The Osgoode/FCO Certificate Advanced Issues in Ombuds Practice

For the more experienced Ombuds professional, this four-day advanced certificate – offered in two distinct modules – will explore and analyze some of the most challenging problems confronting today’s Ombuds. This advanced intensive and interactive program will give you the knowledge and practical skills you need to excel in an Ombuds’ practice. Created by the developers of the highly successful Osgoode/FCO Certificate – Essentials for Ombuds, this program will focus on practical, real world situations and provide ample opportunity for hands-on learning, questions, and class discussion. Whether it’s examining the elements of a major investigation or assessing how to effectively lead your Ombuds office, the faculty will ensure you leave with tactics and solutions to overcome these often vexing situations.

Issuer	Osgoode Professional Development, York University
Issued On	1782734400
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