What you'll learn Understand the core principles of copyright law. Learn how copyright applies in the workplace and why it matters for every employee. Apply practical compliance strategies. Discover actionable steps to support copyright compliance and embed it into your daily workflows. Spot and prevent infringement. Recognise common copyright pitfalls and learn how to avoid them in routine tasks. Make the most of your CLA Business Licence. Build awareness of the permissions your licence grants—and how to use them confidently. Clarity on extended GAI licence permissions. An additional short course provides guidance on using published content to prompt GAI tools under the terms of your licence. Strengthen your Governance Framework. See how copyright compliance supports broader ESG, governance, and risk management goals. Understand the consequences of infringement. Explore the legal, ethical, and reputational risks of non-compliance. Navigate copyright licences with confidence. Get to grips with Creative Commons, Public Domain, and the CLA Business Licence. Access ongoing support tools. Learn how to use CLA’s Interactive Tool and other resources to resolve copyright queries quickly and independently. Explore the role of Collective Management Organisations (CMOs). Understand how CMOs operate and their role in protecting creators’ rights. Read more What businesses say about our copyright training "A much more engaging experience than the typical eLearning course" Stefan Redfern, Turley "This is one of the most unique work trainings I have completed. Very refreshing and informative" Anthony Tills, Forward2Employment "I found it extremely valuable in gaining more insight into Copyright and what our responsibilities are as a company" Jill Jennings, Personal Data Management Ltd “Gives you the groundwork to better understand the questions you need to consider when using content at work” Liz Ross Martyn, The Printing Charity "This course gave a clear understanding on copyright laws, in easy to follow scenarios" Annette Tomlin, Roythorns LLP "Very good course, better than the usual sit and listen" Jessica Marshall, Forward2Employment “I found the training very compelling!” Nina Moreno, Legal Counsel, Quadrature Climate Foundation "The course explained a complex issue in a simple to understand format. It also offered resources to refer back to" Emma Brophy, Bedford Estates "Engaging way to deliver a topic that can be tough to understand" Hannalore Bambrick-Sattar, FRFL A detailed introduction to our Copyright in the Workplace course What can learners expect from the course? Expand each dropdown to find out more. Introduction - what is copyright? A brief introduction to copyright compliance for businesses An introduction to copyright infringement prevention and why it is important Work shared on social media without permission! Why this counts as copyright infringement Why you need you be careful with what you share, who with and why attribution is key Recognising infringement, and copyright infringement prevention Does it count as copyright infringement, even if it’s unintentional? How to prevent copyright infringement in future Copyright compliance responsibility Whose responsibility is it to act if copyright infringement has been identified What action should they take? Reusing published material compliantly in the workplace How can we use works protected by copyright in the workplace compliantly? Licences and exceptions, including an introduction to public domain and Creative Commons The CLA Business Licence What the CLA Business Licence is, why it exists and what it permits Using images found online How to avoid infringing copyright when using images found online Reporting copyright infringement What to do if you think your organisation is infringing copyright, and the consequences if legal action is taken Recap: The five key principles of copyright The 5 key takeaways to remember when considering compliant content use in the workplace Your ongoing Copyright Companion resource The course is accompanied by an online interactive tool to support copyright compliance beyond course completion. This real-time resource is designed to help employees navigate ongoing copyright questions easily on a day-to-day basis. Understand what you can copy and who it can be shared with under the terms of your CLA Business licence Q&A structure guides user to a real-time answer on compliant content use Offers ‘quick’ and ‘detailed’ guides for an optimal user experience Learning gains 83% of course users reported increased confidence in understanding copyright *Figure as of 23 August 2025 Who is this CPD-Certified copyright course for? Anyone who copies and shares digital or physical materials in the workplace Small business owners Larger business owners Compliance professionals Colleagues who collaborate within their teams Organisations that want to mitigate risk and avoid copyright infringement Check out our FAQ section to learn more. Why should my organisation take Copyright in the Workplace? Bridges organisational knowledge gaps Elevates copyright law comprehension across departments Provides a centralised authority for workplace copyright queries Mitigates inadvertent infringement risks within your organisation Boosts compliant and confident collaboration between colleagues Enhances understanding of CLA Licence permissions Get the course information pack Access the course and companion resource information pack via a download link. It will also be sent to your email. Download the pack Enquire now Suitable for all businesses, including charities. Please note: If your organisation is in the Pharma, Legal, PR, Public or Education sectors, register your interest for news on sector-specific copyright courses on this: HERE "*" indicates required fields FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.First Name*Last Name*Email*Organisation Name*This field is hidden when viewing the formLead OwnerThis field is hidden when viewing the formSectorBusinessFurther EducationHigher EducationThis field is hidden when viewing the formStatusThis field is hidden when viewing the formRecord TypeThis field is hidden when viewing the formLead SourceThis field is hidden when viewing the formSubjectThis field is hidden when viewing the formCopyright Course/TrainingPrivacy Policy* By completing this form I agree to CLA's Privacy Policy Subscribe Stay up to date with news and features from CLA. Unsubscribe at any time. 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Roles and responsibilities in the copyright ecosystem. 7. Permissions granted under the CLA Business Licence What is the price of the course and companion tool? Pricing is dependent on business size (there is no restriction on user numbers). Please enquire directly for further details. Can you pass/fail the course? No, you cannot pass or fail the course. This course is designed to elevate your knowledge and understanding of copyright and how everyday actions in the workplace may break the law, by guiding you through an interactive storyline. You will be presented with a mixture of multiple choice and open-ended questions, if you choose the wrong path, you will be offered more detailed information in order to find your way to the optimal path. The questions are designed to test your knowledge as you work through the course, but there will be no score or pass/fail mark at the end. Who is this copyright course for? CLA’s Copyright in the Workplace course provides a foundational understanding of copyright law in the workplace. The Copyright Companion tool has been developed to further support employees with ongoing questions around copyright, and permissions granted under the CLA Business Licence. The course and supporting tool are beneficial for all levels of employees across all departments in your organisation, especially those who use and share content. Both products will educate your teams on the basics of copyright, the permissions within the CLA Licence and how their day-to-day actions may result in a copyright compliance risk. See more Already registered? Please contact your company lead who will provide you with an access link unique to your organisation. If you are the company lead and no longer have access to this link, please contact our support team at support.copyrightcourses@cla.co.uk
