COPYRIGHT etutorials
Knowledge. Protection. Empowerment.
Learn copyright in plain English through certificate programs, workshops, and practical training designed for today’s creative and professional environments.
Expert Led
Learn from experienced copyright professionals who translate complex legal concepts into practical, real-world guidance.
Flexible Learning
Study at your own pace with online courses designed to fit your schedule and professional goals.
Practical Knowledge
Gain actionable skills and strategies you can immediately apply in creative, educational, and business environments.
Fall 2026 Copyright Certificate Courses
Our Fall 2026 Certificate Program cohorts are now open for pre-registration! Until the end of May, we are offering a 20% early-bird discount. Simply email us to get your unique, single-use code! Our Fall Certificates will begin 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 2027 cohort, registration for which will open on November 1st.
Certificate in Licensing Digital Content – 19 Spots Available
Copyright Leadership Certificate – 18 Spots Available
Certificate in Canadian Copyright Law – 17 Spots Available
New Course Alert: Museum Copyright Management Certificate
We are finishing up the testing period for our newest Copyright Certificate for museum professionals and will be opening up pre-registration shortly for our first cohort scheduled for September. If you’re interested in this course, please contact us for more information.
2026 Course Calendar
Our year-round courses are still open for registration! We are changing things up this year in making all our smaller eTutorials available all year long. Previously, we have offered our Developing a Copyright Policy course in the Spring semester only and the Essential Guide to Managing Copyright Issues in Publishing in the Fall. This year, we are going to offer both courses all year long as a test. If you have any comments on this, please let us know!
Fall 2026 Copyright Certificate Courses
These courses are self-guided and will be open for registration all year long.
Canadian Copyright Law
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.
Obtaining Permission: The Copyright Permissions Request
This course will provide you with best practices for your copyright permissions requests.
Demystifying the Role of the Go-To Copyright Person
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
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.
Legally Using Images
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.
21 Virtual Ways to Build Copyright Awareness in Your Library or Organization
This course will provide you with a wealth of easy to implement tips on how to transform your workplace copyright compliance culture.
Developing a Copyright Policy
This is is a unique hands-on, eight-lesson eTutorial where you complete a draft copyright policy or guidelines with our guidance.
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.
Essential Facts About Our Courses
- All content is presented in plain English.
- Our mission is simple: demystify copyright law and electronic content licensing.
- Access trusted, up-to-date information, small class sizes, and opportunities to get your copyright questions answered.
- Receive practical tools, templates, and resources you can adapt to your workplace and unique copyright challenges.
- Connect with professionals, educators, creators, and copyright specialists from across North America.
- Learn on your schedule with flexible, self-paced access designed for busy professionals.
- Pause for conferences, family commitments, or vacations and pick up right where you left off.
- Our courses are not the end of your learning journey. They are the beginning.
Group Training & Course Licensing
All of our copyright courses are available for organizations, teams, and institutions through group training, private virtual workshops, and on-demand licensing using our online learning portal.
Whether you’re training a small team or educating employees across your organization, we provide flexible solutions without the need to develop your own copyright training materials.
Not sure which course is right for your needs? View our guide to selecting a copyright course or contact us for personalized recommendations. Group rates are available.