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Overview
What you will study
The Essentials for Ombuds course offered by York University will help you develop a deeper understanding of the requirements and expectations for Ombuds by exploring and examining the myriad of evolving issues and challenges facing those who practice in the Ombuds field today, and by reviewing best practices of Ombuds across the country.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- The initial handling of concerns and complaints
- Effective early resolution techniques
- Inquiries and investigations (gathering and assessing evidence, developing cooperative resolution techniques and preparing case summaries)
- Trend analysis and own motion investigations
- Choice of path – assessing the issues and possible paths
- Dealing with human rights complaints against the Ombudsman and/or Ombudsman staff
- Coping with difficult people: handling disrespect, anger or rage
- Developing recommendations and appropriate remedies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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More details
- Unless a program is sold out or otherwise noted, registration closes at 12:00PM (noon) ET the business day before the scheduled program date.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Civil & Private Law View 23 other Short Courses in Civil & Private Law in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Assistant/Deputy Ombuds, and Directors in Ombuds officers
- Early Resolution Staff
- Ombuds (working in legislated roles or in public and private sector organizations or associations established by policy, Charter, Order-in-Council, etc.)
- Investigators/Senior Investigators in an Ombuds context
- Legal or other specialized counsel to Ombuds Offices
- Conflict Resolution Staff working in an Ombuds context
- Dispute Resolution Officers
- Fairness Commissioners / Fairness Practitioners
- Integrity Commissioners
- Citizens’ Representatives
- Complaint-handling staff in both private and public sector organizations
- Public Editors (at newspapers and other media outlets)
Tuition Fee
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International
3695 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3695 CAD for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
3695 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3695 CAD for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for Toronto
1502 - 2563 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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