2025-2026 IOA Events and Training

Webinars

IOA Webinars are free for members and $250 USD per webinar for non-members. Learn more about IOA's Webinars. 

• 9 January | Updates from IOA’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Working Group: A Discussion of How AI is Affecting Our Practices and Field, Including Possible Uses, Benefits, Concerns, and Resources
  
• 13 March | Photography for Coaching on Self-Image
• 28 May | Intercultural Communication: Working with International Teams
• 17 July | No Visitor Left Unchanged
• 15 October | Engaging Visitors: The Vital Functions of Ombuds Office Websites

• 12 February 2026 | Nervous System Literacy: A Missing Link in Fostering Inclusion and Belonging

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Seminars

IOA Seminars are $50 for members, students, and retired members. They are $250 for non-members. Learn more about IOA's Seminars. 

• 27 February | The Art of Facilitating a Settlement
• 12 June | Ombudsing with Unions
• 14 August | Ombuds Contract Work: Scoping the Work from Intake to Impact
• 20 November | Cultural Humility, Part 2: Self-Care and Resilience
• 12 December | Crafting Your Ombuds Practice Philosophy: Integrating Identity, Theoretical Frameworks, and Organizational Culture

• 23 January 2026 | Navigating Confidentiality as an Ombuds Every Day

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Core Courses

IOA Core Courses are $475 USD for members and $775 for non-members. Early-bird rates are available. Learn more about IOA's Core Courses.

• 23 January | Inclusive Facilitation: Workplace Culture, Trust Building, and Collaboration
• 8, 15, 22, & 29 May | Series: Conflict Coaching for Breakthroughs (TM) - Key Tools for Ombuds
• 9-10 July | Play-Simulate-Reflect: A Framework for Deep Facilitation
• 7, 14, 21 & 28 October | The Power of Presence. Understanding Human Dynamics of Conflict and Liberation Pathways 

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Foundations Courses

IOA Virtual Foundation Courses are $1.895 USD for members and $2,495 for non-members. In-person Foundations are $2,095 for members and $2,595 for non-members. Learn more about IOA's Foundations of the Organizational Ombuds Course.

• 8 - 11 December | Virtual | 8:00 AM PT - 12:00 PM PT  | 11:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
• 8 - 11 December | Virtual | 9:00 AM PT - 1:00 PM PT | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET

2026 Courses

• 12-15 January | Virtual | 8:00 AM PT - 12:00 PM PT  | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET
• 23-26 February | Virtual | 8:00 AM PT - 12:00 PM PT  | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET
• 16-19 March | Virtual | 8:00 AM PT - 12:00 PM PT  | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET
• 4-6 May | In-Person | San Francisco
• 13-15 May | In Person | Ottawa, Ontario
• 1-4 June | Virtual | 8:00 AM PT - 12:00 PM PT  | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET
• 20-23 July | Virtual | 8:00 AM PT - 12:00 PM PT  | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET
• 17-20 August | Virtual | 8:00 AM PT - 12:00 PM PT  | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET
• 5-8 October | Virtual | 8:00 AM PT - 12:00 PM PT  | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET
• 2-5 November | Virtual | Cohort 1:  8:00 AM PT - 12:00 PM PT  | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET
• 2-5 November | Virtual | Cohort 2: 9:00 AM PT - 1:00 PM PT | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET

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On-Demand and Recordings

Visit the Online Learning Center for on-demand courses, recorded webinars, and other special courses for purchase. Prices vary by course. All members receive webinar recordings with membership.

• On-Demand | The Nuts & Bolts of Setting Up an Ombuds Office Course (Currently being refreshed)
• On-Demand | National Equity Project Workshop Series for Ombuds: Implicit Bias, Microaggressions and Structural Racism (Free for members)
• On-Demand | The Numbers Share (some of) the Story: Using Data in Daily Ombuds Work 
• On-Demand | Webinars (2015-present)

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More IOA events include:

• IOA  Annual Conference - An in-person event to promote ombuds awareness, increase knowledge and enhance personal skills. 
• September Symposium - A two-day virtual conference
• Community Connections - Monthly Members-Only Networking and informal topical meetings,

Learn More About Ombuds Training Opportunities

Need help discovering which training courses are right for you. Use the table below to explore all of IOA's training opportunities.  

Trainings	Great for Aspiring Ombuds	Great for New & Emerging Ombuds	Great for Experienced Ombuds	Great for Non-Ombuds
Annual Conference
Annual Ombuds Day
Core Courses
Foundations of Organizational Ombuds Courses
The Independent Voice
The Journal of the IOA
Live & On-Demand Webinars
The Nuts & Bolts of Starting an Ombuds Office
September Symposium

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Training Map for New Ombuds

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