CLA Launches Workplace Generative AI Permissions CPD-Certified course October 30, 2025 By Mary Cormack CLA is delighted to introduce a new resource designed to enhance understanding of the updated and extended workplace generative AI licence permissions. This concise 10-minute online course will provide clarity and guidance for all customers with updated licence permissions under CLA’s commercial and public sector licences, enabling UK professionals to use copyright-protected content when prompting generative AI (GAI) tools.* Access the course Time Cooper, Head of Marketing and Products, commented, “We’re pleased to introduce this CPD-certified short course, a practical resource for professionals navigating the evolving world of generative AI. It’s designed to give users clarity and confidence, helping them understand what’s permitted under their organisation’s CLA Licence and how to use generative AI tools compliantly. By embedding copyright guidance into everyday workflows, we’re helping organisations unlock the full value of their CLA licence while supporting responsible innovation.” Introducing the Workplace Generative AI Permissions Course This complementary course explains the extended Workplace Generative AI Permissions included in applicable commercial and public sector licences since May 1, 2025. Short course learning goals: Understand the new workplace generative AI permissions outlined in the updated CLA licence terms Learn how the permissions granted by commercial and public sector CLA licences support the responsible use of generative AI tools to enhance workflows Support compliance and governance practices by understanding how to avoid infringement when using copyright-protected content to prompt generative AI tools This complementary resource reinforces CLA’s commitment to supporting lawful and responsible content use in the evolving landscape of generative AI. The Workplace Generative AI Permissions short course is part of our broader CPD-certified copyright training, Copyright in the Workplace. Learn to Copy, Right with CLA Useful links Workplace Generative AI Permissions Copyright in the Workplace course Generative AI and Copyright *Subject to certain terms and conditions.
