Under the GDPR, many organisations are obliged to appoint a data protection officer to monitor data protection in the organisation. The two-day Certified Data Protection Officer Upgrade Training Course equips participants with the knowledge and operational skills to act as a DPO in the EU and ensure that GDPR compliance is effectively designed, implemented and maintained.
This training covers the DPO role and how it fits in with other departments of the organisation.
Designed by the team that led the world’s first certified GDPR Foundation and Practitioner training course
Attendees will learn what is required to act as a DPO within their organisation and ensure that GDPR compliance is effectively designed, implemented and maintained.
Using practical examples and exercises, attendees will learn how to conduct the DPO role in DPIAs, DSARs and other obligations.
Choose whether you attend Live Online or in person at one of our training venues.
Staff who have been appointed as a DPO who require training to perform the role, or individuals who would like to become a DPO.
Find out how the Certified Data Protection Officer Accelerated Training Course will help you start or enhance your knowledge and career.
This course is an essential component of the following learning path:
You will be sent the course materials in advance of the course, so please bring them with you, as well as a pop-up enabled laptop or tablet on which to sit the exam.
Day 1: 09.30 – 17.00
Day 2: 09.15 – 17.00
This course is equivalent to 14 CPD/CPE points.
Attendees take the ISO 17024-certificated online C-DPO exam set by IBITGQ
(International Board for IT Governance Qualifications). There is no extra charge for this exam.
The course supports professional development, and delegates who pass the included exam are awarded the ISO 17024-certificated C-DPO Provisional qualification by IBITGQ.
In order to get the C-DPO Professional level qualification by IBITGQ, you must prove 24 months DPO work experience and 100 CPD learning hours.
This course is accredited by the International Board for IT Governance Qualifications (IBITGQ).
You can demonstrate your professional and practical knowledge and expertise by registering your qualification on the IBITGQ/GASQ successful candidate register.
Delegates must bring a form of photographic ID with them as the invigilator my request to check it prior to the exam.
Provisional exam results will be given immediately after completing the exam, confirmed results will be issued within 10 working days with your certificate to your email address.
Yes, if you are unsuccessful on the first attempt you can retake the exam for an additional fee. You can email us to schedule the retest for the exam.
Before joining this course, you must have knowledge of the EU GDPR and have passed the Certified GDPR Foundation and Practitioner Combination Training Course.
Please make sure you revise the topics covered in the courses before attending the C-DPO Upgrade, as topics will not be revisited but may be included in the exam.
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