Who Should Attend this BCS Practitioner Certificate in Freedom of Information Training Course?
The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Freedom of Information Training Course is designed for delegates involved in managing, advising, or responding to requests under the Freedom of Information Act. Based on guidance from BCS, this FOI Training is particularly suitable for:
- Freedom of Information (FOI) Officers and Practitioners
- Information Governance and Assurance Managers
- Data Protection and Privacy Officers
- Solicitors and Legal Advisors handling disclosure matters
- Compliance and Regulatory Professionals
- Risk and Assurance Managers
- Records and Information Management Specialists
- Project and Programme Managers working with public information
- Procurement and Contract Management Professionals
- Senior Managers and Directors with information governance responsibilities
Prerequisites for the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Freedom of Information Training Course
There are no formal entry requirements; however, having some prior understanding of Freedom of Information law and its workplace application can be beneficial for smoother learning and better exam preparation.
BCS Practitioner Certificate in Freedom of Information Training Course Overview
The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Freedom of Information Training introduces delegates to the principles of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. It explains how to interpret legislation, manage information requests, and make confident, lawful decisions.
This training supports professionals responsible for handling FOI requests. It builds the ability to apply exemptions, conduct public interest tests, manage appeals, and understand the relationship between FOI, Environmental Information Regulations, and data protection laws.
This 5-Day course offered by The Knowledge Academy enables delegates to apply FOI principles with confidence. It strengthens practical decision-making, builds compliance capability, and prepares delegates to manage Freedom of Information duties effectively within their organisations.
BCS Practitioner Certificate in Freedom of Information Training Course Objectives
- To identify FOI exemptions and apply the public interest test
- To apply legal judgments fairly under legislation and case law
- To implement procedures ensuring FOI and EIR 2004 compliance
- To understand FOI’s link with UK-GDPR, EU-GDPR, and the Data Protection Act 2018
- To develop review processes for consistent organisational FOI compliance
- To apply FOI in practice and advise colleagues and the public accurately
After attending the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Freedom of Information Training, delegates will be able to handle requests under the FOI Act with confidence, ensure compliance with regulations, manage records, implement publication schemes, and address disclosure challenges while upholding ethical standards.