A collaboration between Osgoode Professional Development and the Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators (SOAR), our adjudication programs offer both foundational and advanced level coverage of principles and skills training for those who are looking to join, or are already working in, the adjudication sector.
Information Session: SOAR/OsgoodePD Training (and Transition) for Current and Prospective Adjudicators
March 4: Effective Decision Writing for Administrative Adjudicators – Registration for this program is closed. Online, Live
Advanced Adjudication Programs
April 21 & 22, 2022: Advanced Decision Writing for Administrative Adjudicators – Registration for this program is closed. Online, Live
Who Should Attend
Certificate in Adjudication for Administrative Agencies, Boards and Tribunals
Recent appointees to administrative agencies, boards and tribunals
Professional regulators
Members of disciplinary bodies
Adjudicators from the provincial, federal or municipal sectors
Leaders required to conduct hearings in the broader public sector, including health and education
Professionals looking to transition into the adjudicative sector
Legal professionals who regularly appear in front of administrative boards, tribunals or agencies
Advanced Adjudication Programs
Graduates of the SOAR/OsgoodePD Certificate in Adjudication
Those with two or more years of full-time experience as an adjudicator, OR an equivalent amount of experience as a part-time adjudicator
Senior tribunal staff, such as counsel, who work closely with adjudicators and would benefit from advanced training in adjudication
Zirka Jakibchuk
Ontario College of Teachers
“A great practical program for new adjudicators, those interested in becoming adjudicators or those who appear before adjudicators! The program laid the framework for fair and effective adjudication. The presenters were knowledgeable and engaging, and the practitioners provided some very valuable tips and feedback.”
Frequently Asked Questions
If the program includes access to the recording, you will have unlimited online access to the recorded content for 120-days from the end date of the program.
Access is only for the registered delegate. In the event of misuse, access can be revoked.
Many of our programs include 120-day unlimited, online access to view the recorded program. See program page or brochure to find out if the program you’re interested in includes this access. If you need more time to view the content, or have questions about the access, please email: OPDSupport@osgoode.yorku.ca.
Our programs are typically offered once annually, around the same time each year; however, there are a few exceptions where certain programs are offered multiple times throughout the year (i.e. The Certificate in Adjudication). To receive updates on all our new and upcoming program offerings, please click here to subscribe to our email list.
A selection of our Certificates are eligible for OSAP funding.
Please note the following exceptions that may affect OSAP funding eligibility for our certificates:
Students receiving Second Career funding for a micro-credential during their study period are ineligible;
Although grants will not be converted to loans, a grant may become repayable if a student withdraws, is determined to be overpaid in grant funding, or income cannot be verified within one year;
A student cannot receive OSAP for micro-credential assistance for their study period if it overlaps with another micro-credential study period in which they are concurrently receiving OSAP for micro-credential funding. However, students may overlap their micro-credential study period with a study period that is part of a different full- or part-time program that they are concurrently receiving funding for through Full-Time OSAP or Part-Time OSAP, provided that OSAP funding was not assessed for the micro-credential course(s) through a Full-Time or Part-Time OSAP application.
Job Grants
The Canada-Ontario Job grant may be applicable to employers seeking to train their staff. To find out if your organization is eligible for the grant and the program you wish to enrol in qualifies, visit: The MTCU Canada-Ontario Job Grant page
CPD hours for each program can be found on the program web page and program brochure. For questions regarding CPD hours, please email cpd@osgoode.yorku.ca
A limited amount of financial assistance is available for OsgoodePD Programs unless specific bursary information appears on the program page/program brochure. Head to our Financial Assistance page for more information.
Yes. We do offer group rates on our programs. Please visit our group rate page for more information. Some exceptions apply, and rates are subject to change.
Once a program reaches capacity, a wait list will be created. This does not guarantee your registration, however it places you on the priority list. If any spot opens, you will be notified via email or phone.
If you are not able to formally register in the program, you will be able to register for the next offering before registration formally opens.
Our Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs, ranging from one-hour briefings to more intensive certificate programs, are for all professionals. There are no general prerequisites for these programs; however, individual programs often have specific requirements to register. These are noted on individual program pages and .pdf brochures.
