Course Overview

The GDPR - Certified Data Protection Officer is a comprehensive, self-paced online certification training programme designed to build practical, job-ready expertise in GDPR. It explores GDPR, Data Protection Officer, Data Subject Rights, DPIA and Breach Management and equips you with the skills to understand GDPR principles and lawful bases, uphold data subject rights and implement accountability and records of processing. Delivered 100% online and fully self-paced, this GDPR course lets you learn anytime and at your own pace, with expert-developed content, real-world case studies, practical exercises and downloadable resources. It is ideal for security & privacy professionals and IT & risk staff, and for anyone looking to strengthen their skills, accelerate their professional development and advance their career in Cybersecurity & Privacy. On completion you earn a recognised, CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion, while preparing thoroughly for the Certified Data Protection Officer certification.

Course Description

The GDPR - Certified Data Protection Officer combines expert knowledge with practical, real-world application and structured preparation for the Certified Data Protection Officer examination. It is suitable for security & privacy professionals, IT & risk staff, DPOs & compliance officers and auditors & consultants, and for other professionals seeking to develop their expertise and advance their careers in Cybersecurity & Privacy.

The course examines the core principles, tools and techniques of GDPR, and develops the practical capabilities required to understand GDPR principles and lawful bases, uphold data subject rights and implement accountability and records of processing.

What's Included:

  • Comprehensive Certified Data Protection Officer certification training
  • Coverage of the key Cybersecurity & Privacy knowledge areas
  • GDPR Foundations
  • Data Subject Rights
  • Accountability & Governance
  • Risk & DPIAs
  • Breaches & Transfers
  • The DPO Role
  • Practical case studies and real-world workplace scenarios
  • Interactive exercises and applied learning activities
  • Structured preparation for the Certified Data Protection Officer examination
  • Revision and knowledge-check activities
  • Downloadable templates, tools and resources
  • Practical application of GDPR concepts
  • CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion

Key Skills Gained in the Course

Participants will develop skills in:

  • GDPR
  • Data Protection Officer
  • Data Subject Rights
  • DPIA
  • Breach Management
  • Accountability
  • GDPR Foundations
  • Accountability & Governance
  • Risk & DPIAs
  • Breaches & Transfers
  • The DPO Role
  • Stakeholder communication and engagement
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Applying professional best practice
  • Driving continuous improvement

Course Key Features

Understand GDPR principles and lawful bases

Uphold data subject rights

Implement accountability and records of processing

Conduct data protection impact assessments

Manage personal data breaches

Perform the DPO role and its tasks

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Who Usually Attend

Security & Privacy Professionals

Those managing information security and data privacy.

IT & Risk Staff

IT, risk and compliance professionals.

DPOs & Compliance Officers

Data protection officers and compliance leads.

Auditors & Consultants

Auditors and consultants in security and privacy.

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Course Outline

Scope and key definitions

Principles of processing

Lawful bases and consent

The rights under GDPR

Handling requests

Transparency and notices

Records of processing

Data protection by design and default

Controllers and processors

When a DPIA is required

Conducting a DPIA

Prior consultation

Breach detection and notification

International data transfers

Security of processing

Designation and independence

Tasks and responsibilities

Monitoring compliance

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Frequently Asked Questions

The GDPR Certified Data Protection Officer programme prepares you to fulfil the DPO role with authority. It covers the requirements of the GDPR and the practical skills to ensure and demonstrate compliance. Key areas include GDPR, Data Protection Officer, Data Subject Rights and DPIA.

By the end of the course you will be able to understand GDPR principles and lawful bases, uphold data subject rights, implement accountability and records of processing and conduct data protection impact assessments.

The course is organised into 6 modules: GDPR Foundations, Data Subject Rights, Accountability & Governance, Risk & DPIAs, Breaches & Transfers and The DPO Role.

You will develop practical skills to conduct data protection impact assessments, manage personal data breaches and perform the DPO role and its tasks — capabilities you can apply in your role immediately.

This course is ideal for security & Privacy Professionals, iT & Risk Staff, dPOs & Compliance Officers and auditors & Consultants. Anyone who wants to build confident, practical expertise in gDPR will benefit.

The GDPR - Certified Data Protection Officer is aimed at experienced professionals who already have a working knowledge of the field and want to deepen their expertise. If you are new to the area, a foundation-level course first will help you get the most from it.

Yes. The GDPR - Certified Data Protection Officer is designed for professionals in Cybersecurity & Privacy and closely related roles, and the examples and exercises are drawn from real, industry-relevant situations.

Yes. The course blends concise theory with hands-on application through worked examples, scenario-based exercises, downloadable templates and case studies — for instance when working through accountability & Governance — so you can put the learning into practice.

The GDPR - Certified Data Protection Officer is fully self-paced and delivered online. You enrol whenever suits you, work through the modules at your own speed, revisit material as often as you like, and access all resources online with learner support throughout.

The programme is equivalent to around 5 days of training. Because it is self-paced, you can complete it faster or more gradually to fit around your schedule.

On completing the GDPR - Certified Data Protection Officer you receive a Duxford Growth Partners Certificate of Completion, which includes CPD credits and can be shared with your employer or on your professional profile.

The course strengthens your credibility and career prospects by giving you current, practical expertise in gDPR. It helps you take on greater responsibility, contribute more effectively to your team, and demonstrate a recognised commitment to your professional growth.

Your understanding is reinforced through knowledge checks and exam-style practice throughout. The course is aligned to the Certified Data Protection Officer syllabus and prepares you for the official examination, which is set and administered separately by an accredited certification body.

No — completing this programme awards a Duxford Growth Partners Certificate of Completion. The official Certified Data Protection Officer credential is awarded by an accredited certification body only after you pass their separate examination, which you register for and sit directly with them. This course prepares you thoroughly for that exam.

There are no strict prerequisites to enrol on the Duxford course — a basic working familiarity with the subject is helpful. Eligibility and any prerequisites for the official Certified Data Protection Officer examination are set by an accredited certification body, so we recommend checking their current requirements before booking.

The rights under GDPR. Handling requests.

When a DPIA is required. Conducting a DPIA.

Breach detection and notification. International data transfers.

Yes. Data Subject Rights is one of the core themes of the course and is addressed in depth, alongside GDPR, Data Protection Officer and DPIA.

The GDPR - Certified Data Protection Officer is developed and delivered by experienced practitioners, is fully self-paced so it fits around your commitments, uses real-world examples and templates, and earns you a CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion — practical, credible and career-focused.