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Certified Data Protection Officer

₦ 600,000.00

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Overview

This accelerated three-day certification program equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to implement, manage, and maintain a data protection compliance framework aligned with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Participants learn to perform the role and daily tasks of a Data Protection Officer (DPO), including advising on compliance, conducting data protection impact assessments, managing personal data breaches, and liaising with supervisory authorities. The course prepares candidates to sit for the PECB Certified Data Protection Officer examination and apply for the globally recognized CDPO credential.

Key Objectives

  • Understand the concepts and requirements of the GDPR and interpret its provisions in organizational contexts

  • Comprehend the correlation between GDPR and other regulatory frameworks and standards such as ISO/IEC 27701 and ISO/IEC 27001

  • Acquire the competence to perform the role and daily responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer

  • Develop the ability to inform, advise, and monitor compliance with GDPR and cooperate with supervisory authorities

Outcomes

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

  • Explain GDPR principles, key concepts, and regulatory requirements

  • Establish and maintain a GDPR compliance program within an organization

  • Conduct data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and privacy impact assessments

  • Implement data protection policies, procedures, and consent management systems

  • Manage incident response and personal data breach notification processes

  • Serve as the contact point between the organization and data protection authorities

  • Sit for the PECB Certified Data Protection Officer examination with confidence

Agenda / Content

Day 1: Introduction to GDPR Concepts and Principles

  • Course objectives and structure

  • General Data Protection Regulation overview

  • Data protection key concepts and definitions

  • Gap analysis and scope definition

  • Risk assessment under the GDPR

  • Rights of the data subject

  • Roles of controllers and processors

Day 2: Designation of the DPO and Analysis of the GDPR Compliance Program

  • Designation of the Data Protection Officer

  • Relationship with top management

  • Data protection policy development

  • Register of processing activities

  • Risk management process

  • Data protection impact assessment

  • Documentation management

Day 3: DPO Operations, Monitoring and Continual Improvement

  • Evaluation of data protection controls

  • Data protection and technology

  • Awareness, training, and communication

  • Incident management and personal data breaches

  • Monitoring and measuring compliance

  • Data protection internal audit

  • Treatment of nonconformities

  • Continual improvement

  • Exam preparation and certification process

Benefits

  • Globally recognized certification demonstrating competence in GDPR compliance and data protection

  • Enhanced career prospects in the rapidly growing data privacy field, with employment projected to grow 33 percent between 2023 and 2033

  • Potential for higher earnings: certified privacy professionals earn more than 13 percent more than those without certification, with multiple certifications commanding over 27 percent higher salaries

  • Ability to create and protect organizational value through effective data protection practices

  • Improved organizational reputation and customer confidence

  • Networking with data protection professionals

  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points available upon completion

Key Takeaways

  • Mastery of GDPR principles, requirements, and compliance measures

  • Proficiency in performing the daily tasks and responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer

  • Skills in conducting data protection impact assessments and managing breach incidents

  • Knowledge of the correlation between GDPR and standards such as ISO/IEC 27701 and ISO/IEC 29134

  • Ability to develop and maintain data protection policies and procedures

  • Certification as a PECB Certified Data Protection Officer (upon meeting experience requirements: five years of professional experience, including two years in data protection, and 300 hours of data protection activities)

Methodology

  • Theory-based instruction grounded in GDPR requirements and data protection best practices

  • Lecture sessions illustrated with practical exercises based on case studies including role-playing and discussions

  • Interactive group discussions and knowledge-sharing among participants

  • Practice exercises and quizzes structured to mirror the certification exam format

  • Comprehensive course materials and official courseware

  • Open-book examination format that evaluates comprehension, application, and analytical skills

  • Certification exam covering three competency domains: data protection concepts and GDPR compliance measures; roles and responsibilities of accountable parties; and technical and organizational measures for data protection

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