Certified GDPR Foundation and Practitioner Combination Training Course

The GDPR Foundation and Practitioner training course outline

More extensive in scope and application than the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA), the EU GDPR extends the data rights of individuals, and requires organisations to develop clear policies and procedures to protect personal data, and adopt appropriate technical and organisational measures. UK organisations have had to comply with the Regulation since 25 May 2018, or potentially face fines of up to 4% of annual turnover or €20 million – whichever is greater.

The Certified EU General Data Protection Regulation Foundation and Practitioner (GDPR) Combination Training Course provides a comprehensive introduction to the EU GDPR, and a practical understanding of the implications and legal requirements for organisations of any size. It then focuses on the application of the Regulation, how the data protection principles work in practice, the policies and procedures necessary, and practical guidance on how to implement an effective privacy and information security compliance programme.

 COVID-19: remote delivery options

We would like to reassure our clients that all training courses will go ahead as scheduled during the current COVID-19 situation. As a company that fully embraces flexible and remote working, we have adjusted our delivery methods to allow us to provide training remotely where necessary. Our classroom/ online delivery option enables you to attend either in person or online, if circumstances change. Please also refer to our COVID-19 policy.

The GDPR Foundation and Practitioner training course benefits 

Delivered by an experienced privacy consultant, this training session is built on the foundations of our extensive practical experience gained advising on compliance with data privacy laws and related information security standards, such as ISO 27001.

The course will give you a clear understanding of the main elements of the GDPR, with the ability to gain a deeper understanding by asking the trainer questions during the training. It then delves into the detail of the GDPR, covering how each aspect of the Regulation can be translated into implantation actions in your organisation. You’ll be given the use of tools and real-life examples in order to understand how the Regulation applies in real-world context. As it’s delivered by a consultant with in house experience, you’ll benefit from the ability to ask questions specific to your organisation and receive sound advice.  

Who should attend this course?

Business directors or managers who want to understand how the requirements of the GDPR will affect their organisation. Managers involved in or responsible for GDPR compliance, such as:

• Privacy managers;
• Data protection managers;
• Information security managers;
• IT managers;
• Project managers;
• Corporate governance managers;
• Risk and compliance managers;
• General or privacy counsels; and
• Finance, HR or marketing managers.

Why choose IT Governance for your training needs?

• We’re internationally recognised as the authority on GDPR – our team introduced the world’s first certified GDPR Foundation and Practitioner training course and the only one that’s ISO 17024- certificated and since then we have trained more than 8,000 professionals on the GDPR.
• We offer more GDPR training dates and locations that anyone else.
• Trained by industry experts – our trainers are working consultants with years of practical, hands-on experience.
• 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 the GDPR Foundation and Practitioner training course cover?

What’s included in this course?

• A professional training venue with lunch and refreshments;
• Full course materials (digital copy provided as a PDF file);
• A data protection impact assessment (DPIA) tool;
• The GDPR compliance gap assessment tool;
• The EU GDPR F and EU GDPR P exam; and
• A certificate of attendance.

What equipment should I bring?

You will be sent the course materials in advance of the course, so please bring them with you, as well as a pop-up enabled laptop or tablet on which to sit the exam.  

Course duration and times

Day 1: 09.30 – 17.00
Day 2: 09.30 – 17.00
Day 3: 09.15 – 17.00
Day 4: 09.15 – 17.00
Day 5: 09.15 – 17.00

Course locations:

Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, London and Manchester.

Please note: The classroom/online option offers you the choice to attend the course in person or online.

CPD/CPE points

This course is equivalent of 35 CPD/CPE points.

Exams and qualifications

GDPR Foundation and Practitioner exams

Participants take the ISO 17024-certificated:

• EU GDPR F examination, a 60-minute multiple-choice exam; and the
• EU GDPR P examination, a 90-minute, multiple-choice exam.

Both exams consist of 40 questions, with a pass mark of 65%. There is no extra charge for either exam.

What qualifications will I receive?

ISO 17024-certificated EU GDPR Foundation (EU GDPR F) and EU GDPR Practitioner (EU GDPR P)

Accreditation

This course is accredited by IBITGQ, as well as CIISec (The Chartered Institute of Information Security) and satisfies the CIISec requirements at Level 1: A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, B2 and C3.

You can demonstrate your professional and practical knowledge and expertise by registering your qualification on the IBITGQ/GASQ successful candidate register.

How will I receive my exam results and certificates?

Provisional exam results will be given immediately after completing the exams, confirmed results will be issued within 10 working days with your certificate to your email address.

Do I need to bring proof of identity?

Delegates must bring a form of photographic ID with them as the invigilator my request to check it prior to the exam.

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.

Prerequisites

Are there any prerequisites for this course?

There are no pre-requisites for sitting this course.

Is there any recommended reading?

There is no recommended reading for this course.