Course description

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.

Who can Attend ?

• 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

Course Delivery

As a PECB partner, YELLOMIND will deliver this course in many options:

• A Self-study course: If you want to take a training course at your own pace and a place of your choice, you can engage in self-study, for which all that is needed is access to the PECB training course materials. This format is feasible for participants who have a considerable knowledge on the subject and do not require assisted lecturing.
• The PECB eLearning training courses: This method is technologically enabled and is delivered by PECB Certified Trainers in pre-recorded video format. These training courses have been catered to meet each individual’s needs and have been designed with the aim of transcending spatial and temporal restrictions.
• A classroom training courses: contact us for this option

Examination

After completing the training course in any PECB training course delivery format, you can enter the exam from anywhere in the world through the PECB Exams app.

Finally, those who successfully pass the exam will be invited to apply for certification.

What will i learn?

• 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

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