Certificates

The Advanced Collective Bargaining Certificate is for graduates of Cornell ILR School’s Collective Bargaining Certificate and experienced labor relations professionals who wish to deepen their knowledge and skills.

Gain current knowledge of ever-changing employment law issues and employee relations practices and policies. You will receive a comprehensive process for planning, conducting, and concluding internal investigations involving employees. Upon completion experienced internal investigation's professionals can apply for the Cornell ILR Certification Program.

Participants learn how to be the first chair in a labor arbitration case, crafting a compelling narrative using the rules of evidence and effectively conducting direct and cross-examination.

The Cornell ILR Online Labor Studies Program provides busy union activists with an opportunity to take continuing education units without regard to their location or work schedules.

Experienced internal investigations professionals can apply for the certification program, which results in a credential recognizing specialized expertise as an internal investigator. The Advanced Employee Relations and Investigations Certificate is required.

Ready to make a difference in your union, organization, or company? Want to discover how you can become more involved and understand your role at a deeper level?

Earn your certificate and build essential leadership, negotiation and communication skills with this in-person bootcamp.

Whether you manage staff and operations, work in HR, or represent employees, this interactive series provides you with the ability to develop a strategy, prepare for collective bargaining and learn at-the-table skills..

This certificate program equips social changemakers with strategic planning tools, problem-solving skills, data literacy and advocacy techniques. Participants will learn to promote social justice, navigate legal systems, evaluate data and build campaigns. The capstone project allows practical application of these skills to real-world organizational issues, guided by expert instructors.

Managing staff and operations within the confines of a collective bargaining agreement requires a full understanding of contract terms, legal principles, and grievance procedures.