eTutorial
Canadian Copyright Law primer
Build a practical understanding of Canadian copyright law with concise lessons, real-world examples, and expert guidance designed for professionals who work with copyrighted content.
10-16 Hours
16 Lessons
8 Weeks Access
Self-Paced
Available Year-Round
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Build a Strong Foundation in Canadian Copyright Law
Whether you’re new to copyright or looking for a practical refresher, this self-paced eTutorial explains the core principles of Canadian copyright law in clear, straightforward language.
As the primer course in the Certificate in Canadian Copyright Law, it provides the essential knowledge you’ll build on throughout the certificate program. Across sixteen concise lessons, you’ll learn how Canadian copyright works, when permission is required, how fair dealing applies, and how to confidently answer everyday copyright questions.
Benefits
- Learn Canadian copyright law in plain English
- Apply practical guidance to everyday copyright questions
- Compare Canadian and U.S. copyright principles
- Build confidence making informed copyright decisions
What's Included
Everything you need to build a solid understanding of Canadian copyright law.
- The foundation eTutorial in the Certificate in Canadian Copyright Law
- 16 practical eLessons
- Self-marking quizzes
- Downloadable lesson materials
- Curated online resources for further learning
- Canadian and U.S. copyright comparisons
- Practical guidance for everyday copyright questions
- Eight weeks of online access
- Final quiz available in English or French
- Certificate of Completion
What You'll learn
BUILD A PRACTICAL UNDERSTANDING OF CANADIAN COPYRIGHT LAW FROM THE FUNDAMENTALS TO REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS.
Understand Canadian Copyright Fundamentals
Develop a practical understanding of U.S. copyright law principles and how they apply in everyday situations.
Apply Fair Dealing with Confidence
Gain practical insight into international copyright issues and working confidently across borders.
Know When Permission Is Required
Learn when permission is required, how to obtain it, and how to make informed copyright decisions.
Explore Digital Copyright
Build the knowledge to provide practical answers to everyday copyright and digital licensing questions.
Compare Canadian and U.S. Copyright Law
Develop best practices that help reduce copyright infringement risks within your library or organization.
Answer Everyday Copyright Questions
Build the practical knowledge and confidence to become your organization’s trusted copyright resource.
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.