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Mastering Copyright Law in Public Relations
Navigating copyright essentials for PR professionals
Ready to secure your position at the forefront of public relations? Dive into this online course from the University of Lincoln and unravel the legal complexities critical to crafting robust PR strategies. Learn to protect yourself and your client’s art and navigate the legal landscape like a pro.
Understand the basics of copyright in public relations
Begin this course with the essentials of copyright as it applies in the realm of public relations. Pivotal to your professional integrity and success, you’ll lay a strong foundation by explaining what copyright means in the context of PR and how it affects your press releases.
Navigate the intricacies of intellectual property law and content licensing
Intellectual property law can be a maze – this two-week course aims to make these complexities manageable.
You’ll learn about various forms of intellectual property and understand the legal protections available for each to effectively apply them in your daily PR practices.You’ll also gain insight into negotiating rights, understanding contracts, and ensuring all bases are covered to avoid legal pitfalls.
Explore the intersection of copyright law and social media
In the digital age, social media platforms are battlegrounds that need careful navigation. This section delves into the specific challenges and strategies for managing content legally across various social channels, offering insights and tools to maintain compliance while engaging audiences effectively.
From understanding copyright basics to mastering content licensing and navigating digital platforms legally, you’ll gain confidence and skills that make you not only competent but indispensable in your field.
Syllabus
Week 1
What is copyright?
Welcome & Course Overview
This activity provides you an overview of the course as well as wider information about the content learned in week 1.
The meaning of copyright
Read the following article and answer the four-question quiz
Copyright and public relations
Read this short article
Copyright and the law
Where copyright fits into the UK legal system and what the law says.
How long does copyright last?
The duration of copyright varies depending on what has been created.
Summary
This activity gives you a summary of your learning for the week.
Week 2
Copyright dangers and how to avoid them
Week 2 Overview
In this step you will gain an overview of the learning content for week 2
Use of photos & video
If you want to use a photograph for a PR project it is all too easy to visit a search engine like Google, find an image and download it, but whose photo is it and are you safe to use it?
Use of other people's words
When is it safe to use what other people have written in PR content?
The fair dealing defence
The law provides extra protection for work created in the public interest.
Use of hyperlinks
Does linking to websites infringe on copyright?
Legal remedies
So what can happen to a defendant in a breach of copyright case?
Summary
This activity provides you with a summary of learning for week 2.
When would you like to start?
Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners. If the course hasn’t started yet you’ll see the future date listed below.
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Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Explore the meaning of copyright.
- Identify how long copyright lasts.
- Explain why copyright law is important in public relations.
Who is the course for?
This course is ideal for PR professionals seeking legal fundamentals, students aspiring to enter the PR industry, and any business professionals who want to use public relations techniques legally and effectively.
Who will you learn with?
Who developed the course?
Established
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Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK
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Ways to learn
Choose the best way to learn for you!
Subscribe & save
$244.99 for a whole year
Automatically renews
Develop skills to further your career
- Access to this course
- Access to 1,000+ courses
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Digital certificate when you're eligible
Cancel for free anytime
Buy this course
$109/one-off payment
Fulfill your current learning need
- Access to this course
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Printed and digital certificate when you’re eligible
Limited access
Free
Sample the course materials
- Access expires 29 Oct 2024
Find out more about certificates, Unlimited or buying a course (Upgrades) Sale price available until 31 October 2024 at 23:59 (UTC). T&Cs apply. |
Find out more about certificates, Unlimited or buying a course (Upgrades)
Sale price available until 31 October 2024 at 23:59 (UTC). T&Cs apply.
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- Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
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- Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
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- Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate
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