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  • Become a Certified Data Protection Officer in just four days.
  • Get fully qualified with ISO 17024-accredited training, led by data protection experts.
  • Designed for aspiring or newly appointed DPOs who need practical, role-ready knowledge.
  • Includes the official C-DPO (Provisional) exam and a recognised qualification.
  • Attend online or in person.
  • "Pass first time or train again free" guarantee.

Book now – get certified in four days

2395.0000
  • Become a Certified Data Protection Officer in just four days.
  • Get fully qualified with ISO 17024-accredited training, led by data protection experts.
  • Designed for aspiring or newly appointed DPOs who need practical, role-ready knowledge.
  • Includes the official C-DPO (Provisional) exam and a recognised qualification.
  • Attend online or in person.
  • "Pass first time or train again free" guarantee.

Book now – get certified in four days

2395.0000
  • Become a Certified Data Protection Officer in just four days.
  • Get fully qualified with ISO 17024-accredited training, led by data protection experts.
  • Designed for aspiring or newly appointed DPOs who need practical, role-ready knowledge.
  • Includes the official C-DPO (Provisional) exam and a recognised qualification.
  • Attend online or in person.
  • "Pass first time or train again free" guarantee.

Book now – get certified in four days

2395.0000
  • Become a Certified Data Protection Officer in just four days.
  • Get fully qualified with ISO 17024-accredited training, led by data protection experts.
  • Designed for aspiring or newly appointed DPOs who need practical, role-ready knowledge.
  • Includes the official C-DPO (Provisional) exam and a recognised qualification.
  • Attend online or in person.
  • "Pass first time or train again free" guarantee.

Book now – get certified in four days

2395.0000
  • Become a Certified Data Protection Officer in just four days.
  • Get fully qualified with ISO 17024-accredited training, led by data protection experts.
  • Designed for aspiring or newly appointed DPOs who need practical, role-ready knowledge.
  • Includes the official C-DPO (Provisional) exam and a recognised qualification.
  • Attend online or in person.
  • "Pass first time or train again free" guarantee.

Book now – get certified in four days

2395.0000
Certified Data Protection Officer (C-DPO) Training Course

Certified Data Protection Officer (C-DPO) Training Course

SKU: 5004
  • Become a Certified Data Protection Officer in just four days.
  • Get fully qualified with ISO 17024-accredited training, led by data protection experts.
  • Designed for aspiring or newly appointed DPOs who need practical, role-ready knowledge.
  • Includes the official C-DPO (Provisional) exam and a recognised qualification.
  • Attend online or in person.
  • "Pass first time or train again free" guarantee.

Book now – get certified in four days

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Description

See what our previous learners think about this course

93%

of delegates passed the first time

96%

agreed that adequate course materials were provided

97%

found the course content to meet their expectations

100%

agreed that the course content was relevant.


Who should attend this course?

Staff who have been appointed as a DPO who require training to perform the role, or individuals who would like to become a DPO.


What’s included in this course?

  • Full course materials (digital copy provided as a PDF file);
  • The Certified Data Protection Officer (C-DPO) exam; and
  • A certificate of attendance.

Why it’s worth it — for you and your business

  • A recognised qualification that proves you’re ready to take on the DPO role.
  • The knowledge and tools to build and manage GDPR compliance frameworks.
  • Confidence to handle data breaches, DSARs, DPIAs and supervisory authority interactions.
  • Stronger career prospects in privacy, risk and compliance roles.
  • Better protection against fines and reputational risk.
  • The skills to lead on data governance across your organisation.

What makes our Data Protection Officer training different – and better

 Unmatched expertise

We’re internationally recognised as the authority on the GDPR – our team introduced the world’s first certified GDPR Foundation and Practitioner training course and the only one that’s ISO 17024 certificated.

 Learn from anywhere

As a company that fully embraces flexible and remote working, we have adjusted our delivery methods to allow you to learn from anywhere. Our Classroom / Live Online delivery option enables you to attend either in person or online.

 Designed by experts

We have an extensive DPO services team that has created the course according to its knowledge of the DPO role in practical terms. Since then we have trained more than 8,000 professionals on the GDPR and we offer more GDPR training dates and locations than anyone else.

 Tailored learning experience

Choose the method that suits you – we offer classroom, instructor-led online, self-paced online, e-learning and in-house training options.

 Business solutions to suit you

Whether you’re a multinational wanting us to manage all your training needs or a small business wishing to boost your workforce skills, we offer a range of training solutions.

Ready to get certified? Book your place today – spaces are limited


Your Learning Path

Find out how the Certified Data Protection Officer Training Course will help you start or enhance your knowledge and career.

This course is an essential component of the following learning path:


Why choose IT Governance for your training needs?

  • We’re internationally recognised as the authority on the GDPR – our team introduced the world’s first certified GDPR Foundation and Practitioner training course and the only one that’s ISO 17024 certificated.
  • Since then we have trained more than 8,000 professionals on the GDPR.
  • We offer more GDPR training dates and locations than anyone else.
  • Learn from anywhere – as a company that fully embraces flexible and remote working, we have adjusted our delivery methods to allow you to learn from anywhere. Our Classroom / Live Online delivery option enables you to attend either in person or online.
  • We have an extensive DPO services team that has created the course according to its knowledge of the DPO role in practical terms.
  • Pass first time or train again for free – we have trained more than 17,000 people and we’re confident you’ll pass with us first time. If you don’t, we’ll train you again for free.*
  • Choose the method that suits you – we offer classroom, instructor-led online, self-paced online, e-learning and in-house training options.
  • Access your training anywhere – all our course materials are provided as a digital copy, allowing you to access them anywhere and at any time. Documents will be made available 20 days before your course.
  • Business solutions to suit you – whether you’re a multinational wanting us to manage all your training needs or a small business wishing to boost your workforce skills, we offer a range of training solutions.

* Terms and conditions apply

Course details

What does this training course cover?

  • The legal background of the GDPR and how the Regulation intersects with the PECR, freedom of information legislation, the Law Enforcement Directive and EU member state implementation approaches.
  • Key changes in the UK GDPR and how it differs from the EU GDPR.
  • The practical implications of the Schrems II ruling with regard to UK–US data transfers and standard contractual clauses.
  • Updates on the Statutory Instrument 419 and Keeling Schedules.
  • The requirements for the appointment of a DPO, and the demands placed on the DPO and on the controller or processor.
  • The responsibility to inform and advise controllers or processors of their GDPR obligations.
  • Essential training skills to allow the DPO to better ‘inform and advise’.
  • How to monitor compliance with the GDPR.
  • The DPO’s role in relation to liaising with data subjects and with the supervisory authorities.
  • The DPO’s role in awareness-raising and staff training.
  • All aspects of personal data processing.
  • The purpose of data inventories, data flow mapping and the records of processing activities required by Article 30.
  • The requirements around DSARs and the DPO’s role in facilitating them.
  • The DPO’s role in incident management and response and data breach reporting.
  • When and how to carry out a DPIA.
  • The data processing requirements when transferring personal data to EU and other locations outside of the UK, particularly in relation to Cloud service providers.

Course agenda

Day 1

  • Module 1: What is personal data?
  • Module 2: GDPR in context
  • Module 3: Controllers and processors
  • Module 4: Obligations on controllers and processors
  • Module 5: Data transfers
  • Module 6: Monitoring compliance
  • Module 7: The DPO

Day 2

  • Module 8: The six data processing principles and accountability
  • Module 9: Consent
  • Module 10: Special category data
  • Module 11: Rights of data subjects – general
  • Module 12: Eight rights of data subjects

Day 3

  • Module 13: The Commissioner
  • Module 14: Remedies, liability and sanctions
  • Module 15: Risk assessment
  • Module 16: Processing records
  • Module 17: DPIAs
  • Module 18: Security of personal data
  • Module 19: Breach reporting

Day 4

  • Module 20: Gap analysis
  • Summary and recap
  • Questions and queries
  • Exam

What’s included in this course?

  • Full course materials (digital copy provided as a PDF file);
  • The Certified Data Protection Officer (C-DPO) exam; and
  • A certificate of attendance.

What equipment do I need?

You will need a laptop and a webcam for the duration of your course and exam.


Course duration and times

Day 1: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Day 2: 9:15am – 5:00pm
Day 3: 9:15am – 5:00pm
Day 4: 9:15am – 5:00pm


Course locations

  • Learn from anywhere with our instructor-led Live Online courses, or Classroom / Live Online delivery options. Learn more.
  • Alternatively you can study in a classroom at one of our venues in London or Ely (Cambridgeshire).

Are there any prerequisites for this course?

Before joining this course, you must know about the GDPR and have passed the Certified GDPR Foundation examination.

Please make sure you revise the topics covered in the course before attending the Certified Data Protection Officer (C-DPO) Training Course, as topics will not be revisited but may be included in the exam.


Is there any recommended reading?

We would recommend purchasing one or more of the following:

Exams and qualifications

Certified Data Protection Officer (C-DPO) exam

Attendees take the Certified Data Protection Officer (C-DPO) exam set by IBITGQ at the end of the course. There is no extra charge for this exam.

  • Delivery method: Online
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Questions: 150
  • Format: Multiple choice
  • Pass mark: 75%

This course is equivalent to:

28

CPD points


What qualifications will I receive?

Candidates who pass the exam are awarded the C-DPO (Provisional) qualification by IBITGQ.

To achieve fully Certified DPO status and obtain the C-DPO Professional qualification awarded by IBITGQ, you must provide evidence of 36 months of DPO work experience and 50 CPD learning hours.

You can apply for full certification here.


Accreditation

This course holds accreditation from IBITGQ (International Board for IT Governance Qualifications), a renowned authority in personnel certification within the field of IT governance.

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.


How will I receive my exam results and certificates?

Provisional exam results will be given immediately after completing the exam, confirmed results will be issued within ten working days with your certificate to your email address.


Can exams be retaken?

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.


Do I need to bring proof of identity?

Participants must have a form of photographic ID as the invigilator my request to check it before the exam.

Ways to learn

Learn your way with our flexible delivery methods

We want you to learn, qualify and progress, and we are committed to providing learning options for all scenarios: deadline-driven, career-orientated, company-wide or interest-led.

Instructor-led public courses

Structured learning, with clear direction and guidance from expert practitioners:

  • Focused learning
  • Delivered by expert practitioners
  • Peer support
  • In-the-moment insights

Learn more

Self-paced online learning

Learn and absorb material in a way that works for you:

  • Study at your own pace
  • Cost-effective
  • Bite-sized learning
  • Fits around you

Learn more

Unique blended learning courses

The most effective learning method for professionals:

  • Work around lifestyle challenges
  • A more manageable programme
  • Tailored, mastery-based learning
  • Better learning outcomes

Learn more

In-house and corporate training

Learning as a team and building a culture of awareness:

  • Unique to you
  • Peace of mind
  • Improve teamwork
  • Maximise your budget

Learn more

Customer Reviews

(4.76)stars out of 5
Number of reviews: 41
1. on 28/05/2024, said:
5 stars out of 5
Great course with excellent resources. Training not only ensures that you can pass exam but is applicable to role in your organisation.
2. on 02/04/2024, said:
5 stars out of 5
Great Course, Lots of information, lots of examples, I felt comfortable enough to ask as many questions i wanted - thank you Andy
3. on 29/01/2024, said:
5 stars out of 5
Andy is a very knowledgeable trainer and delivered an in depth course. Enjoyed having the practical tools as well as theory too.
4. on 27/11/2023, said:
4 stars out of 5
Really comprehensive exam and training package, and a way to formalise and complete DPO certification.
5. on 27/11/2023, said:
5 stars out of 5
Matt was a fantastic tutor for this course who made it very easy to learn the material required for this course and was very approachable for any questions. The course gives a comprehensive guide to the GDPR and will help anyone wishing to be a DPO as a career
6. on 25/07/2023, said:
5 stars out of 5
Matt was a brilliant trainer. I learnt so much and found his knowledge to be vast and comprehensive. A brilliant course for anyone looking to become a DPO or hone their knowledge.
7. on 07/02/2023, said:
5 stars out of 5
Great course to further your GDPR knowledge. Andrew (trainer) was very engaging and answered the questions which I had in relation to my current role and a few tricky scenarios. The training materials are very useful for anyone pursuing a data protection role and helped me pass the exam.
8. on 11/01/2023, said:
5 stars out of 5
Very good trainer and enjoyable course. Loved having practical tools as well as theory too.
9. on 14/11/2022, said:
5 stars out of 5
Fantastic course for those looking to expand their GDPR knowledge, the course covers everything to the role of the DPO to completing DPIA's. The tutor had a extreme amount of knowledge and used great examples to get the point across. 100% Recommend to anyone looking for a DPO course.
10. on 14/11/2022, said:
5 stars out of 5
Matt was an excellent instructor who was especially good at giving solid examples and memorable metaphors to aid in remembering a very information heavy course! The starts after the breaks were a bit abrupt so sometimes briefly missed out on part of a slide after the break but everything else was great!
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