GDPR – Certified Data Protection Officer

Course code: GDPR

The PECB Certified Data Protection Officer training course enables you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills, and develop the competence to perform the role of the data protection officer in a GDPR compliance program implementation.

Why should you attend?

As data protection is becoming more and more valuable, the need for organizations to protect these data is also constantly increasing. Besides violating the fundamental rights and freedoms of persons, not complying with the data protection regulations can lead to risky situations that could harm an organization’s credibility, reputation, and financial status. This is where your skills as a data protection officers come to place.

The PECB Certified Data Protection Officer training course will help you acquire the knowledge and skills to serve as a Data Protection Officer (DPO) so as to help organizations ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements.

Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master the role of the DPO and become competent to inform, advise, and monitor compliance with the GDPR and cooperate with the supervisory authority.

After attending the training course, you can sit for the exam, and if you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified Data Protection Officer” credential. The internationally recognized “PECB Certified Data Protection Officer” certificate will prove that you have the professional capabilities and practical knowledge to advise the controller and the processor on how to meet their obligations regarding the GDPR compliance.

Examination fees and retake are included in the price of the training course.

850 EUR

1 029 EUR including VAT

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Type: Self-paced

Course duration: 365 days

Language: en

Price without VAT: 850 EUR

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Course description

Learning objectives

  • Understand the concepts of the GDPR and interpret its requirements
  • Understand the content and the correlation between the General Data Protection Regulation and other regulatory frameworks and applicable standards, such as ISO/IEC 27701 and ISO/IEC 29134
  • Acquire the competence to perform the role and daily tasks of the data protection officer in an organization
  • Develop the ability to inform, advise, and monitor compliance with the GDPR and cooperate with the supervisory authority

Educational approach

  • This training course is based on both theory and best practices used in exercising the role of the DPO.
  • Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical exercises based on a case study which include role-playing and discussions.
  • The participants are encouraged to intercommunicate and engage in discussions and exercises.
  • Practice exercises and quizzes are similar to the certification exam.

Target group

  • Managers or consultants seeking to prepare and support an organization in planning, implementing, and maintaining a compliance program based on the GDPR
  • DPOs and individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with the GDPR requirements
  • Members of information security, incident management, and business continuity teams
  • Technical and compliance experts seeking to prepare for a data protection officer role
  • Expert advisors involved in the security of personal data

Course structure

  • Day 1: Introduction to the GDPR concepts and principles
  • Day 2: Designation of the DPO and analysis of the GDPR compliance program
  • Day 3: DPO operations
  • Day 4: Monitoring and continual improvement of GDPR compliance
  • Day 5: Certification exam

Prerequisites

Participants attending this training course are required to have a fundamental understanding of the GDPR and comprehensive knowledge of data protection requirements.


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Certification

The “PECB Certified Data Protection Officer” exam complies with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. The exam covers the following competency domains:

  • Domain 1: Data protection concepts, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and compliance measures
  • Domain 2: Roles and responsibilities of accountable parties for the GDPR compliance
  • Domain 3: Technical and organizational measures for data protection

In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake the exam within 12 months following the initial exam for free. This applies only to the candidates who have attended the training course.

For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

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