Certified GDPR Foundation Training Course

(4.7 stars)

• 246 reviews

SKU: 4739

Pass first time – or train again for free

Learn the key requirements of the GDPR and what you need to do to achieve compliance.
Prepare for and take the included GDPR Foundation exam from IBITGQ and achieve a recognised GDPR certification.
One-day course: flexible online format so you can learn as and when it suits you.

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Course content

Module 1 – Legislation, subject matter, scope and definitions. How the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 work together, what data and organisations the Regulation covers, and the core definitions used throughout: data subject, personal data, processing, controller and processor.
Module 2 – Data processing principles. The six data processing principles, the accountability principle, lawful bases for processing, and the additional safeguards required for special category data such as health data.
Module 3 – Rights of data subjects. The eight individual rights under the Regulation, including the right to be informed, right of access, right to erasure and right to object, plus how to handle a data subject access request.
Module 4 – Controller and processor. Core obligations including data protection by design, contracts between controllers and processors, records of processing, breach notification, data protection impact assessments, and when a data protection officer is required.
Module 5 – International data transfers. The conditions for transferring personal data outside the UK, including adequacy decisions and safeguarding mechanisms such as standard contractual clauses.
Module 6 – The Information Commissioner’s Office. The ICO’s powers and role in providing guidance and enforcement.
Module 7 – Remedies, liabilities and penalties. Data subjects’ rights to complain and seek compensation, and the two-tier fine structure under the Regulation.

Course statistics

87%

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Rate our trainers’ knowledge as excellent.

88%

Say their questions were answered clearly.

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Felt supported throughout the course.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for purchasing this training course. However, you will be sent pre-reading material 20 days before your course begins, which we strongly recommend completing in advance.

Exam information

Attendees take the UK GDPR F exam set by IBITGQ (International Board for IT Governance Qualifications). There is no extra charge for this exam.

The assessment is delivered online and lasts 60 minutes.

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 your retest.

Qualifications

Those that pass the exam will earn the UK GDPR F qualification – recognised by employers worldwide.

This course awards 7 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points, which are accredited by the CPD Certification Service.

Customer Reviews

(4.7)

Number Of reviews: 246

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181. Alexandra on 18/10/2021, said:

Completely exceeded all expectations - from great course to great trainer and materials - learnt a lot from Andrew Snow - recommended and value for money

182. Fiona on 18/10/2021, said:

Course really good - a lot of really useful takeaway information - trainer Andrew Snow facilitated the group really well and answered any and all questions demonstrating a really strong subject matter expertise - totally recommended

183. Becky on 18/10/2021, said:

Andy Snow great trainer - useful information with a lot to learn - course materials really good - can wholeheartedly recommend

184. Crystal on 15/10/2021, said:

Brilliant - what a course, what a trainer in Andy Snow, great learning materials - value for money and highly recommended

185. Samantha on 07/10/2021, said:

Course materials really good - the course was much more in-depth than I thought - Andrew Snow delivered an immersive course and answered an array of questions - Really informative and would definitely recommend

186. Rebecca on 07/10/2021, said:

Very informative and plenty of real world examples - delivered by Andy Snow. Engaging and very well presented. Thank you very much!

187. Andrew on 30/09/2021, said:

Was thoroughly engaged all the way through - definitely increased my knowledge of this subject thanks to a very knowledgeable trainer in Matthew Potter Definitely recommended for anyone looking to understand the subject of GDPR following significant changes

188. Emily on 30/09/2021, said:

Booked via the website with a lot of help from Chloe Hynes at IT Governance - I needed this course due to a change in my role and glad I took it. High quality course materials and a really geat training instructor in Matt Potter who ensured the whole group was engaged and he impated so many useful pieces of information with lots of real world application for context - I learnt more than I imagined. I would say the course met with expectation in terms of content but certainly exceeded in terms of overall engagement experience - thoroughly recommended - easy 5 stars

189. Morline on 30/09/2021, said:

Attended great training venue in Ely - super course materials, trainer, Andy Snow, who was thoroughly knowledgeable and kept us engaged throughout - answered all questions demonstrating his subject expertise - Cant recommend highly enough - big thank you to Donna in IT Governance who really knows her stuff and helped me with the booking.

190. Kirsty on 30/09/2021, said:

Engaging content - passionate instructor in Matt Potter and really useful learning materials - highly recommended course introducing the fundamentals of GDPR - exceeded my expectations - recommended

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