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Become acquainted to lead all the processes necessary to adopt a General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in an organization (Certified Data Protection Officer).
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GDPR – Obtain all the competences and knowledge necessary to lead all the processes for implementing and complying with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in an organization.
- Summary
- Why should you attend?
- Who should attend?
- Learning objectives
- Course Agenda
- Prerequisites
- Educational approach
- Examination
- General Information
This four-day intensive course enables participants to develop the necessary expertise to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and competence, for implementing, managing and aligning a privacy framework based on General Data Protection Regulation requirements.
Participants will be able to understand the gap between the General Data Protection Regulation and the current organizational processes including, privacy policies, procedures, working instructions, consent forms, data protection impact assessments, etc. in order to associate organizations in the adoption process to the new regulation which will help them be accountable in front of a possible inspection.
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.
After mastering all the necessary concepts of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified Data Protection Officer” credential. By holding a PECB Certified Data Protection Officer Certificate, you will demonstrate that you thoroughly understand the gap between the General Data Protection Regulation and the current organizational processes including: privacy policies, procedures, working instructions, consent forms, data protection impact assessments, in order to associate organizations in the adoption process to the new regulation.
- Project managers or consultants wanting to prepare and to support an organization in the implementation of the new procedures and adoption of the new requisites presented in the GDPR, which will come into force and effect by the 25th May 2018
- DPO and Senior Managers responsible for the personal data protection of an enterprise and the management of its risks
- Members of a lawyer firm
- Members of an information security, incident management and business continuity team
- Expert advisors in security of personal data
- Technical experts and compliance experts wanting to prepare for a Data Protection Officer job
- Understand the history of personal data protection in Europe
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts and approaches required for the effective alignment with the General Data Protection Regulation
- Understand the new requirements that the General Data Protection Regulation brings for EU organizations and non-EU organizations and when it is necessary to implement them
- Acquire the necessary expertise to support an organization in assessing the implementation of these new requirements
- Learn how to manage a team implementing the GDPR
- Gain the knowledge and skills required to advise organizations how to manage personal data
- Acquire the expertise for analysis and decision making in the context of personal data protection
Day 1
Introduction to the GDPR and initiation of the GDPR Compliance
- Course objective and structure
- General Data Protection Regulation
- Fundamental Principles of the GDPR
- Initiating the GDPR Implementation
- Understanding the Organization and Clarifying the Data Protection Objectives
- Analysis of the Existing System
Day 2
Plan the implementation of the GDPR
- Leadership and approval of the GDPR
- Compliance Project
- Data Protection Policy
- Definition of the Organizational Structure of Data Protection
- Data Classification
- Risk Assessment under the GDPR
DAY 3
Deploying the GDPR
- Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)
- Design of Security Controls and Drafting of Specific Policies & Procedures
- Implementation of Controls
- Definition of the Document Management Process
- Communication Plan
- Training and Awareness Plan
DAY 4
Monitoring and continuous improvement of GDPR compliance
- Operations Management
- Incident Management
- Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis and Evaluation
- Internal Audit
- Data breaches and corrective actions
- Continual Improvement
- Competence, Evaluation and Closing the Training
- Certification Exam
- Five years of professional experience
- Two years of Data Protection work experience
- Project activities totaling 300 hours
- Signing the PECB code of ethics
- This training is based on both, theory and practice:
- Sessions of lectures illustrated with examples based on real cases
- Practical exercises
- Review exercises to assist the exam preparation
- Practice test similar to the certification exam
- To benefit from the practical exercises, the number of training participants is limited
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 Principles
- Domain 2 – Controller, processor and the Data Protection Officer
- Domain 3 – Security of Personal Data and Data Protection Impact Assessment
- Domain 4 – Transfers of Personal Data
- Domain 5 – Provisions relating to Specific Processing Situations
- Domain 6 – Information Security, business Continuity and Incident Management
- Domain 7 – Independent Supervisory Authorities and European Data Protection Board
For more information about exam details, please visit Examination Rules and Policies.
- Certification fees are included in the exam price
- Training material containing over 400 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
- Exam is closed book and consists of 150 multiple choice questions
- A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued by PECB
- In case of failure of the exam, participants are allowed to retake the exam for free under certain conditions
* This course is also available in a self-study format. To learn more, contact us using the contact form below.
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GDPR Introduction
By attending the GDPR Introduction course, you will understand the importance of the GDPR and the benefits that business, society and governments can obtain.
- Individuals interested in the fundamental principles of privacy
- Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Understand the basic concepts and components of Data Protection
- Understand the data protection principles, challenges, issues and the importance of a data protection officer, controller and processor
- Understand the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques for the effective protection of data
Day 1
Introduction to the General Data Protection Regulation
- Training material containing over 100 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
- A participation certificate of 7 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued by PECB
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GDPR Foundation
- Summary
- Who should attend?
- Learning objectives
- Course Agenda
- Prerequisites
- Educational approach
- Examination
- Certification
- General Information
The GDPR Foundation training enables you to learn the basic elements to implement and manage a compliance framework with regard to the protection of personal data. During this training course, you will be able to understand the fundamental privacy principles and become familiar with the role of the Data Protection Officer.
After completing this course, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified GDPR Foundation” credential. A PECB Foundation Certificate shows that you have understood the fundamental methodologies, requirements, framework and management approach.
- Individuals involved in Personal Data Protection and Information Security
- Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main privacy principles
- Individuals interested to pursue a career in Data Protection
- Understand the General Data Protection Regulation requirements and the fundamental principles of privacy
- Understand the obligations, roles and responsibilities of the Data Protection Officer
- Understand the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques to effectively participate in the implementation process of a compliance framework with regard to the protection of personal data
Day 1
Introduction to GDPR and Data Protection Principles
Day 2
The General Data Protection Regulation requirements and Certification Exam
- None
- Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical questions and examples
- Practical exercises include examples and discussions
- Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam
The “PECB Certified GDPR Foundation” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competence domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDRP)
Domain 2: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The “PECB Certified GDPR Foundation” exam is available in several languages.
For more information about exam details, please visit Examination Rules and Policies.
Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for the credential “PECB Certified GDPR Foundation”. For more information about Data Protection Certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The requirements for the PECB Foundation Certification are:
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | DPMS project experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certified GDPR Foundation | PECB Certified GDPR Foundation Exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
- Certification fees are included on the exam price.
- Training material containing over 200 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
- A participation certificate of 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued by PECB
- In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free
* This course is also available in a self-study format. To learn more, contact us using the contact form below.
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All our courses are up to date. They have been adapted to the latest changes of the different exams. We are in constant contact with each certification organisation.
The training is a combination of directly applicable theory, hands-on exercises, feedback from experience and class interaction.
You will be well prepared for the exam. Counting all our students, almost 100% have been successful.
All our courses are up to date. They have been adapted to the latest changes of the different exams. We are in constant contact with each certification organisation.
