The 21st century demands a new breed of expert –one with the skills necessary to develop new models for managing and brokering information in the digital environment, in education as well as in the public and private sectors. The Certificate in Copyright Leadership in Higher Education provides participants with the knowledge and education sorely needed to navigate the changes in business and education due to the influence of the digital environment.

In spite of the growth of education and business on the Internet, legal, ethical, and policy challenges abound. And market analysts believe that the debate over intellectual property and what constitutes fair use will intensify in the coming years.
To meet the challenges facing the education enterprise, leaders must be provided with viable solutions to their enterprise dilemmas. The certificate in Copyright Leadership in Higher Education will provide critical answers for academia.

Possible participants in the CIP Certification Program include, but are not limited to, the following: course developers and managers, information technology professionals, instructional technologist, special and public librarians, secondary and post-secondary librarians, secondary and post-secondary administrators and instructors. 

Of special interest to those without a Juris Doctorate in copyright law  but seeking a comprehensive program to get and stay up to date on today's copyright laws and policies. 

Program Requirements: Completion of the eight week "Foundations" course and one (1) free elective workshop from the IPNA 2009-2010 Workshop Series. Certification in good standing is maintained by participating in at least one (1) educational program via the Center for Intellectual Property each year to keep abreast of changes in copyright law and policy. This is included in the cost of the Foundations Couse along with a copy of The Center for Intellectual Property Handbook. This will be noted on the membership site and can be provided for potential employers upon your request.

Upcoming Courses

Foundations in Copyright Management and Leadership Part One
January 10-February 4, 2011

Foundations in Copyright Management and Leadership Part Two
February 7-March 4, 2011

Past Courses

Foundations in Copyright Management and Leadership Part One
September 28-October 23, 2009

Foundations in Copyright Management and Leadership Part Two
October 26-November 20, 2009

Foundations in Copyright Management and Leadership Part One
March 29-April 23, 2010

Foundations in Copyright Management and Leadership Part Two
April 26-May 21, 2010

Instructor: Kimberly Bonner, J.D., Executive Director of the Center for Intellectual Property, University of Maryland University College
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Important Details for this Course:

• The foundational course has two (2) parts that total eight (8) weeks in duration. Part 1 and part 2 of the foundations course may be taken together or separate. However, both must be completed within six (6) months of each other.
• The course is pass/fail, and participants will be evaluated on participation, copyright policy analysis and a final project about copyright education/awareness and/or policy development. All final projects will be shared with fellow participants.
• Handbook is included in the cost for certification. Once registered, you will receive a copy of the CIP Handbook shortly thereafter via mail.
• Pricing: $1,280—CIP Community Members; $1,600—Non-Members.