GDPR - Certified Data Protection Officer Training Course
The PECB Certified Data Protection Officer training program empowers you with the essential knowledge, skills, and competence required to effectively fulfill the role of a Data Protection Officer within a GDPR compliance implementation.
Why should you attend?
As data protection gains increasing value, organizations face a growing imperative to safeguard this information. Non-compliance with data protection regulations not only violates fundamental rights and freedoms but can also expose an organization to significant risks, potentially damaging its credibility, reputation, and financial standing. This is where your expertise as a Data Protection Officer becomes critical.
This PECB Certified Data Protection Officer course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to serve as a Data Protection Officer (DPO), thereby helping organizations ensure adherence to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements.
Through practical exercises, you will master the DPO role, gaining the competence to inform, advise, and monitor GDPR compliance, as well as cooperate effectively with supervisory authorities.
Upon completing the training, you may sit for the exam. Successful candidates can apply for the 'PECB Certified Data Protection Officer' credential. This internationally recognized certificate validates your professional capability and practical knowledge to advise controllers and processors on meeting their GDPR obligations.
Who should attend?
- Managers or consultants aiming to support an organization in planning, implementing, and maintaining a GDPR-based compliance program
- Current DPOs and individuals responsible for maintaining GDPR conformance
- Members of information security, incident management, and business continuity teams
- Technical and compliance professionals preparing for a Data Protection Officer role
- Expert advisors focused on personal data security
Learning objectives
- Understand GDPR concepts and interpret its requirements
- Comprehend the content and relationship between the GDPR and other regulatory frameworks and standards, such as ISO/IEC 27701 and ISO/IEC 29134
- Acquire the competence to perform the DPO role and daily tasks within an organization
- Develop the ability to inform, advise, and monitor GDPR compliance, and cooperate with supervisory authorities
Educational approach
- This course combines theoretical foundations with best practices for exercising the DPO role.
- Lectures are supported by practical exercises based on case studies, including role-playing and discussions.
- Participants are encouraged to engage actively through communication, discussions, and exercises.
- Practice exercises and quizzes mirror the format of the certification exam.
General Information
- Participants receive course materials containing over 450 pages of explanatory content and practical examples.
- An Attendance Record granting 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits is issued to attendees.
Course Outline
Day 1:
- Introduction to 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 preparation
The 'PECB Certified Data Protection Officer' exam adheres to the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. The exam assesses 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 GDPR compliance
- Domain 3: Technical and organizational measures for data protection
At the end of the course, delegates receive an exam voucher, allowing them to schedule their online exam via the PECB online exams app at a convenient date.
Candidates who do not pass the exam may retake it free of charge within 12 months of the initial attempt. This benefit applies exclusively to those who have attended the training course.
Requirements
Participants are required to have a fundamental understanding of the GDPR and comprehensive knowledge of data protection requirements.
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