In a legal industry increasingly defined by change and disruption, micro-credential courses can give lawyers the flexibility they need to adapt and thrive in the profession.
With over 50 certificates offered across more than 25 subject areas that run the gamut of legal practice, Osgoode Professional Development’s micro-credential courses allow attendees to:
- Expand their practical legal knowledge and skills
- Make their professional development and career goals a reality
- Fit their learning around a busy work schedule
- Grow their professional network with influential peers and acknowledged experts
Laser focused learning
Although they come without a formal university credit, Osgoode’s certificate programs still pack a significant educational punch, allowing attendees to acquire new and in-demand skills quickly and efficiently, with greater scope for learning by doing.
Packed with targeted content and active learning exercises, the micro-credential courses are ideal for legal professionals seeking to enter a new practice area, give themselves a comprehensive grounding in a sector that has taken on fresh significance or simply to reinforce their knowledge of a subject relevant to an upcoming case or major client work.
Industry expertise
Osgoode’s certificate programs are designed and taught by professionals working in the field, assisted by an in-house instructional design, e-learning and program development team.
The learning objectives and curriculum for each micro-credential course are set with the guidance of an interdisciplinary advisory board of experienced experts with real-world experience in the relevant industry or subject matter.
Osgoode has also partnered with professional bodies in other disciplines to create programs tailored to the unique needs of particular roles. For example, upcoming Osgoode programs include Certificates in: Human Resources Law for HR Professionals, created in partnership with the Human Resources Professionals Association; Advanced Issues in Ombuds Practice, a collaboration with the Forum of Canadian Ombudsman; and Adjudication for Administrative Agencies, Boards and Tribunals, which is run jointly with the Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators.
Flexible learning options
OsgoodePD offers a variety of flexible learning options for certificate programs. Some proceed exclusively in-person, others take place entirely online via live and recorded sessions, while blended courses employ a combination of the two.
As a pioneer of interactive online learning, OsgoodePD makes use of the latest technology to ensure that certificate program attendees feel engaged by the material, wherever in the world they are located.
Whether they are participating online or in person, Osgoode’s certificate programs give attendees plenty of opportunities to connect with their fellow students and instructors, not only at pre- and post-program networking sessions, but also in the classroom, where faculty eschews lecture-style content delivery in favour of interactive and problem-based learning, with a focus on group work and class discussion.
To view all of Osgoode’s certificate programs, visit the website.
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