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Data Protection: Essentials Certificate

Understand your legal responsibilities and build a culture of compliance

Duration

Full day

Format

Online

Level

Essentials

CPD Points

6

Price

£295 + VAT

Course Overview

Are you confident your organisation is managing personal data in line with UK law?

This CPD-accredited, one-day course is designed to give you a practical understanding of data protection, whether you’re new to the subject or need a refresher.

You’ll explore the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, and leave with the skills to apply them in real-world situations. This course helps you build a proactive approach to data privacy and ensures you’re ready to manage data breaches, requests, and policies with confidence.

2026 Dates:

  • 11 & 12 February (9:30am-1pm)
  • 15 & 17 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 foundations
  • Describe the background of data protection law and the UK GDPR
  • Define key terms like personal data, special category data, and lawful basis for processing
  • Identify and apply the 7 data protection principles
  • Determine the correct lawful basis (including consent) for processing
  • Understand how to write and use privacy notices
  • Recognise the responsibilities of Data Controllers vs. Data Processors
  • Describe the role and responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer (DPO)
  • Handle Data Subject Rights (e.g. access, erasure), including DSARs
  • Complete Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
  • Manage and report personal data breaches
  • Know when and how to engage with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Participant Feedback

“[Key learning takeaways were] A broader understanding of what we should be doing proactively, and what considerations are needed across our work… Excellent quality.”

Anonymous Participant, 2024

What’s included

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

  • Anyone handling personal data
  • Charity and education staff
  • Records managers and compliance teams
  • Cultural heritage professionals
  • Those preparing to become a DPO or data lead

What You'll Leave With

You’ll finish this course with a clear understanding of how to meet your legal obligations under the UK GDPR, a toolkit of practical strategies, and greater confidence in your ability to manage data protection effectively within your role.

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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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