Essentials for Ombuds

Program pages and brochures will include specific information including key dates, or see our Refunds & Cancellation Policies page.

Once a program reaches capacity, a waitlist will be created. This does not guarantee your registration in the program; however, it places you on a priority contact list. If any spots become available, you may be notified by email or phone to confirm if you would like to proceed with the registration. Once contacted, you will typically be given 24 hours to confirm your interest.  If you do not confirm interest within the provided timeframe, you will be removed from the waitlist and the next person will be contacted.

A selection of our Certificates are eligible for OSAP funding.  

For more information,  please visit OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) | OSAP | York University.

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.

NOTE:  In order to obtain access to the program, full payment is required at least 1 business day prior to the first module of the program.

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

Many of our programs include 120-day unlimited, online access to view the recorded program. See the 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.

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.

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.

For group financial assistance requests, please email: financialaid-opd@osgoode.yorku.ca

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.

Please email OsgoodePD@Osgoode.yorku.ca with the date and name of the program you completed.

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.

If you are unsure if a program is for you, please call 416.597.9724 or email OsgoodePD@osgoode.yorku.ca

Please reach out to OPD Technical Support here. 

Unless a program is sold out or otherwise noted, registration closes at 12:00PM (noon) ET the business day before the scheduled program date.

Registration for webinars closes at 10:00 AM ET the morning of the session, unless sold out.