BCS Practitioner Certificate in
Freedom of Information
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, anyone can request access to information held by public authorities. The Act sets out the requirements for the publication of information held by, or held on behalf of, public authorities, and defines the implications for public and private sector organisations, as well as for individuals, in relation to the handling of requests for information. The requirements set out by the Act include the publication and maintenance of publication schemes, the need to respond to requests for information and disclose information requested subject to the appropriate application of legal exemptions.
The BCS Certificate in Freedom of Information provides a qualification that demonstrates a level of application and knowledge obtained by those responsible for dealing with freedom of information within an organisation
There are no formal entry requirements however, it is strongly recommended that candidates attend a BCS accredited training course. Some knowledge of the FOI law and applying this in a work context would be beneficial.
Guided learning – 40 hours
Independent learning – 16 hours
Exam – 90 minutes
90 minute scenario based ‘closed book’ digital exam:
– 6 multiple choice questions (State and Describe)
– 12 multiple response questions (Explain)
– 3 scenario-based questions (Apply and Analyse).
ALLNET Law is proud to be an BCS Official Training Partner, providing delegates with the specialist training and tools to pass the Foundation Certificate in Data Protection certification. All our courses are taught by qualified practitioners with commercial experience.
At ALLNET Law we strive to give our delegates the hands-on experience and do not only focus on the knowledge and exam techniques. Our comprehensive style of delivery provides you with the practical application and invaluable insight to Data Privacy, Information Security and Compliance in the real world.