Obtain all the competencies and knowledge necessary to lead all the processes for complying with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in an organization. Moreover, this course will also provide you all the operational skills and knowledge necessary to perform the activities that are required to maintain compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation. Learning objectives: This training is based on both the Regulation and best practices Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical questions and examples Practical exercises include examples and real case discussions Practice exercises are similar to the Certification Exam
The 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.
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 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 Certified Data Protection Officer credential. The internationally recognized 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.
Participants attending this training course are required to have a fundamental understanding of the GDPR and comprehensive knowledge of data protection requirements.
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
The Certified Data Protection Officer exam complies with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. The exam covers the following competency domains:
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 more detailed information about the examination process, please visit Examination Rules and Policies.
After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown in the table below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. Certification fees are included in the exam price.
For more information about the Data Protection Officer certification scheme and the certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The requirements for Data Protection Certifications are:
Credential |
Exam |
Professional experience |
DPMS project experience |
Other requirements |
Certified Provisional Data Protection Officer |
Certified Data Protection Officer Exam |
None |
None |
Signing the code of ethics |
Certified Data Protection Officer |
Certified Data Protection Officer Exam |
Five years: Two years of Data Protection work experience |
Project activities totaling 300 hours |
Signing the code of ethics |
To be considered valid, these activities should follow best data protection practices and include the following: