Master the knowledge and skills to serve as a Data Protection Officer (DPO) based on the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Certification exam: Included (12 months eligibility) + retake option |
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As the world is moving faster than ever, technological developments have rapidly evolved and are redefining, among others, the way we live, learn, and teach. This expansive nature of the internet and technology demand new ways of adapting to this new virtual environment for all of us. This new world has given birth to a new form of studying that is both efficient and of global reach: eLearning.
The GDPR Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) eLearning training course enables you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills, and develop the competence to perform the role of the data protection officer in a GDPR compliance program implementation.
* Please keep in mind that this figure reflects only the video content. It does not include the time a learner will spend completing quizzes, exercises, or reviewing the written materials provided throughout the eLearning training course. Depending on the individual’s pace and learning style, the total time required to complete all components of the training may be significantly longer.
Our eLearning training courses have been catered to meet each individual’s needs and have been designed with the aim of transcending spatial and temporal restrictions. Each eLearning training course is delivered by experienced Trainers from all around the world, and is divided into several video sections and subsections. Videos contain animations to support what the trainer is lecturing — the animations correspond to the sections provided in in the traditional mode of training. To keep our candidates engaged, we have incorporated quizzes into our eLearning training courses.
Our GDPR Certified Data Protection Officer eLearning training course is delivered on the KATE app. It becomes available after you log in using your PECB account.
In addition to having the training course content in video format, you will also be able to access the regular training course materials in an editable format (depending on the training course, the case study, exercises, and exercises correction key files will also be available).
In addition to the lectures and the training course materials, quizzes have been incorporated into the KATE app. To ensure that our eLearning training courses are as interactive as possible:
Our eLearning training courses have been designed to meet the needs of diverse learners who have different learning preferences and/or limited time to attend a training course session. Here are some of the main benefits of the PECB eLearning experience:
Simply put, the eLearning training courses are a convenient way to effectively enhance your professional skills. Your virtual classroom now is KATE!
As data protection is becoming more and more valuable, the need for organizations to protect these data is also constantly increasing. Besides violating the fundamental rights and freedoms of persons, not complying with the data protection regulations can lead to risky situations that could harm an organization’s credibility, reputation, and financial status. This is where your skills as a data protection officers come to place.
The PECB Certified Data Protection Officer training course will help you acquire the knowledge and skills to serve as a Data Protection Officer (DPO) so as to help organizations ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements.
Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master the role of the DPO and become competent to inform, advise, and monitor compliance with the GDPR and cooperate with the supervisory authority.
After attending the training course, you can sit for the exam, and if you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified Data Protection Officer” credential. The internationally recognized “PECB Certified Data Protection Officer” certificate will prove that you have the professional capabilities and practical knowledge to advise the controller and the processor on how to meet their obligations regarding the GDPR compliance.
The “PECB Certified Data Protection Officer” exam complies with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. The exam covers the following competency domains:
For specific information about the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown in the table below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.
For more information about the PECB Data Protection Officer certification scheme and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The requirements for PECB Data Protection Certifications are:
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | DPMS project experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certified Provisional Data Protection Officer | PECB Certified Data Protection Officer Exam | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified Data Protection Officer | PECB Certified Data Protection Officer Exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years of work experience in Data Protection | Data Protection activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
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