 May to 29 May 2018 – Register now!
A good license agreement can make it easy to access, use and share licensed digital content. Learn the basics of a license agreement, common terms and conditions and how to negotiate a license that works for you. This course is primarily aimed at libraries and other for and non profit organizations who license digital content and e-resources such as databases, journals and periodicals, as well as content owners such as aggregators and publishers.
Copyright Leadership Certificate: 15 March to 7 June 2018 — Rolling enrollment open until 15 May 2018. Register now!
Further information is available in “Online Copyright Certificate Programs,” below and by clicking here.
Certificate in Canadian Copyright Law: 15 March to 7 June 2018 — Rolling enrollment open until 15 May 2018
Further information is available in “Online Copyright Certificate Programs,” below and by clicking here.
June 2018 Copyright Courses
Copyright Basics: Canadian Copyright Law – 1 June to 14 June – Register now!
This 17 e-lesson eTutorial demystifies Canada copyright law and is a primer/refresher on Canadian copyright law fundamentals. Further information and registration. Click here for further information on Canadian Copyright Law.
September 2018 Copyright Courses
Developing a Copyright Policy or Guidelines – Registration will open shortly
Developing a Copyright Policy or Guidelines is a hands-on course in which you develop and write a draft copyright compliance policy, guidelines or best practices. Some knowledge of copyright law is required. This course is not country specific — each lesson contains resources and sample documents from the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and global content.
Online Copyright Certificate Programs
We offer two online certificate programs to both copyright professionals and those who are new to copyright law. Our unique programs provide direction and support to help you manage copyright issues. They are flexible, comprehensive and practical. Designed for nonlawyers who deal with copyright and licensing matters.
2018 Registration for our Copyright Certificate Programs is now open. Register now!
Copyright Leadership Certificate
Are you the go-to copyright person in your organization? Are you answering copyright questions in your workplace? Who is correcting misinformation about copyright and licensing in your institution?
This certificate program is designed for those at all organizational levels who want to gain a better understanding of domestic and global copyright law and apply that knowledge on a day-to-day basis to the use of copyright materials. Open to participants around the world. Let us provide you with the confidence you need to answer copyright questions in your library or organization.
By participating in Copyrightlaws.com’s Copyright Leadership Certificate, you will be able to:
- Describe U.S. copyright law principles
- Explain global copyright law on a practical level
- Know when and how to obtain copyright permission
- Provide quick answers about copyright law and licensing content
- Develop best practices for lowering copyright risks
To read more about this program, click here.
Certificate in Canadian Copyright Law
The Certificate in Canadian Copyright Law is designed for Canadians at all organizational levels who want to gain a better understanding of Canadian and global copyright law and to apply that knowledge on a day-to-day basis.
By participating in this program, you will be able to:
- Explain Canadian copyright law principles
- Explain global copyright law on a practical level
- Know when and how to obtain copyright permission
- Provide quick answers about Canadian copyright law and licensing content
- Develop best practices and other copyright documents for lowering copyright risks
To read more about this program and to register, click here.
Copyright Courses To Be Scheduled in 2018
Digital Licensing Terms and Conditions
Librarians, copyright managers, content owners, publishers, researchers and other nonlawyers find themselves negotiating and interpreting license agreements. Learn about commonly found license terms and conditions, also called clauses, and when to use them in your licenses. Essential for those who interpret or negotiate license agreements.
Negotiating and Managing Digital Licenses
This course provides an in-depth examination of the art of negotiation, providing you with practical tips and strategies so your licenses contain the terms and conditions your organization needs. It further addresses effectively managing multiple digital licenses.
Copyright Basics: U.S. Copyright Law
This 10 e-lesson eTutorial demystifies U.S. copyright law and is a primer/refresher on U.S. copyright law fundamentals. Ideal for librarians and copyright go-to persons in institutions and businesses.
Copyright Master Class/Post Certificate Course
For anyone who has graduated from the Copyright Leadership Certificate, the Certificate in Canadian Copyright Law, the Certification in Copyright Management or an equivalent certificate program or experience, this course will refresh your knowledge and skills and provide a forum to discuss relevant copyright management issues.
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