Available courses

Introduction to Civil Curriculum

This curriculum introduces the user to the civil process in the North Carolina Judicial Branch of government. This curriculum is a blended format, a combination of self-directed e-learning modules and tests, and a classroom session. The online curriculum is composed of four sections:

  1. Instructions on completing the curriculum
  2. Judicial Foundations
  3. Civil Coursework
  4. An online exam for all of the information presented. 

This curriculum must be completed prior to registering for the classroom portion, which is Introduction to Civil Classroom. Exception requests will not be granted.

Once you have completed the Introduction to Civil Curriculum, please contact the Learning Center at LearningCenter@nccourts.org or (919) 890-1271 so that we can register you for the classroom portion. If you need assistance with finding classes, please reach out.

Introduction to Criminal Curriculum

This curriculum introduces the user to the criminal process in the North Carolina Judicial Branch of government. This curriculum is a blended format, a combination of self-directed e-learning modules and a classroom session. The classroom portion is a separate class for which one must register in the Learning Center.

The online curriculum is composed of three sections:

  1. Instructions on completing the curriculum
  2. Judicial Foundations
  3. Criminal Coursework

This curriculum must be completed prior to registering for the classroom portion, which is Introduction to Criminal Classroom. Exception requests will not be granted.

Once you have completed the Introduction to Criminal Curriculum, please contact the Learning Center at LearningCenter@nccourts.org or (919) 890-1271 so that we can register you for the classroom portion. If you need assistance with finding classes, please reach out.

Court Manager Fundamentals Playlist

This playlist comprises a selection of training modules that will provide court managers with the foundations to provide effective management to the trial courts and provide legal information.


Unlawful Workplace Harassment

COURSE SUMMARY

NCAOC Human Resources Division designed this practice session to equip you with practical skills to analyze on-the-job situations for unlawful workplace harassment and apply appropriate actions. Harassment is discrimination. 

This session will reinforce responsibilities for both employees and supervisors related to discrimination within the Judicial Branch.

COVERAGE

The Judicial Branch Unlawful Workplace Harassment Policy (adopted May 25, 2000) applies to all employees of all judicial officials and other hiring authorities within the North Carolina Judicial Branch.

The policy is based on federal and state law.

All officers, employees, and agents of the North Carolina Judicial Branch are protected under this policy.

Trauma-Informed Courts

Building Trauma-Informed Courts

Welcome to the online training modules on trauma-informed courts. These modules will help you better understand trauma and what you can do to help address its effects on the people who appear in your courtroom. It will give you practical tools to more effectively interact with defendants, victims, and witnesses who have experienced trauma. These tools can help us realize some of our most critical goals: fewer repeat offenders, less crime, fewer victims, and healthier communities.

 The training series consists of an introduction and four modules. Modules are meant to be taken in order, and all modules are required for completion. The handouts are optional.

Sovereign Citizens

COURSE SUMMARY

This course is designed to help improve the knowledge and understanding of judicial employees so they may safely respond to sovereign citizens and the challenges they present.

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Organizational Development Division
NC Administrative Office of the Courts