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Copyright Licensing

Understand how licensing protects and enables the use of copyright works.

Duration

Half day

Format

Online

Level

Intermediate

CPD Points

3

Price

£195 + VAT

Course Overview

Are you confident in managing and using copyright licences effectively?

This CPD-accredited, half-day intermediate course provides a comprehensive introduction to copyright licensing. You’ll gain a solid understanding of how licences work, their role in enabling the reuse of intellectual property assets, and how to navigate different licensing models including transactional, open access, and collective licences.

The course includes practical insights into licensing issues like eBooks, the role of licensing bodies, and best practices for managing licensing information within your organisation.

2026 Dates:

  • 12 May (9:30am-1pm)
  • 3 November (9:30am-1pm)

Further dates potentially available by request – contact us now!

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand licensing frameworks
  • Analyse the role of copyright licensing in different settings.
  • Describe the differences between transactional, open, and collective licensing.
  • Examine issues associated with eBook licensing.
  • Understand the function of collective licensing bodies, the types of rights holders and works they represent, and the main principles underpinning their licences.
  • Discuss open access licensing, with specific reference to Creative Commons licences.
  • Understand the importance of organisational documentation and information sharing about copyright licences.

Participant Feedback

“Sean was really great, made it more interesting and had lots of experience... He was really helpful in answering questions."

Melanie Williamson, Manchester Art Gallery, Course Participant 2025

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

  • Content creators and rights managers
  • Legal, compliance, and information governance professionals
  • Library, museum, and archive staff
  • Anyone managing or using copyright licences

What’s included

What You'll Leave With

You’ll leave this course with a clear understanding of different licensing models, how to work with licensing bodies, and how to manage copyright licences effectively within your organisation.

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Intermediate Certifications

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Advanced Certifications

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