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Self-paced training for real-world disruption, conflict and leadership pressure.

Scenario-based, evidence-informed courses built for leaders who need to act with clarity under pressure. Available here and through Athabasca University’s PowerEd.

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Authentik Academy

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Self-paced courses designed for leaders who need practical tools, not theory. Each course gives you clear frameworks, real scenarios, and templates you can use immediately. More courses are being added regularly so check back often!

  • Learn a repeatable approach: frameworks you can apply in minutes, not weeks
  • Practice with real scenarios: decisions, wording, and next steps under pressure
  • Leave with tools: templates, checklists, and scripts you can use tomorrow

Restorative Conflict Resolution for Leaders

Our Flagship course offers a practical, step-by-step approach to handling conflict early, fairly, and with confidence. Take it with Authentik, or through Athabasca University's Power Ed..

  • Best for: people leaders, HR, student services, frontline supervisors
  • Format: self-paced video + practical exercises
  • Includes: expert instructional videos, repeatable 3-step framework, and knowledge checks to ensure mastery

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  • Administrative Investigation Training

    Learn a clear, defensible process for handling workplace misconduct concerns, from first report to final outcome, without losing fairness, timeliness, or credibility.

    • Best for: HR, people leaders, supervisors, student services, managers
    • Format: self-paced modules + practical templates
    • Includes: interview planning tools, question banks, evidence checklists, and report structure
  • Managing Manipulators Training

    Spot common manipulation patterns early and respond with calm, professional structure, so performance conversations stay clean, boundaries hold, and teams stay aligned.

    • Best for: supervisors, HR, team leads, frontline managers
    • Format: scenario-based, self-paced training
    • Includes: language scripts, boundary-setting tools, documentation guides, and “what to do next” playbooks
  • Artificial Intelligence for Leaders

    A practical, low-hype introduction to using AI at work, so leaders can improve decision quality, speed up writing and analysis, and reduce workload without creating new risk.

    • Best for: managers, directors, HR/people leaders, public sector teams
    • Format: self-paced modules + real workplace examples
    • Includes: ready-to-use prompts, governance checklists, and safe-use guidelines for sensitive environments

Why Choose Authentik Academy?

  • Proven Methods

    Built on real-world experience in leadership, conflict resolution, and investigations. We cut through the noise to give you methods that work and can be implemented as soon as you are done your training.

  • Self-Paced Learning

    Learn on your schedule with expert-led video lessons and practical exercises. but self-paced doesn't mean alone! Our expert facilitators will be with you every step of the way.

  • Immediate Application

    Courses designed for leaders in the workplace, classroom, and beyond. Whether you are a teacher, a daycare worker, a manager, or a volunteer, our methods are proven to work in a variety of contexts.

Built from real case work and decades of experience- not abstract theory.

Meet your Instructor - Craig Whitton

Craig Whitton

20 years in conflict resolution, investigations, and leadership training.

Craig Whitton has been leading and teaching conflict resolution, investigations, and leadership training for nearly two decades. Having implemented restorative justice-based student conduct systems and trained professionals at institutions like the Justice Institute of British Columbia and Langara College, Craig brings deep expertise and practical insights to every lesson.