Certified GDPR Foundation Training Course

Training course outline

Get a comprehensive introduction to the GDPR, its implications and what it means for your organisation.

This course provides an introduction to:

• Essential GDPR background and terminology.
• The six data protection principles.
• Data subjects’ rights, including data subject access requests.
• Securing personal data.
• Reporting data breaches.
• How to perform a DPIA (data protection impact assessment).
• The DPO (data protection officer) role.
• Transferring personal data outside the UK

GDPR Foundation training course benefits

Designed by experts

Delivered by an experienced privacy consultant, this training session is built on the foundations of our extensive practical experience delivering data protection support to clients

Learn from anywhere

Choose whether you attend Live Online or in person at one of our training venues throughout the UK

Outstanding courseware

The course includes a detailed learner guide that will help you during training and can be kept for future reference

GDPR Certificate

Successful completion of the course and included exam leads to the ISO 17024-certificated EU GDPR F qualification

Who should attend this course?

Business directors or managers who want to understand how the requirements of the GDPR will affect their organisation, such as:

• Those employed in a risk or compliance department;
• Information security managers;
• IT managers;
• Data analysts;
• Project managers;
• General or privacy counsels; and
• Individuals with a basic knowledge of data protection regulation and practices who want to develop their career with a professional qualification

What does this training course over?

  Key definitions and scope of GDPR

  The six data protection principles

  Special categories of personal data

  The rights of data subjects, including data access requests

  Controllers and processors

  Securing personal data

  Requirements for reporting data breaches and exceptions
  How to perform a DPIA

  The DPO role

  The role of certifications in proving compliance

  Transferring personal data outside the UK

  The powers of the Commissioner

  The bands of financial penalties that can be imposed for breaches

What’s included in this course?

• Full course materials (digital copy provided as a PDF file).
• The EU GDPR F exam.
• Interactive PDF and an online quiz tool for knowledge testing.
• A certificate of attendance

What equipment do I need?

You will need a laptop for the duration of your course and exam

Course duration and times

Day 1: 9:30am – 5:00pm

Are there any prerequisites for this course?

There are no prerequisites for taking this course

GDPR Foundation exam

Attendees take the ISO 17024-certificated EU GDPR F exam set by IBITGQ
(International Board for IT Governance Qualifications). There is no extra charge for this exam.

• Delivery method: Online
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Questions: 40
• Format: Multiple choice
• Pass mark: 65%

What qualifications will I receive?

The course supports professional development, and delegates who pass the included exam are awarded the ISO 17024-certificated EU GDPR Foundation (EU GDPR F) qualification by IBITGQ

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 available immediately after completing the exam. Confirmed exam results will be issued within ten working days from the date of the exam.
• Certificates for those who have achieved a passing grade will be issued within ten working days from the date of the exam.
• Results notifications and certificates are emailed directly to candidates by the relevant exam board; please note that hard-copy exam certificates are not issued

Why choose US for your training needs?

• We’re internationally recognised as the authority on the GDPR – our team introduced the world’s first certified GDPR Foundation and Practitioner training courses and the only ones that are ISO 17024-certificated.
• We have trained more than 8,000 professionals on the GDPR.
• Learn from anywhere – as a company that fully embraces flexible and remote working, we have adjusted our delivery methods to allow you to learn from anywhere. Our Classroom / Live Online delivery option enables you to attend either in person or online.
• 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.