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Using the Freedom of Information Act £99.95

Course summary

Price:	£99.95 incl VAT - payment options
Aimed at:	Newspaper & magazine journalists
Duration:	6-8 hrs approx - flexible study
Accreditation:	ODLQC / ABCC
Qualification:	CTJT professional diploma

This course is an effective and inexpensive way to sharpen your knowledge on the Freedom of Information Act.

It can be done in the office, or at home, in a few two-hour sessions.

You get one of the country's leading journalism trainers as your personal tutor - and an accredited diploma to put on your CV and in your portfolio.

Our track record

• top UK newspapers and magazines these courses to train their journalists
• we're fully accredited and have passed strict government checks
• our clients vouch for us. You can speak to them before you enrol. Email us
• Why you can trust us

 
Using the Freedom of Information Act course entry requirements

The course is for anyone who needs to polish their knowledge on the Freedom of Information Act.

• What the Freedom of Information Act is and what it’s for
• The rights that the act gives journalists
• How to use the act to generate stories and features
• Using the act for campaigns and to re-visit old stories
• What to do when requests are turned down

Using the Freedom of Information Act course duration and hours

The course takes around 6 to 8 hours. You can work at your own pace and fit your studies around your job and other commitments.

Your tutor

Your tutor will be Cleland Thom, who is recognised as one of the UK's leading journalism trainers.

Tutor support

You can chat to your tutor using Skype when you need help, or you can e-mail them. You will usually hear back straight away.

Assessment

You will be set some assignments to send in for marking and assessment.

The assessment will include tips and advice on how to improve the way you work.

Any questions?

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