The Certified Data Protection Officer training course enables you to develop the necessary knowledge, skills and competence to effectively implement and manage a compliance framework with regard to the protection of personal data.
Who should attend
- Project managers or consultants seeking to prepare and support an organisation in planning, implementing, and maintaining a compliance program based on the GDPR
- DPO and Senior Managers responsible for the personal data protection of an enterprise and the management of its risks
- Members of information security, incident management and business continuity team
- Expert advisors involved in the security of personal data
- Technical experts and compliance experts seeking to prepare for a Data Protection Officer role
Prerequisites
A fundamental understanding of the GDPR and primary knowledge of the present data protection legal requirements.
Course agenda
DAY 1 | Introduction to the GDPR concepts, principles and processing activities
DAY 2 | Initiating and planning the implementation of the GDPR Compliance Program
DAY 3 | Deploying and Operating the GDPR Compliance Program
DAY 4 | Monitoring and continual improvement of the GDPR compliance
DAY 5 | Certification Exam
Training material
The participant will receive training materials containing more than 400 pages of information and practical examples in electronic form via the KATE application. As part of the full-time course, the participant will also receive training materials in printed form.
Examination
The “PECB Certified Data Protection Officer” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competence domains:
- DOMAIN 1 | Data protection concepts, GDPR, and compliance measures
- DOMAIN 2 | Roles and responsibilities of the Data Controllers, Subcontractors, Processors and the DPO
- DOMAIN 3 | Technical and organisational measures for data protection
The exam takes the form of a test consisting of 80 multiple-choice questions. It is an open-book exam, where candidates are allowed to use the following reference materials: training course materials, any personal notes taken during the training course, a hard copy dictionary, a hard copy of a standard. The exam lasts 3 hours and can be taken online or in paper form. If you do not pass the exam, you can repeat the exam for free within 12 months.
Price
The price includes participation in the course, electronic training materials, exam and PECB certification fees. The price of the full-time course also includes a printed copy of the training material, lunch on teaching days and small refreshments.
