The Office of Information Policy (OIP) has announced updated dates for its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) training sessions, following rescheduling caused by the government shutdown. These trainings are intended for agency FOIA professionals and those with related responsibilities.
According to OIP, the courses are meant to serve personnel at all levels, from new hires to experienced managers. The sessions will be held virtually and taught in real time by OIP instructors. Additional training opportunities for the spring and summer will be announced later.
OIP stated, "As Fiscal Year 2026 quickly approaches, we are excited to announce our upcoming virtual training courses. You can find these courses listed on OIP’s Training page."
The currently scheduled courses and their dates include:
- Virtual Chief FOIA Officer Report Refresher Training: December 8, 2025
- Virtual Litigation Seminar: December 10, 2025
- Virtual Exemption 1 and Exemption 7 Training: December 10, 2025
- Virtual Introduction to the Freedom of Information Act: December 16, 2025
- Virtual Exemption 4 and Exemption 5 Training: January 13, 2026
- Virtual Privacy Considerations Training: January 21, 2026
- Virtual Administrative Appeals, FOIA Compliance, and Customer Service Training: January 28, 2026
- Virtual Advanced Freedom of Information Act Training: February 4, 2026
Further information about these sessions is available on OIP’s official website.
