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GDPR – Certified Data Protection Officer

Become a PECB-certified Data Protection Officer (DPO). Master the GDPR, the management of a data protection programme and the role of the DPO within the organisation, with a consultant who applies data protection day to day in regulated environments.

5 daysof training
DPOadvanced level
FR · ES · ENofficial material
OfficialPECB exam incl.

Who is this course for?

  • Professionals who want to work as a Data Protection Officer (DPO)
  • Compliance managers, legal advisers and data protection consultants
  • Security and GRC professionals who want to add data protection to their profile
  • Anyone who handles personal data and must ensure GDPR compliance

What you'll gain

  • The PECB Certified Data Protection Officer credential, recognised internationally
  • The ability to perform the DPO function in line with the GDPR
  • Command of the data protection principles, data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and the rights of data subjects
  • One of the strongest and most sought-after career levers in compliance

Course programme

Day 1 · GDPR fundamentals and data protection principles
  • The GDPR regulatory framework and key concepts
  • Processing principles and lawful bases
  • The rights of data subjects
Day 2 · The role of the DPO and data protection governance
  • Functions, position and responsibilities of the Data Protection Officer
  • Record of processing activities
  • Relationship with the supervisory authority
Day 3 · Risk management and impact assessments (DPIAs)
  • Data protection by design and by default
  • Data protection impact assessments
  • Technical and organisational measures
Day 4 · Breaches, transfers and ongoing compliance
  • Managing and notifying personal data breaches
  • International data transfers
  • Audit and continual improvement of the data protection programme
Day 5 · Certification exam
  • Review and mock exam
  • Official "PECB Certified Data Protection Officer" exam (3 hours)

Exam, credits & certification

3 h
Duration of the official PECB exam
31 CPD
Continuing Professional Development credits granted by the course
Included
Exam, marking and first issue of the certification, included in the price

Once you pass the exam, you can apply for the "PECB Certified Data Protection Officer" credential. The exam includes 2 attempts: the first plus a free retake, usable within the following 12 months. Passing first time is no longer a source of pressure. CPD credits correspond to the course level according to PECB. The exam duration is indicative; ask me for the exact details when you enrol.

Your trainer

Ricardo Coronel Lemus, PECB trainer

Ricardo Coronel Lemus

Practising GRC / vCISO consultant · PECB Certified Trainer (CT6496)

More than 20 years in cybersecurity and compliance, today a vCISO and GRC consultant with real clients in France, Spain and Mexico. This is a standard I teach as a PECB Certified Trainer, and I don't approach it theoretically: I apply it day to day with real clients — that's what I bring to my coaching and exam preparation.

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / Lead Implementer CISSPCISMCRISCCCISODORA Lead ManagerPCI DSS - PCIP

Frequently asked questions

Do I need any prerequisites?
There are no formal prerequisites. A basic understanding of the GDPR or of compliance helps, but the course starts from the fundamentals.
What language is the exam in?
The official PECB exam for this course is available in French, Spanish and English. Coaching is delivered in English to prepare you as well as possible.
What is the difference between Self-Study and Self-Study + Coaching?
Self-Study gives you the official material, the exam and the certification to progress at your own pace. The coaching option adds one-to-one sessions with me, real-world case studies and guided exam preparation: I support you until you feel ready to get certified.
What if I don't pass the exam?
The PECB exam includes 2 attempts: the first plus a free retake usable within the following 12 months. So a failure doesn't leave you stranded. What's more, with the coaching option we prepare for the exam together with mock exams so that you arrive with confidence.
Does this certification let me work as a DPO?
The certification attests to your competence and knowledge of the GDPR before employers and clients. The GDPR does not require a mandatory official certification to work as a DPO, but a recognised credential such as PECB's is one of the strongest ways to demonstrate your qualification.

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