March 19, 2018

FCO/Osgoode Ombuds Certificate Program Returns for Sixth Year

The Forum of Canadian Ombudsman and Osgoode Professional Development at York University will offer their annual certificate program, Essentials for Ombuds, September 24-28, 2018 in downtown Toronto. 

The course is "both comprehensive and in-depth [and] 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." Here are the details:

Taught by a highly distinguished faculty of practising Ombuds, lawyers and academics from across Canada, all of whom are leaders in their field, the certificate program will give you the theory, knowledge and practical skills to competently and confidently handle day-to-day challenges as well as more complex issues. The teaching style is a mixture of lectures, group discussion and hands-on practical exercises, providing a rich, interactive learning format. 
  • Day 1:  Establishing the Framework for Effective Ombuds Practice  
  • Day 2: Scope of the Ombuds Role 
  • Day 3: Inquiries and Investigations (Individual and Systemic
  • Day 4: Trend Analysis/Challenges & Opportunities for Ombuds
  • Day 5: Report Writing
Faculty for the course have yet to be announced, but are usually a Who's Who of Canadian Ombuds. The program is directed by Nora Farrell, Ombudsperson at Ryerson University, and Renée Gavigan, Deputy Ombudsman for Saskatchewan. Registration is now open. (Osgoode Course Info.)
  
Related posts: Queen Margaret University is Creating a Center for Ombuds TrainingForum of Canadian Ombudsman Offers Training at Université de Sherbrooke; FCO/Osgoode Opens Registration for Fall 2016 Ombuds Certificate Program; FCO-ACCUO 2017 Conference Registration OpensRegistration Opens for Fifth Annual FCO/Osgoode Ombuds Certificate Program

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