Do you struggle to navigate the complexities of copyright?

Are you feeling unsure about how to handle copyright in your teaching, research or day-to-day work? Many educators, researchers, and library and learning resource departments struggle with navigating copyright rules themselves and aren't confident supporting their student body with their questions and concerns. And the consequences can be daunting from reputational risk to the potential to face legal challenges. That's where our course comes in. We have created a practical, easy-to-follow, four-week course designed specifically for those working in post-16 education to tackle the common pain points you face.

Course Benefits

  • Confused by copyright laws? We break them down into simple terms so you can understand what you can and can’t do with copyrighted materials.

  • Worried about using content in your teaching? Learn how to legally use moving image, sound and other formats in your teaching

  • Don't always have the answers to support students and colleagues? Build the knowledge and confidence to support others to work compliantly within their respective projects

  • Anxious about publishing your research? We’ll help you understand how to share your work without stepping on copyright toes, so you can focus on your passion for discovery.

  • Struggle with the density of the topic? Our engaging lessons, contemporary, real life case-studies and regular assessments will keep you on track.

  • Unsure about the impact of AI? This course will make sure you understand the implications, threats and opportunities presented by this fast-moving technology

Take advantage of our early bird offer

Get this course for just £47 if you sign up before midnight on 25th September. Use the coupon code COPYRIGHT47 at checkout.

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Course curriculum

    1. How to use this course

    2. Before we begin...

    3. Test your learning

    1. Lesson 1 | Introduction to copyright | Explore the origins of copyright and its historical evolution.

    2. Lesson 2 | Introduction to copyright | Appreciate the differences between copyright and other forms of intellectual property.

    3. Lesson 3 | Introduction to copyright | Gain an understanding of the basic principles of copyright and the types of works it protects.

    4. Apply your learning | Introduction to copyright

    1. Lesson 1 | Understand who owns copyright in different types of works.

    2. Lesson 2 | Be able to determine the duration of protection in relation to different types of works.

    3. Lesson 3 | Understand the benefits of licensing for the copyright holder.

    4. Apply your learning | Copyright ownership and licensing.

    1. Lesson 1 | Analyse the concept of Fair Dealing within copyright law, including its purpose and limitations.

    2. Lesson 2 | Identify and evaluate the specific exceptions to copyright protection and the criteria under which they apply.

    3. Lesson 3 | Evaluate the impact of Fair Dealing on creators and users, discussing the balance between copyright protection and public interest.

    4. Apply your learning | Fair dealing and copyright exceptions.

    1. Lesson 1 | Differentiate the unique copyright considerations and exceptions specific to photography, moving images, and audio media.

    2. Lesson 2 | Identify potential copyright issues and apply relevant exceptions across various media types

    3. Lesson 3 | Engage with real-world case studies of copyright disputes to understand legal precedents and their impact on the media industry.

    4. Apply your learning | Copyright issues by medium.

    1. Lesson 1 | Explore the concept of orphan works, including their definition and different categories or works within this framework

    2. Lesson 2 | Examine how UK copyright law impacts public archives, collections, and libraries holding orphan works

    3. Lesson 3 | Understand what is involved in a diligent search for orphan works and their possible right holders.

    4. Apply your learning | Special cases in copyright

About this course

  • £197.00
  • 27 lessons

What learners think of our courses

“It has given me confidence in the job that I do. Copyright is a small but important part in the library so thank you very much for the opportunity to attend the course. . ”

Lynne

“One of the best online webinars I've ever been to - would definitely recommend and look at other Learning on Screen resources in future. Thank you so much. ”

Alice

“Having attended other copyright courses this is the one which has explained copyright clearly and has been relevant to our work with special collections and archives.”

Janet

“The sessions were outstanding and the use of examples and the quizzes really helped.”

Sharon

“I didn't expect to learn so much - the teaching was expert, clearly presented, rich and informative, whilst at the same time being very engaging and interesting.”

Elizabeth

“It's clear that the instructor had a huge wealth of knowledge and a real interest in the intricacies of the magic that is copyright. Thank you!”

Ravana

“I feel more confident in addressing copyright issues now, and I can pass some of the information on to my colleagues.”

Sarah

“Has provided a really useful grounding in the principles of copyright so I now feel confident using material and explaining concepts to students ”

Frankie

Finally get to grips with copyright

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