The GDPR Practitioner Certificate equips professionals with the practical skills and knowledge to implement, manage, and monitor data protection programs in line with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Participants will gain hands-on expertise in compliance, data governance, and privacy risk management, enabling them to act as effective Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and GDPR specialists.
The GDPR Practitioner Certificate is a comprehensive certification program designed for compliance officers, legal advisors, data protection officers, IT security professionals, and managers responsible for handling personal data within their organizations. With global regulatory scrutiny on privacy and data protection at an all-time high, the GDPR Practitioner Certificate provides the expertise needed to operationalize GDPR requirements effectively.
The program combines theory, case studies, and practical exercises to build confidence in managing compliance obligations under GDPR. Key areas of focus include:
Foundations of GDPR: scope, definitions, and key principles (lawfulness, fairness, transparency, accountability).
Data subject rights: access, rectification, erasure, portability, and objection handling.
Data governance & accountability: records of processing, DPIAs (Data Protection Impact Assessments), and lawful bases for processing.
Security and breach management: technical and organizational measures, incident response, and breach reporting.
Data transfers: mechanisms for international data flows, including SCCs, adequacy decisions, and emerging frameworks.
The role of the DPO: responsibilities, independence, and best practices.
Audits, monitoring & enforcement: supervisory authority powers, penalties, and compliance strategies.
By completing the program, participants will be certified as GDPR Practitioners, demonstrating their ability to interpret regulations, implement compliance frameworks, and advise on data protection strategies. The certificate enhances credibility with employers, regulators, and clients, and positions graduates as trusted privacy leaders in an era of digital transformation.
