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Data Protection: Advanced Certificate

Deepen your expertise and lead effective privacy compliance in your organisation.

Duration

Four half-day sessions

Format

Online

Level

Advanced

CPD Points

12

Price

£995+ VAT

Course Overview

Are you ready to take your data protection knowledge to the next level?

This CPD-accredited, advanced-level course is designed for data protection professionals looking to enhance their ability to manage and implement privacy compliance strategies across their organisation. Across four engaging half-day sessions, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of the complexities of data protection law, regulatory expectations, and effective organisational governance.

You’ll explore real-world case studies, develop practical frameworks, and learn how to build a culture of privacy from within – ensuring your organisation is resilient, responsive, and compliant in an ever-evolving data landscape.

September 2026

Part 1: 2 September (9:30am-1pm)

Part 2: 3 September (9:30am-1pm)

Part 3: 9 September (9:30am-1pm)

Part 4: 10 September (9:30am-1pm)

 

Further dates potentially available by request – contact us now!

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand legal and regulatory requirements
  • Navigate UK GDPR and its extraterritorial scope.
  • Explain the role and powers of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
  • Analyse legal cases and enforcement actions to inform your strategy.
  • Define key roles like DPO and Senior Information Risk Owner, and their impact.
  • Build relationships to embed data protection across your organisation.
  • Evaluate privacy documentation and frameworks for effectiveness.
  • Develop an actionable implementation plan for privacy compliance.
  • Integrate procurement, due diligence, and business processes within your privacy strategy.
  • Establish KPIs to measure and drive organisational engagement.
  • Build response and recovery plans for data breaches.
  • Assess organisational compliance maturity and identify improvements.
  • Explore emerging data protection trends and prepare for future challenges.

Participant Feedback

“I felt confident by the end that I could go back to my organisation and speak coherently on the subject.”

Kate Parr, South West Heritage Trust, Training Participant 2025

What’s Included

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

  • Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
  • Information Governance Managers
  • Data protection leads and specialists
  • Senior compliance and risk professionals
  • Anyone who has completed our Intermediate Program (or equivalent)

What You'll Leave With

You’ll complete this course with an advanced understanding of data protection law and governance, a practical framework for implementation, and the confidence to lead organisational change towards privacy compliance. You’ll also take away a draft implementation plan and actionable insights to immediately strengthen your organisation’s data protection posture.

Course Overview Video

Explore Learning Pathways

Intermediate Certifications

Intermediate courses are for participants with a solid understanding of the topic, offering a deeper dive into specific areas through practical exercises, examples, and case studies.

Advanced Certifications

Advanced courses are designed for participants who want to build on their existing knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of how to implement and manage complex requirements effectively.

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