For those planning training sessions or candidates intending to take an online exam during this period, we will be offering online exam sessions on December 27 and 29, as well as January 5, 2024. You can check the link to online exam events here.

GDPR Foundation

Why should you attend?

The GDPR Foundation training enables you to learn the basic elements to implement and manage a compliance framework with regard to the protection of personal data. During this training course, you will be able to understand the fundamental privacy principles and become familiar with the role of the Data Protection Officer. 

After completing this course, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certificate Holder in GDPR Foundation” certificate. A PECB Foundation Certificate shows that you have understood the fundamental methodologies, requirements, framework and management approach. 

Who should attend?

  • Individuals involved in Personal Data Protection and Information Security
  • Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main privacy principles
  • Individuals interested to pursue a career in Data Protection

Learning objectives

  • Understand the General Data Protection Regulation requirements and the fundamental principles of privacy
  • Understand the obligations, roles and responsibilities of the Data Protection Officer
  • Understand the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques to effectively participate in the implementation process of a compliance framework with regard to the protection of personal data 

Educational approach

  • Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical questions and examples
  • Practical exercises include examples and discussions
  • Practice tests are similar to the Certificate Exam

Prerequisites

None


More Details

  • Day 1: Introduction to GDPR and Data Protection Principles

    Day 2: The General Data Protection Regulation requirements and Certificate Exam

  • The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. It covers the following competency domains:

    Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDRP)

    Domain 2: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    The “PECB Certified GDPR Foundation” exam is available in several languages.

    For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

  • After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown on the table below. 

    The certificate requirements for the GDPR Foundation are:

    Designation Exam Professional experience DPMS project experience Other requirements
    PECB Certificate Holder in GDPR Foundation Pass the PECB GDPR Foundation exam None None Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

    • Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
    • Training material containing over 200 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
    • An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
    • In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free

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