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Become a Certified Data Protection Officer in just 3 days with accelerated data protection officer training from Firebrand. Get your Data Protection Officer qualification at twice the speed and sit the official PECB Certified Data Protection Officer Exam onsite at the Firebrand Training Centre.
On this Certified Data Protection Officer course, you’ll build the skills you need to implement and manage a compliance framework aligned to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This accelerated three-day course will also prepare you for the role of a Data Protection Officer (DPO).
Learn how to adapt your organisation to become GDPR-compliant and implement privacy policies, procedures, working instructions, consent forms and data protection impact assessments.
Key learning objectives for your accelerated Data Protection Officer training are:
With this accelerated data protection officer training, you'll prepare for and sit the official PECB Certified Data Protection Officer Exam. This is covered by your Certification Guarantee.
This accelerated Data Protection Officer course is ideal for:
GDPR applies to organisations within the EU, as well as all those that handle personal data of EU citizens. There is now a legal requirement that organisations with more than 200 staff employ a full-time Data Protection Officer.
Cut the risk of prosecution in the event of a data breach - breaches of EU regulations by multinationals could result in fines of £20 million or 4% of worldwide gross turnover.
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Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.
Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.
This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering training. Courses that include certification come with a certification guarantee. Pass first time or train again for free (just pay for accommodation and exams on your return). We do not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes.
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GDPR Essentials
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Implementation & Compliance
Remaining Compliant
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You'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:
You'll be tested on the following domains:
This Data Protection Officer exam is open book - you can take any PECB issued material and notes made during the course into the exam.
Your PECB Certified Data Protection Officer exam meets the full requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP).
Upon successful completion of the exam, you can apply for the credentials outlined in the table below. These are based on professional experience, information security and/or data protection experience as well as the signing of the PECB Code of Ethics.
You can gain the PECB Provisional Data Protection Officer credential with no experience. However, to gain the PECB Certified Data Protection Officer credential, you must have the necessary experience detailed in the table below.
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Exam |
Professional Experience |
Data Protection project Experience |
Other Requirements |
PECB Provisional Data Protection Officer |
PECB Certified Data Protection Officer exam |
None |
None |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified Data Protection Officer |
PECB Certified Data Protection Officer exam |
Five years of industry experience, two of which must have been in Data Protection |
Data Protection activities: a total of 300 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
For your Data Protection project activities to be eligible they should align to the following activities:
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You'll receive the following as part of your accelerated Data Protection Officer training:
Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.
Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.
Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.
We’re currently migrating from printed to digital courseware. Some courseware is already available in digital, while other books remain in printed form. To find out if this course is digital, call us on +32 (0)2 234 77 05.
There are several benefits of easy-to-use digital courseware: downloads are immediate, and you’ll always have your courseware available wherever you are. You won’t need to wait for a printed book to be delivered before you start learning – and it’s better for the environment. You can choose to download the courseware to your own device, or borrow one of ours.
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Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.
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Before attending this accelerated Data Protection Officer course, you should understand GDPR basics and have knowledge of current legal requirements for data protection.
Although there are no prerequisites for you to sit the course, in order to achieve the Certified DPO credential you'll need to meet a range of requirements. Upon successful completion of the exam, you can apply for the credentials outlined in the table below. These are based on professional experience, information security and/or data protection experience as well as the signing of the PECB Code of Ethics.
You can gain the PECB Provisional Data Protection Officer credential with no experience. However, to gain the PECB Certified Data Protection Officer credential, you must have the necessary experience detailed in the table below.
Credential |
Exam |
Professional Experience |
Data Protection project Experience |
Other Requirements |
PECB Provisional Data Protection Officer |
PECB Certified Data Protection Officer exam |
None |
None |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified Data Protection Officer |
PECB Certified Data Protection Officer exam |
Five years of industry experience, two of which must have been in Data Protection |
Data Protection activities: a total of 300 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
Don’t worry - we’ll discuss your technical background, experience and qualifications to determine whether this accelerated course suits you.
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Firebrand is an immersive environment and requires commitment. Some prerequisites are simply guidelines; you may find your unique experience, attitude and determination enables you to succeed on your accelerated course.
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Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 68.075 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 96.68% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.
Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.
"As a complete novice to this area , the training as comprehensive and the instructor made it easy to understand.
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Clare Anderson, Trust in Learning (Academies). - Data Protection Certified Data Protection Officer - GDPR Compliance (3 days) (9/5/2018 to 11/5/2018)
"The instructor, facilities and materials were excellent. "
Anonymous - Data Protection Certified Data Protection Officer - GDPR Compliance (3 days) (9/5/2018 to 11/5/2018)
"Fast paced, informative, theory related to practice. Excellent starting point as I step out into the new world of DPOs!"
Denise Luke, Sole Trader. - Data Protection Certified Data Protection Officer - GDPR Compliance (3 days) (23/4/2018 to 25/4/2018)
"Staying at the training centre was great. The 16 delegates all had supper and chatted about the GDPR and many other things. It was great. The trainers were brilliant and the CDPO course was so enjoyable despite its intensity. "
Claudia Nel. - Data Protection Certified Data Protection Officer - GDPR Compliance (3 days) (23/4/2018 to 25/4/2018)
"Firebrand is the leading training provider, nothing more to say.
Great learning, great training."
James Sim, N/A. - Data Protection Certified Data Protection Officer - GDPR Compliance (3 days) (30/3/2018 to 1/4/2018)
"Fantastic learning environment, which really helped with the learning journey."
Anonymous, East Coast Driver Training - Data Protection Certified Data Protection Officer - GDPR Compliance (3 days) (30/3/2018 to 1/4/2018)
"Although the training was intensive, our tutor went into detail with everything, which really helped."
Daniel Haastrup, Roundtrip Cars Limited. - Data Protection Certified Data Protection Officer - GDPR Compliance (3 days) (30/3/2018 to 1/4/2018)
"Great course, facilities and location - worth attending."
Anonymous - Data Protection Certified Data Protection Officer - GDPR Compliance (3 days) (30/3/2018 to 1/4/2018)
"The course and its content were exactly what I needed as we approach May 25th 2018. Delivered in such a way as to encourage engagement. There were many key learning points to take away to do my job."
James Monkman, Omms Data. - Data Protection Certified Data Protection Officer - GDPR Compliance (3 days) (26/2/2018 to 28/2/2018)
"Great instructor who understood the subject and was able to convey details well."
Julie Henry, RBS. - Data Protection Certified Data Protection Officer - GDPR Compliance (3 days) (3/1/2018 to 5/1/2018)
"Great trainer, great experience learned a lot and hope to be able to use it all at my company."
Kale Cooper, RRO. - Data Protection Certified Data Protection Officer - GDPR Compliance (3 days) (16/10/2017 to 18/10/2017)
"A very effective and time efficient way of being immersed into a new knowledge set. The scope, structure and applicability of this course content and certification is excellent."
Tim Stewart. - Data Protection Certified Data Protection Officer - GDPR Compliance (3 days) (16/10/2017 to 18/10/2017)
"Firebrand will work hard to help you achieve. They cover food, drinks & accommodation. You don't have to think about any of that so you can focus on learning, training and achieving your goals. Would I recommend Firebrand?
Absolutely!"
Malcolm McNinch, In Health Ltd. - Data Protection Certified Data Protection Officer - GDPR Compliance (3 days) (1/8/2017 to 3/8/2017)
"I was a bit uncertain when I registered for the training, however the training (CDPO) proved to be the best training I've had so far. The trainer was knowledgeable and passionate that we get the best outcome - however everything I required was provided and so I was comfortable and focused enough to put in the effort to get the best out of the training course. I highly recommend Firebrand - its a focused and value for money approach to learning. I cant wait to get back to work and tell my colleagues! :)"
Dolapo Adeboye, Barclaycard. - Data Protection Certified Data Protection Officer - GDPR Compliance (3 days) (1/8/2017 to 3/8/2017)
"Excellent, organised and well worth the cost."
Richard Coleman. - Data Protection Certified Data Protection Officer - GDPR Compliance (3 days) (24/7/2017 to 26/7/2017)
"Tough structure but got the job done quickly! The instructor was a legend! Very knowledgeable and really helped by delivering with a sense of humor!"
Clive Gladwin, Symantec. - Data Protection Certified Information Privacy Professional - Europe & Certified Information Privacy Manager (4 days) (22/1/2018 to 25/1/2018)
"Tough structure but got the job done quickly! The instructor was a legend! Very knowledgeable and really helped by delivering with a sense of humor!"
Clive Gladwin, Symantec. - IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional - Europe & Certified Information Privacy Manager (4 days) (22/1/2018 to 25/1/2018)
"Plenty of free coffee!
Initially found it difficult to justify high price but, in reality it's excellent value in a complete comparison of competitors. Due diligence from colleagues spoke highly and Firebrand and has delivered on all points. "
Shane Reed, Purd.com. - Data Protection Certified Information Privacy Professional - Europe & Certified Information Privacy Manager (4 days) (22/1/2018 to 25/1/2018)
"Plenty of free coffee!
Initially found it difficult to justify high price but, in reality it's excellent value in a complete comparison of competitors. Due diligence from colleagues spoke highly and Firebrand and has delivered on all points. "
Shane Reed, Purd.com. - IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional - Europe & Certified Information Privacy Manager (4 days) (22/1/2018 to 25/1/2018)
"This is my 5th courses here at Firebrand. The teaching standard is excellent across the board. I look forward to returning for my change management course. Firebrand have ignited my passion for learning at this accelerated pace."
Jennifer Hamling-Hills, Orangutan Project Management. - Data Protection GDPR Practitioner - General Data Protection Regulation (3 days) (13/11/2017 to 15/11/2017)
"Great class. I would recommend the course to anyone."
Eric Lee, Itsoha. - Data Protection GDPR Practitioner - General Data Protection Regulation (3 days) (13/11/2017 to 15/11/2017)
"Excellent, high intensive training that gives you all the skills you need."
Jerry Palmer, Kvall. - Data Protection Certified Information Privacy Professional - Europe & Certified Information Privacy Manager (4 days) (23/10/2017 to 25/10/2017)
"Excellent, high intensive training that gives you all the skills you need."
Jerry Palmer, Kvall. - IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional - Europe & Certified Information Privacy Manager (4 days) (23/10/2017 to 25/10/2017)
"My second time with Firebrand and again an excellent presenter, which ensured I passed first time. Will be back again soon."
Adrian Finn, TalkTalk. - Data Protection GDPR Practitioner - General Data Protection Regulation (3 days) (9/10/2017 to 11/10/2017)
"The instructor was the perfect person to deliver a very dry subject in an entertaining and informative manner.
He tailored his legal experience to provide relevant comparisons. He dealt competently with areas where the subject matter is vague bearing in mind we are dealing with constantly shifting sands and many of the future concepts are untested."
Anonymous - Data Protection GDPR Practitioner - General Data Protection Regulation (3 days) (14/8/2017 to 16/8/2017)
"Course content very good and meaningful for critical legislation changes. Trainers knowledgeable in the subject and communicated subject very well."
Anonymous - Data Protection GDPR Practitioner - General Data Protection Regulation (3 days) (15/5/2017 to 17/5/2017)
"This is an excellent facility to get away from the office and concentrate on the course which is intense."
Mike Vale, University of Manchester. - Data Protection GDPR Practitioner - General Data Protection Regulation (3 days) (15/5/2017 to 17/5/2017)
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Thank you for this awesome experience."
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Very knowledgeable instructor, who brought in many examples from real life- just excellent!"
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Overall, I've had a fantastic experience."
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Our instructor was very competent and the location was excellent."
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