Certificate Program
Copyright Leadership Certificate
Become the trusted copyright leader your organization relies on with practical knowledge, expert guidance, and real-world tools.
35-55 Hours
5 eTutorials
4 months access
Certificate Program
Fall 2026 Cohort is Now Open for pre-registration
Access begins September 1 • Registration closes October 31 • Limited to 20 participants
Develop Your Digital Licensing Expertise
This program is designed for professionals who answer copyright questions, develop policies, or guide copyright decisions within their organization. Through practical learning, expert instruction, and real-world tools, you’ll build the knowledge and confidence to become your organization’s trusted copyright resource.
Benefits
- Practical skills you can immediately apply in your library or organization
- Flexible online learning with expert guidance and support
- Exclusive tools and resources for everyday copyright decisions
- Network with a community of copyright professionals
What's Included
Everything you need to successfully complete the Copyright Leadership Certificate.
- Five eTutorials covering U.S. and international copyright law
- More than 60 practical eLessons
- Practical assignments and self-assessments
- Four months of access to all course materials
- Online discussions and networking opportunities
- Exclusive copyright tools for everyday decision-making
- Downloadable reference materials for continued use
- Copyright Leadership Certificate upon successful completion
- Public listing of certificate holders on Copyrightlaws.com
- Flexible, self-paced learning designed to fit your schedule
What You'll learn
Strengthen your copyright knowledge with practical guidance, proven strategies, and real-world tools.
Understand U.S. Copyright Law
Develop a practical understanding of U.S. copyright law principles and how they apply in everyday situations.
Apply Global Copyright Principles
Gain practical insight into international copyright issues and working confidently across borders.
Know When to Obtain Copyright Permission
Learn when permission is required, how to obtain it, and how to make informed copyright decisions.
Answer Copyright Questions with Confidence
Build the knowledge to provide practical answers to everyday copyright and digital licensing questions.
Lower Copyright Risks
Develop best practices that help reduce copyright infringement risks within your library or organization.
Lead Copyright in Your Organization
Build the practical knowledge and confidence to become your organization’s trusted copyright resource.
Learning Outcomes
By participating in Copyrightlaws.com’s Copyright Leadership Certificate, you’ll 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 digital content
- Develop best practices for lowering copyright risks in your library or organization
We’ll work with you to:
- Develop your breadth of knowledge of copyright principles
- Lower your risk of copyright infringement
- Increase your knowledge on when and how to obtain copyright permissions
- Network with other copyright professionals
- Find practical solutions to your everyday copyright questions and issues
Gain the confidence you need to lead copyright issues in your organization
Features of the Copyright Leadership Certificate
- Five eTutorials on U.S. and global copyright law **Canadians, see our Certificate in Canadian Copyright Law.
- Online discussions
- Exclusive Tools to help you apply copyright law in your enterprise
- Online networking with other copyright professionals
- Reference materials and resources (including Tools) for use after you earn your certificate
- A Copyright Leadership Certificate plaque (for those who achieve 80 percent or higher on our final quiz)
- A public listing of the certificate holders on Copyrightlaws.com
This program offers flexible enrollment
Course Descriptions
- U.S. Copyright Law is both a primer and refresher on U.S. copyright law.
- Legally Using Images sets out essential information on using third-party content, how permissions work, risk management tips and best practices for legally using images. This eTutorial is applicable to the use of all content, not just images.
- Practical International Copyright provides a practical view of international copyright issues, including giving and obtaining permission when dealing with foreign countries and online works.
- Digital Copyright Management teaches you the legal, strategic and practical implications of using, publishing and redistributing online and licensed digital content.
- Managing Copyright Issues is an overview of managing the legal use of all types of copyright-protected works.
Explore the Full Course Curriculum
Want to see exactly what's covered in the Copyright Leadership Certificate?
The Copyright Leadership Certificate includes five comprehensive eTutorials designed to help you build practical copyright knowledge, answer everyday copyright questions, and lead copyright initiatives with confidence.
Explore the complete curriculum in Thinkific, including detailed lesson topics, learning objectives, and an overview of each eTutorial. Because the curriculum is maintained directly in Thinkific, you’ll always be viewing the most current version.