About us

Building better workplaces through civility

The International Civility Academy is the online school of Civility Experts Inc., based in Canada and serving learners worldwide. Our micro courses build competency in civility, one practical skill at a time.

Canadian Values: Global Civility Standards

Our philosophy

We believe civility can be learned

Civility is a measurable set of skills that shapes trust, communication, and performance at work. We believe those skills can be taught, practised, and applied by anyone, and that workplaces improve when they are.

Personal Development and Mentorship

Would you like support applying these concepts to your own work and life? Private 60-minute mentorship sessions with Dr. Lew Bayer are available at $250 CAD, with payment due at booking. Book a session. For group sessions, please write to solutions@civilityexperts.com.

Work with us

We welcome affiliate arrangements, licensing of the school for branded sister schools, and cross-promotion partnerships. Write to solutions@civilityexperts.com to start a conversation.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Lew Bayer

Dr. Lew Bayer is internationally recognized as the leading expert on civility at work. She is CEO of Civility Experts Inc., a multinational civility training group with more than 500 affiliates in 46 countries, and the author of 23 books, including the bestseller The 30% Solution and a new book on diplomacy due for release in January 2027. With some 30 years of experience as a practitioner and mentor, Lew and her team of social architects help organizations build better workplaces by building competency in civility. She serves as faculty at the Canadian Management Centre, is Director of the International Civility Trainers' Consortium, and is currently embracing her role as Canadian Civility Ambassador.
“Civility is its own reward.”
CIVILITY EXPERTS INC.
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Start building your civility skills today

Begin with a single micro course and earn your first credit toward a Certificate of Completion.

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Each micro course is a focused, stand-alone module that earns one credit toward your certificate.
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