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The Osgoode Advanced Certificate in Workplace Investigations
2026-09-03 09:00 - 2026-09-17 16:30 UTC | Online
Now, more than ever before, it’s important to have more than basic knowledge and skills to carry out fair, and effective, workplace investigations. Osgoode’s Advanced Certificate program takes your skills to the next level.
Designed as a deeper learning experience for all professionals, certificates are intensive, practice-based programs taught by faculty with real-world experience.
Taught by some of the country’s leading experts, you will learn how to carry out effective interviews in the most challenging circumstances and write clear and convincing reports.
Program Directors:
Lauren Bernardi
Suhaib Ibrahim
Program Details:
Online | September 3, 10, 11 & 17, 2026

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Certificate in Workplace Accommodations Management* NEW
2026-10-05 09:30 - 2026-10-07 16:30 | Online
This certificate program was developed in collaboration with Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA).
Handling workplace accommodations is one of the most challenging and nuanced responsibilities in HR. While legal principles may seem straightforward, real-world cases often involve complexities, grey areas, and unexpected challenges—requiring HR professionals to balance employee needs with operational realities and legal compliance. This interactive certificate program provides HR professionals with the tools, strategies, and confidence to manage even the most difficult accommodation cases. Through hands-on activities, case studies, and group discussions, you’ll learn practical approaches to handling accommodations related to physical disabilities, mental health concerns, religious practices, and family obligations.
Why This Course Matters for HR Professionals:
– Ensure Legal Compliance & Reduce Risk – Learn how to fulfill the duty to accommodate while mitigating legal exposure.
– Manage Complex & Sensitive Cases – Develop the skills to address challenging accommodation requests with confidence and consistency.
– Balance Employee Needs & Business Operations – Gain strategies to find solutions that work for both employees and employers.
– Engage in Practical, Hands-On Learning – Work through real-world case studies and group exercises to apply accommodation principles in HR decision-making.

Detailed Agenda of the Program

Day 1: Principles of Accommodation – October 5, 2026 (9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Day 2: Accommodating Disability-Related Needs – October 6, 2026 (9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Day 3: Accommodating Creed and Family Status Needs – October 7, 2026 (9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

Registration Closes: October 2nd 3:30 PM

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13.5 CPD Hour(s)

For more information visit: HRPA Certificate in Workplace Accommodations Management

The Osgoode Certificate in Workplace Mental Health Law
2026-11-03 09:00 - 2026-11-24 16:30
Designed and taught by legal and mental healthcare experts, this intensive, practical certificate program is ideal for those who seek to better understand the applicable laws bearing on mental health issues in the workplace and to make use of the processes and best practices for reducing legal liability, while creating and maintaining a psychologically safe workplace

Program Directors:
Lauren Bernardi
Brian Gottheil
Program Details:
Online | November 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2026

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