This course is ideal if you’re looking to advance your knowledge and now want to take the next step in your GDPR career by becoming a DPO. Under the GDPR, DPOs are required to have a level of expertise in national and European data protection law, as well as in-depth knowledge of the Regulation. They must also have a good understanding of how to build, implement and manage data protection programmes.
This combination course will equip you with in-depth knowledge of the GDPR and the skills you need to meet the Regulation’s DPO requirements.
Learn from an experienced privacy consultant and gain a practical understanding of the GDPR. This course delves into the Regulation’s details, discussing how each aspect can be translated into implementation actions for your organisation. Understand how the GDPR applies in a real-world context with real-life examples.
Gain the knowledge and operational skills to fulfil the DPO role and understand how a DPO fits in with other departments of the organisation. This course uses practical examples and exercises, and will teach you how to monitor and maintain compliance with the GDPR.
Designed and developed from our extensive experience gained advising on compliance with data privacy laws and related information security standards.
Successful completion of the course and included exam leads to the ISO 17024-certificated UK GDPR P, and the C-DPO Provisional Level qualification.
Develop the operational skills and knowledge to perform the DPO role, and covers all the activities required to ensure and maintain GDPR compliance.
Delivered by experienced privacy consultants, this combination course offers practical examples and exercises to help you fulfil your duties.
An experienced privacy consultant will use a combination of practical exercises and real-life examples.
Develop the skills and understanding required to achieve and maintain GDPR compliance.
Staff who are responsible or involved in ensuring their organisation becomes GDPR compliant, and staff who have been appointed as a DPO and require training to fulfil the role. Anyone looking to develop their career in GDPR or data protection with a professional qualification.
Course materials, lunch and the exams are all included in this course, as well as a DPIA tool and a GDPR compliance gap assessment tool.
You will be sent the course materials in advance of the course, so please bring them with you, as well as a pop-up-enabled laptop or tablet to sit the exams.
Day 1: 9.30 am – 5.00 pm
Day 2: 9:15 am – 5:00 pm
Day 3: 9:15 am – 5:00 pm
Day 4: 9:15 am – 5:00 pm
Day 5: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Day 6: 9:15 am – 5:00 pm
Before joining this course, you must have knowledge of the EU GDPR and have passed the Certified EU GDPR Foundation examination.
Please make sure you revise the topics covered in the GDPR Foundation course before attending this combination training course, as they may be included in the exam.
We strongly recommend you purchase and read the standard prior to attending the course:
Attendees take the UK GDPR P examination at the end of day four:
The online C-DPO exam is taken on the final day of the course:
This course is equivalent to:
42
CPD points
Candidates who pass the included exams are awarded the UK GDPR Practitioner (UK GDPR P) and C-DPO Provisional qualifications.
Please note that in order to get the C-DPO Professional level qualification, you must prove 24 months DPO work experience and 100 CPD learning hours.
All courses hold accreditations from IBITGQ (International Board for IT Governance Qualifications).
The Certified GDPR Practitioner courses is also accredited by CIISec (The Chartered Institute of Information Security) and satisfies the CIISec Knowledge Areas requirements at Level 1: A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, B2 and C3.
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.
Delegates must bring a form of photographic ID with them as the invigilator may request to check it prior to the exam.
Provisional exam results will be given immediately after completing the exam; confirmed results will be issued within 10 working days, after which you’ll receive your certificate by email if you passed.
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.
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