Freedom of Information Act Certificate Course

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) ensures that public bodies and organizations uphold the principles of transparency and trustworthiness when it comes to storing and sharing information.

It outlines how and why organizations must share details of their activities with the public.

You Will Learn:

• Why the UK government passed the FOIA, the principles behind the act, and the bodies that fall within its scope
• The circumstances under which information falls into the remit of the act, who can make a request for information, and how organizations should respond to requests
• The main duties you have under the Act, including the duty to proactively publish information detailing the activities of your organization
• Additional pieces of legislation that you may need to consider when publishing and sharing information under the FOIA, including the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Equality Act 2010

Benefits of Studying This Course

• If you work for a body covered by the act, this course will help you fulfil your obligations under the law
• If you wish to make a request for information under the act, this course will help you understand your rights
• If you are interested in privacy and data protection issues, this course will help further your understanding of these topics
• If you have a general interest in UK law, this course will further your knowledge of a variety of legal issues

Who can take the course?
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

What is the structure of the course?
The course is broken down into 4 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

Where / when can I study the course?
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web-based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices, and smartphones so you can even study while on the move!

Is there a test at the end of the course?
Once you have completed all modules there is a multiple-choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

What is the pass mark for the final test?
The pass mark for the test is 70%. If you don’t pass the test the first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

When will I receive my certificate?
Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it.

How long does it take to complete the course?
We estimate that the course will take about 2.5 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Freedom of Information Act course content

Freedom of Information Act course details

• Course Access: Lifetime
• Exams Included: Yes 
• Compatibility: All major browsers/devices