BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection

It's ideal if you hold the BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection, though this is not mandatory.

We strongly recommended that candidates attend an accredited training course and are fully familiar with GDPR and the syllabus and any recommended reading outlined in the syllabus.

Who is it for:

• Anyone who has some existing responsibility for data protection within their organisation.
• It’s also useful for those who want to broaden their basic understanding in this area and fully understand the practical applications of data protection laws.
• Whilst this certificate is written to the UK Data Protection Act, many other jurisdictions have enacted broadly similar data protection laws, so international candidates may also find this useful.

What will I learn:

Candidates will be able to:

• Gain an understanding of the key changes and the associated implications that the GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act 2018 introduce to data protection.
• Gain an understanding of individual and organisational responsibilities under the GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act, particularly the need for effective record keeping.
• Be able to apply the new rights available to data subjects and understand the implications of those rights.
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the designation, position and role / tasks of a data protection officer.
• Be able to prepare organisations to manage and handle personal data in compliance with the GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act.

The syllabus includes training objectives, details of modules and a recommended reading list:

The latest syllabus (PDF)

Please note: This certification is being refreshed in line with legislative updates in this space as of 30 April 2021. 

Changes to the syllabus (PDF)

Summary outline:

• Context of data protection legislation.
• Principles of data protection and applicable terminology
• Lawful basis for processing of personal data
• Governance and accountability of data protection within organisations
• Interaction between Controller and Processor, and role of third parties
• Transfers of personal data to third countries or international organisations
• Data Subject Rights
• The role of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and Independent Supervisory Authorities (ISAs) 9. Breaches, enforcement and liability
•  Processing of personal data in relation to children
• Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations (PECR) 2003

NobleProg is a BCS Accredited Training Provider.

This course will be delivered by an expert NobleProg trainer approved by BCS.

The price includes delivery of the full course syllabus by an approved BCS trainer and the BCS Practioner Data Protection exam (which can be taken remotely in your own time and is invigilated centrally by BCS). Subject to successfully passing the exam (multiple choice, requiring a score of at least 65% to pass) participants will hold the accredited BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection.