About This Course
The PECB Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) programme equips you to take on the DPO role and lead an organisation’s compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Delivered fully self-paced and online, it moves from the concepts and principles of the GDPR to the practical operations of a data protection officer — designation, compliance programmes, day-to-day operations, monitoring and continual improvement.
You’ll learn how the GDPR maps to frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27701 and how to build, run and improve a compliance programme that stands up to scrutiny from supervisory authorities. It is designed for professionals who advise on, or are accountable for, the protection of personal data.
Course Information
What You Will Learn
Course Curriculum
- Origins and scope of the GDPR
- Key definitions and data protection principles
- Rights of data subjects
- Lawful bases for processing
- Role, position and independence of the DPO
- Building a GDPR compliance programme
- Records of processing and accountability
- Data protection by design and by default
- Data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
- Managing data subject requests
- Personal data breach management and notification
- International data transfers
- Monitoring compliance and awareness
- Auditing the compliance programme
- Engaging with supervisory authorities
- Continual improvement
- Applying the GDPR toolkit to practical scenarios
- The three exam competency domains
- Revision and exam technique
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All You Need to Know
This programme suits professionals responsible for personal data and privacy compliance, including:
- Data Protection Officers and those preparing for the role
- Managers and consultants leading compliance initiatives
- Privacy, legal and compliance specialists
- Security and incident-management team members handling personal data
A fundamental understanding of the GDPR and of data protection requirements is recommended before enrolling.
The PECB Certified Data Protection Officer exam covers three competency domains: data protection concepts, GDPR requirements and compliance measures; the roles and responsibilities of accountable parties under the GDPR; and the technical and organisational measures that safeguard personal data. Completing the training earns 35 CPD credits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — it is delivered online and self-paced, covering the same competency domains as PECB’s instructor-led programme so you can study around your schedule.
A fundamental understanding of the GDPR and data protection is recommended, but the programme builds the concepts up methodically.
The GDPR sets the legal requirements; ISO/IEC 27701 provides a management-system framework to meet them. The course shows how the two connect, and many professionals pursue both.
After passing the exam and meeting PECB’s requirements you can apply for the PECB Certified Data Protection Officer credential.
Yes — the self-paced kit includes one certification exam and one free exam retake.