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25 Short courses in Civil & Private Law in North America

Paralegal
This Paralegal course from Marist University is designed to ensure that you have a solid liberal arts foundation, plus the specialized knowledge you need to work as a paralegal.
Privacy Law and Data Protection
This Privacy Law and Data Protection offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Pennsylvania is part of the Regulatory Compliance Specialization.
Essentials for Ombuds
This Essentials for Ombuds program offered by York University , both comprehensive and in-depth, is intended to meet the needs of recent appointees to the Ombuds role or Office, as well as providing those with more experience an opportunity to become conversant with both the theory and practice of the Ombuds role, wherever it is located.
Provincial Offences Court Practice
The Provincial Offences Court Practice course offered by York University is an intensive, hands-on program that will give you the knowledge and practical skills you need for effective POA advocacy.
Legislation and Governance
The Legislation and Governance course offered by Ontario Tech University will help you expand your understanding of the legal environment and obligations of not-for-profit organizations and charities.
Canadian Contract Law - Essential Updates and Practical Analysis
In this Canadian Contract Law - Essential Updates and Practical Analysis course offered by York University , our exceptional faculty featuring litigators, solicitors, academics, and judges from across Canada will guide you through how to navigate these shifts strategically and proactively.
International Humanitarian Law
EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering the International Humanitarian Law Program in collaboration with Université Catholique de Louvain - LouvainX. Learn how international law regulates armed conflicts, protects individuals in wartime, and guarantees minimum compliance.
Privacy and Standardisation
Analyse and interpret the legal rules of standardisation and (the history of) privacy laws in this Privacy and Standardisation specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with EIT Digital.
Human Resources Law for Education Professionals
The Human Resources Law for Education Professionals course offered by York University will discuss the constantly evolving legal landscape and how it contributes to increasingly complex HR challenges in the education sector.
Crown Liability
The Crown Liability conference offered by York University get up-to-date on the latest on Crown Liability and be ready to meet the challenges.
Contract Management for Construction and Infrastructure Projects
The Contract Management for Construction and Infrastructure Projects course offered by York University will give you the tips and strategies you need to address some of the most challenging and complex situations that can negatively impact your contract management process.
Privacy Law and Information Management in Health Care
The Privacy Law and Information Management in Health Care course at York University will discuss how health care has accounted for more privacy breaches than any other industry.
Municipal Law
This Municipal Law course at the University of Manitoba provides students with knowledge of those aspects of law which they are likely to encounter in the performance of their duties in municipal/community offices.
Law and Paralegal Studies
Law and Paralegal Studies is a 100-percent online program offered at University of Cincinnati. The effective practice of law requires a team of conscientous, competent professionals
Making Sense of Pensions in Family Law
This Making Sense of Pensions in Family Law program offered by York University , designed and delivered by family law experts and pension professionals, will provide you with the critical knowledge and strategies you need to tackle the most challenging issues in pension and retirement assets that arise upon separation.
Fundamentals of U.S. Securities Law
The Fundamentals of U.S. Securities Law course offered by York University will help you get a comprehensive and up-to-date foundation in the key issues in U.S. securities law that every Canadian securities professional needs to have.
Administrative Law and Practice
The Administrative Law and Practice course offered by York University will help you deepen your understanding of the pressing issues on the Canadian administrative legal scene in a convenient and online format.
E-Discovery, Information Governance and Privacy
The E-Discovery, Information Governance and Privacy course offered by York University will help you discover the knowledge and skills you need to excel at e-Discovery.
Intellectual Property Law
Become fluent in the rules of the new economy. Learn how to use intellectual property law to protect and maximize the value of your innovations with this Intellectual Property Law Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Pennsylvania.
The Civil Litigator's Survival Guide To Evidence
The Civil Litigator's Survival Guide To Evidence course offered by York University will help you ensure you have an up-to-date understanding of the key evidentiary principles and strategies that are essential to build your case, whether it settles or proceeds to trial.