GDPR - Certified Data Protection Officer eLearning Training Course (PECB)

Description
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

Certification
After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the
requirements related to the selected credential

• PECB Certified Provisional Data Protection Officer
• PECB Certified Data Protection Officer

Enrolment Information
Learners enrolling onto this course will receive an email from PECB to set up your Learner Account, course registration, access to the course materials and final exam.
If you have not received this information within 5 working days please contact Global.PECB.Training@sgs.com

General information

• Participants will be provided with eLearning training course videos for each section, as well as the conventional training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes.
• Learners may reach out to PECB to request the Attestation of Course Completion as proof of taking the course, this can be requested before taking the exam or after and is worth 35 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.
• In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free.

Prerequisites
Participants attending this training course are required to have a fundamental understanding of the GDPR and comprehensive knowledge of data protection requirements.

The fee for this course covers:

• Course Materials (for lifetime, please note that updated course materials are not included)
• First Exam
• One resit exam (if required)
• PECB Certification Fee
• First Year PECB Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF)

Objectives

• Upon completion of this course learners will be able to:
• Understand the concepts of the GDPR and interpret its requirements
• Understand the content and the correlation between the General Data Protection Regulation and other regulatory frameworks and applicable standards, such as ISO/IEC 27701 and ISO/IEC 29134
• Acquire the competence to perform the role and daily tasks of the data protection officer in an organization
• Develop the ability to inform, advise, and monitor compliance with the GDPR and cooperate with the supervisory authority

Audience
This course is designed for:

• Managers or consultants seeking to prepare and support an organization in planning, implementing, and maintaining a compliance program based on the GDPR
• DPOs and individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with the GDPR requirements
• Members of information security, incident management, and business continuity teams
• Technical and compliance experts seeking to prepare for a data protection officer role
• Expert advisors involved in the security of personal data

The “PECB Certified Data Protection Officer” exam complies with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements.
The exam covers the following competency domains.

• Domain 1: Data protection concepts, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and compliance measures
• Domain 2: Roles and responsibilities of accountable parties for the GDPR compliance
• Domain 3: Technical and organizational measures for data protection