GDPR - Certified Data Protection Officer Training Course

The PECB Certified Data Protection Officer training course empowers you to acquire the essential knowledge and skills needed to develop the competence required to perform the role of a Data Protection Officer within a GDPR compliance program implementation.

Why should you attend?

As the value of data protection continues to grow, the imperative for organizations to safeguard this data increases steadily. Beyond violating the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals, non-compliance with data protection regulations can expose organizations to risky situations that may damage their credibility, reputation, and financial standing. This is where the skills of a Data Protection Officer become crucial.

The PECB Certified Data Protection Officer training course will help you acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to serve as a Data Protection Officer (DPO), thereby assisting organizations in ensuring compliance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Through practical exercises, you will master the DPO role and become competent in informing, advising, and monitoring GDPR compliance, as well as cooperating with supervisory authorities.

Upon completing the training course, you will have the opportunity to sit for the exam. If you successfully pass, you may apply for the “PECB Certified Data Protection Officer” credential. This internationally recognized certificate demonstrates that you possess the professional capabilities and practical knowledge required to advise controllers and processors on meeting their GDPR obligations.

Who should attend?

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

Learning objectives

• Understand the concepts of the GDPR and interpret its requirements
• Grasp the content and 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 a Data Protection Officer within an organization
• Develop the ability to inform, advise, and monitor GDPR compliance and cooperate with supervisory authorities

Educational approach

• This training course is grounded in both theory and best practices utilized in exercising the DPO role.
• Lectures are supported by practical exercises based on case studies, including role-playing and discussions.
• Participants are encouraged to interact and engage in discussions and exercises.
• Practice exercises and quizzes are designed to resemble the certification exam.

General Information

• Participants will receive training course materials containing over 450 pages of explanatory information and practical examples.
• An Attendance Record valued at 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who complete the training course.