Copyright Essentials

An understanding of copyright is essential for any successful publisher. Copyright issues occur in a huge number of places, and it is important to be armed with the right knowledge that will help you to ensure the publishing process runs smoothly.

This module will give you the confidence to understand the ins-and-outs of supplier and author agreements, to review licences for rights and third-party permissions, and to protect yourself and your company against the risks involved in data protection and privacy issues and use of trademarks.

Course Content

Copyright Basics
Author Contracts
Rights and Permissions
People, Products and Patents

e-Learning modules are optimised for desktop and laptop devices and not tablets and smartphones.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this module you will:

be able to understand enough of the legal basics of copyright and related laws to draw up, check or implement supplier (including author) agreements
be able to recognise issues and review licences for rights and third party permissions
be more highly attuned to the risks involved in data protection, use of trademarks, and privacy issues

This course contributes to PUB 9, 16, 25, 26, and 27 of the Book & Journal Publishing National Occupational Standards.

How does the course work?

Copyright Essentials has four modules. Each module has detailed explanations of the relevant areas of copyright, and quizzes for self-assessment. Finishing all sections of each module leads to your completion certificate being issued.

How to enrol

To enrol, you need to click on the Add to Cart button on this page. You will be asked to register (if you have not already done so). You will, at that point, be asked to pay by credit/debit card.

Important note: You will have access to the course for eight months from the date of your enrolment.

Refunds: Fees for e-Learning Modules are non-refundable, as immediate access is available to all the relevant course material.

What is included?

Course Materials

Full access to the PTC's online learning platform where you will find all the materials you need to complete the course. Where relevant, downloadable materials are provided so you can practise your new skills as many times as you need to feel confident that you have mastered them.

Certificate

Upon successfully completing the course you will receive a completion certificate from PTC.

Who is it for?

About the author

Richard Balkwill

Educated at Charterhouse, and with an MA in French and Spanish from Christ Church, Oxford, Richard Balkwill spent twenty-five years in educational, academic and children’s publishing.

In 1992 he set up Copytrain, offering training and copyright consultancies to publishers, and undertaking writing commissions. He is a recognised international expert in the field of copyright, rights and permissions, having worked for both UNESCO and WIPO on issues relating to copyright and intellectual property protection in the publishing and digital fields.

£90.00

Study Time

Two to four hours for each of the four modules

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