Take Advantage of State Sponsorship of the Creative Commons Certificate

Published: Sept. 22, 2022

The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) is sponsoring seats (covering the costs) for the Creative Commons Certificate. This opportunity is for faculty, librarians, instructional designers, or staff members who may benefit from this training. The Certificate program offers in-depth courses about CC licenses, open practices, and the ethos of the Commons. Courses are composed of readings, quizzes, discussions, and practical exercises to develop learners’ open skills. The courses provide personalized engagement with expert facilitators and copyright lawyers in the field and offer a 1:25 (max) ratio of facilitators to course participants. Current offerings include a CC Certificate for Open Culture/ GLAM, a CC Certificate for Academic Librarians, and a CC Certificate for Educators. Courses are open to everyone, from university stude and entry-level professionals to experts in the fields of library science, education, and cultural heritage. Those interested can submit an application (deadline is 11/15/22).