Certification--Level One: Foundations

Foundations
Level One in the Certificate in
Copyright Management and Leadership


Program Requirements: Completion of the eight week "Foundations" course and one (1) free elective workshop from the CIP's annual online workshop series (an elective may be taken either before, during, or after the Foundations course but must be completed within 12 months of the Foundations course). The free elective is included in the cost of the Foundations Course 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. 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.

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

Participants will also have several opportunities to interact with noted scholars and special guests in live chat sessions.

Elective workshops are led by noted scholars and practitioners.

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.
Upcoming Courses:
Foundations in Copyright Management and Leadership
January 18-February 11, 2011 -- Part One (Register by 1/7)
February 14-March 11, 2011 -- Part Two (Register by 1/7)

Elective Listing
You are able to select your elective when registering for the certification program; it is not a separate form. See the elective offerings for 2010-11. You may still register for the Foundations Course now and select your elective at a later date.

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