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This fully accredited, self-paced online course will teach you the knowledge and operational skills to act as a DPO and ensure that GDPR compliance is expertly designed, implemented and maintained. It will also prepare you to pass the C-DPO exam at the first attempt.
The course covers:
Learn in easy, manageable bite-sized chunks, with short video modules.
Learn at a time, place and pace that suits you.
Comes with a learner guide to be read alongside the video modules and retained for future use.
Knowledge-check questions at the end of each module help you gauge what you’ve learned.
Developed by experienced privacy consultants and built on the foundations of our practical experience delivering data protection advice to organisations worldwide.
Taught by a real-world practitioner with extensive knowledge of implementing the GDPR.
Individuals who wish to develop a career as a DPO or who have been appointed as a DPO within their organisation.
Find out how the Certified Data Protection Officer Training Course will help you start or enhance your knowledge and career.
This course is an essential component of the following learning path:
Please note that this course can be purchased with or without the exam as required.
All participants must have a basic knowledge of the GDPR and have passed the Certified GDPR Foundation Self-Paced Online Training Course or Certified GDPR Foundation Training Course.
Please make sure you revise the information covered in the GDPR Foundation course before taking the C-DPO Self-Paced Online Training Course, as certain topics will not be revisited and may be included in the exam.
We strongly recommend you purchase the following:
Attendees take the Certified Data Protection Officer (C-DPO) exam set by IBITGQ at the end of the course. There is no extra charge for this exam.
This course is equivalent to:
28
CPD points
Candidates who pass the exam are awarded the C-DPO (Provisional) qualification by IBITGQ.
To achieve fully Certified DPO status and obtain the C-DPO Professional qualification awarded by IBITGQ, you must provide evidence of 36 months of DPO work experience and 50 CPD learning hours.
You can apply for full certification here.
This course holds accreditation from IBITGQ (International Board for IT Governance Qualifications), a renowned authority in personnel certification within the field of IT governance.
As a premier personnel certification body, IBITGQ specialises in certifying individuals who demonstrate exceptional proficiency in IT governance practices.
IBITGQ maintains accreditation to the ISO/IEC 17024:2012 standard, a globally recognised benchmark for conformity assessment. Accreditation by the International Accreditation Service (IAS) further underscores the course's commitment to meeting stringent certification requirements.
ISO 17024 certification is esteemed within the industry and universally acknowledged by employers worldwide. By aligning with this standard, our course ensures that your qualifications are not only recognised but also highly valued by employers across diverse sectors.
Upon successful completion of the course, you have the opportunity to validate your professional expertise by registering your qualification on the esteemed IBITGQ/GASQ successful candidate register. This platform serves as a testament to your commitment to excellence in IT governance, setting you apart as a distinguished professional in the field.
Provisional exam results will be given immediately after completing the exam, confirmed results will be issued within ten working days with your certificate to your email address.
Yes, if you are unsuccessful on the first attempt you can retake the exam for an additional fee. You can email us to schedule the retest for the exam.
We want you to learn, qualify and progress, and we are committed to providing learning options for all scenarios: deadline-driven, career-orientated, company-wide or interest-led.
Structured learning, with clear direction and guidance from expert practitioners:
Learn and absorb material in a way that works for you:
The most effective learning method for professionals:
Learning as a team and building a culture of awareness:
After you have completed your order, you will receive a sales receipt and a “Thank you for your order” confirmation email. This email will ask you to provide essential participant information and gives instructions on how to access your course. If you don’t receive this email, please check your junk folder.
You must provide the requested participant information, including a valid email address. This applies whether you have made the booking for yourself or on behalf of someone.
Please check this information is correct before submitting, as you are unable to change the participant’s email address once it has been added to our system.
If you are a new customer, you will receive an email from noreply@grcelearning.com with instructions on how to access the LMS (learning management system). If you or other participants do not receive this email, please check your junk folders.
If you have accessed the LMS previously, please log in using your credentials. You can access the LMS at any time from your
My Account page.
Once you have logged in to the LMS, you can download the course material immediately.
Important information: Please read our examination guide before scheduling your exam.
All exams are delivered online using an automated proctor system managed by GASQ on behalf of IBITGQ (International Board for IT Governance Qualifications).
When you’re ready to take your exam, please log in to your My Account page, scroll down to the ‘Self-paced online training courses’ section and click the ‘Course completed’ button. A member of our team will be in touch to provide details of your exam booking procedure.
Exam candidates are required to have:
Please see our examination guide for exact specifications.
You are required to book your exam online at least 96 hours before the exam date.
Please be aware that you can reschedule your exam once (if needed) at least 48 hours before your booked exam date for no additional charge.
