The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides a single, harmonised data privacy law for the EU. It aims to prevent the loss of personal data by improving data security for all individuals living in EU member states. The GDPR came into force on 25 May 2018, and organisations that fail to comply face fines of up to 4% of annual turnover or €20 million – whichever is greater.
The one-day Certified EU General Data Protection Regulation Foundation (GDPR) Distance Learning Training Course provides a comprehensive introduction to the EU GDPR, and a practical understanding of the implications and legal requirements for organisations of any size. The course is a stepping stone to the Certified GDPR Practitioner course
Learn in easy, manageable bite-size chunks, with video modules no longer than 10 minutes long.
Delivered by an experienced privacy consultant, this training session is built on the foundations of our extensive practical experience delivering data protection support to clients.
Learn at a time, place and pace that suits you.
Knowledge-check questions are available at the end of each module to help you gauge what you’ve learnt.
The course also comes with a learner guide to be read in accompaniment with the video modules, containing exercises to consolidate learning and help with revision.
Successful completion of the course and exam (included in course price) leads to the ISO 17024-Certificated EU GDPR Foundation (EU GDPR F) qualification.
Business directors or managers who want to understand how the requirements of the GDPR will affect their organisation, such as:
Plus, individuals with a basic knowledge of data protection regulation and practices, and looking to develop their career with a professional qualification.
The course materials and the exam are included in this course.
After placing your order online, you will receive an email within 48 business hours with an online link and login details to the GDPR Foundation learning portal.
Six modules with a total course length of three hours. Learn in your own time as your schedule allows.
This course is equivalent of 7 CPD/CPE points.
Delegates take the EU General Data Protection Regulation Foundation (EU GDPR F) online examination at the end of the course – a 60-minute multiple-choice, ISO 17024-certificated exam set by IBITGQ. There is no extra charge for this exam.
EU GDPR Foundation (EU GDPR F).
This course holds accreditation from IBITGQ (International Board for IT Governance Qualifications) and CIISec (The Chartered Institute of Information Security), satisfying CIISec Knowledge Areas requirements at Level 1: A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, B2 and C3.
As a premier personnel certification body, IBITGQ specialises in certifying individuals who demonstrate exceptional proficiency in IT governance practices.
IBITGQ maintains accreditation to the ISO/IEC 17024:2012 standard, a globally recognised benchmark for conformity assessment. Accreditation by the International Accreditation Service (IAS) further underscores the course's commitment to meeting stringent certification requirements.
ISO 17024 certification is esteemed within the industry and universally acknowledged by employers worldwide. By aligning with this standard, our course ensures that your qualifications are not only recognised but also highly valued by employers across diverse sectors.
Upon successful completion of the course, you have the opportunity to validate your professional expertise by registering your qualification on the esteemed IBITGQ/GASQ successful candidate register. This platform serves as a testament to your commitment to excellence in IT governance, setting you apart as a distinguished professional in the field.
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.
There are no pre-requisites for sitting this course.
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