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MANAGE FOI AND FOISA EFFICIENTLY

Freedom of Information (FOI) Courses

Our comprehensive Freedom of Information (FOI) courses equip public sector professionals with practical skills and knowledge to confidently manage FOI and FOISA requests and maintain compliance with UK and Scottish information access laws.

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Manage FOI and FOISA requests efficiently

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Get the knowledge you need and practical FOI experience

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Get certified with BCS-approved the practitioner certificate in FOI

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Corporate training group of males and females, GDPR training session, 5 people learning data protection training.

MANAGE FOI AND FOISA EFFICIENTLY

Freedom of Information (FOI) Courses

Our comprehensive Freedom of Information (FOI courses equip public sector professionals with practical skills and knowledge to confidently manage FOI and FOISA requests and maintain compliance with UK and Scottish information access laws.

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Manage FOI and FOISA requests efficiently

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Get the knowledge you need and practical FOI experience

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Get certified with BCS-approved the practitioner certificate in FOI

Save time and resources by improving the efficiency of Freedom of Information management 

Our course dates for our FOI live-attended courses can be found on each of the course pages. You can also request a date by getting in touch on our contact page.

BCS Practitioner Certificate in Freedom of Information

BCS Practitioner Certificate in Freedom of Information

(excl VAT) £1850

A practitioner level certificate in Freedom of Information covering the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and other associated legislation. Designed for candidates managing or responding to requests for information from the public or working in this subject area, for instance Information Managers or Freedom of Information (FOI) Practitioners.
Introduction to Scottish Freedom of Information

Introduction to Scottish Freedom of Information

(excl VAT) £375

Introductory level course designed for those who are new to FOISA and request handling and reviews
Practitioner Certificate in Scottish Freedom of Information

Practitioner Certificate in Scottish Freedom of Information

(excl VAT) £1300

Practitioner level course in Freedom of Information online in person.
The Essentials Bundle: Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Records Management

The Essentials Bundle: Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Records Management

(excl VAT) £55

A beginner's introduction to Information Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Records Management. This bundle contains three of our popular courses from the Essentials Collection.
The Essentials Bundle: Freedom of Information and Data Protection

The Essentials Bundle: Freedom of Information and Data Protection

(excl VAT) £40

A beginner's introduction to Freedom of Information and Data Protection. This bundle contains two of our popular courses from the Essentials Collection.
The Essentials Bundle: Freedom of Information and Records Management

The Essentials Bundle: Freedom of Information and Records Management

(excl VAT) £40

A beginner's introduction to Freedom of Information and Records Management. This bundle contains two of our popular courses from the Essentials Collection.
The Essentials Collection in Freedom of Information

The Essentials Collection in Freedom of Information

(excl VAT) £25

An introduction to freedom of information principles including freedom of information rights and duties, handling requests, the information search and appeals and enforcement.

What is Freedom of Information and why efficient management of FOI requests is important?

Freedom of Information gives the public a legal right to request recorded information held by public authorities. Efficient management of these requests is crucial for maintaining transparency, meeting statutory response deadlines, and avoiding reputational damage or regulatory action from poor compliance.

What’s the difference between FOI and FOISA?

While both laws ensure public access to information, the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOI) applies to public authorities in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, while the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) applies to Scottish public authorities.

Though similar in principle, they have distinct differences in timescales, exemptions, and enforcement. FOISA includes unique provisions like the harm test for exemptions and different fee structures. Understanding these differences is essential for organisations operating across UK jurisdictions.

Our courses cover all aspects of Freedom of Information management and request handling, including the Scottish variant of FOI. 

Our FOI and FOISA training approach

Staying current with FOI legislation, case law, and best practices can be challenging for busy professionals. Our training provides structured learning, practical exercises based on real scenarios, and expert guidance on complex issues like applying for exemptions and managing public interest tests.

Who benefits from our Freedom of Information training courses

FOI training is essential for information officers, records managers, and public sector employees who handle information requests. It’s particularly valuable for compliance teams, senior managers responsible for sign-off decisions, and frontline staff who may receive requests. Training ensures consistent handling of requests and confident decision-making across your organisation.

Customised Freedom of Information training to help your team feel confident in their role

We offer the option to customise our AI courses for corporate organisations and larger teams. Let us know your requirements and we’ll build a learning schedule for your staff.

Request in-person and in-house delivery

Company-wide FOI and FOISA expertise in your context

Understand FOI theory and get practical skills

What our customers say

"Very in depth"

The course is great, very in-depth and the platform is so easy to use and manage progress!

S. Dunkerley at EFLTrust

July 2023

"Certainly recommend it"

Thanks to you and the team at Tkm for the help and support you gave during this training, and the incredibly quick responses to questions I asked. I would certainly recommend it as a great option to others.

Janette Ratcliffe, IG Officer

December 2023

"Much more engaging"

The course was better than others I have been on as it was much more engaging. It was more a discussion rather than being talked at and this style of delivery works well for me.

Student

May 2022