Freedom of Information for Public Sector Employees

Freedom of Information for Public Sector Employees e-learning

This course provides staff who handle Freedom of Information (FOI) requests with the necessary understanding to process requests in compliance with the legislation.

Find out more about what this course covers below.

What is included in this e-learning course?

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) aims to make public authorities more transparent and accountable by giving the public a legal right of access to recorded information held.

Our Freedom of Information for Public Sector Employees course gives staff the skills and knowledge to handle FOI requests with confidence and maintain compliance.

Topics covered in this e-learning course include:

What is the Freedom of Information Act?
What information FOI apply to?
What makes an FOI request valid?
The process for handling a request
Exemptions and where these might apply
Internal reviews, Information Commissioners Office (ICO) appeals and enforcement
Publication schemes

How long does this e-learning course take to complete?

This course takes around 45 minutes to complete.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion?

When using the Veritau Learn platform, each member of staff will automatically receive a certificate to evidence their training once they complete a course.

How often should users complete this training?

The ICO states that all staff should complete data protection training at least every 2 years, as a minimum.

Who is the intended audience for this e-learning course?

This course is recommended for all public sector employees.

Already have your own LMS? No problem!

You can purchase our data protection training courses as a standalone package.

Our full suite of courses is available in a range of formats and can be easily integrated into your existing LMS, ensuring a smooth and efficient roll out across your organisation.

Please note that with this option, we’re unable to provide a certificate upon completion. However, you’re welcome to issue a certificate in line with your usual process.