Data Protection GDPR Practitioner - General Data Protection Regulation

- Only 3 Days

Learn how to meet the strict requirements of GDPR in just 3 days with accelerated GDPR training. On this General Data Protection Regulation [(EU) 2016/679] Practitioner course, you’ll study the regulation itself, including GDPR basics and risk management.

You'll also study GDPR's relationship to current data protection and privacy legislation in Europe and elsewhere and learn the multi-jurisdictional consequences for the collection, retention and processing of Personal Data.

This GDPR training includes the GDPR Practitioner exam, which you'll sit at the Firebrand Training Centre during your accelerated course.

Learn fast on an all-inclusive course

This accelerated course is 25% faster than traditional GDPR training. You'll be back in the office sooner, putting your new knowledge into practice. In three days, you'll cover the following topics:

Overview of legal systems and their interrelationships
Embedding GDPR within organisations under common law, civil law and other legal systems
Major required changes in corporate governance standards and processes
Subtle effects of 'Big Data'
How to succeed under the self-reporting model of GDPR

You'll also discover what the integrated Personal Data environment would look like in your organisation. You'll then be able to develop, integrate and manage the changes required by GDPR in your organisation's governance, business and data processing.

Firebrand's GDPR training is designed for professionals with a practical need to understand and implement enterprise governance and business processes. This accelerated course is ideal for:

Senior executives responsible for process and governance
Contractors wishing to capitalise on this new area of process
Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) practitioners
Lawyers wishing to understand the whole context of GDPR
Data privacy, security and compliance consultants
Auditors, risk and compliance practitioners

Ensure your business can conform to the requirements of GDPR with this accelerated 3-day GDPR training. Breaches of EU regulation by multinationals can result in fines upwards of £20 million and could be as high as 4% of worldwide gross turnover.

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Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online GDPR Practitioner courses
You'll be GDPR Practitioner certified in just 3 days. With us, you’ll be GDPR Practitioner trained in record time
Our GDPR Practitioner course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals. No hidden extras
Pass GDPR Practitioner first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn GDPR Practitioner faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying GDPR Practitioner with the best. We’ve been named in Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified 75,622 professionals, and we’re partners with all of the big names in the business

Think you are ready for the course? Take a FREE practice test to assess your knowledge!

Up-to-date content: the course is developed by specialist lawyers and enterprise architects who monitor the action of the courts and process developments – so you can rely on the most up-to-date content and relevant real-life examples.
Experienced instructors: Firebrand provides specialist instructors who are still practitioners with years of international experience in industry, commerce and the legal world which enriches the course by having real-world examples that enhance your learning experience.
IT-Savvy/IT-in-business-savvy/IT-in-legal-savvy: the GDPR Practitioner is delivered in the practical and pragmatic context of todays technology, so you will take away an understanding of the ways that technologies can support you in this new aspect of enterprise governance.

Benefits of Training with Firebrand

Two options of training - Residential classroom-based, or online courses
A purpose-built training centre – get access to dedicated Pearson VUE Select facilities
Certification Guarantee – pass first time or train again free (just pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs)
Everything you need to certify – you’ll sit your exam on the course and return home certified
No hidden extras – one cost covers everything you need to certify

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On this accelerated GDPR course, you'll cover the following topics:

Foundations of Modern Privacy Law
GDPR Basics
Personal Data and Consent: the six pathways to lawful business models
Key Data Subject Rights
Monitoring, Profiling, IT, the business, the GDPR, and case law
Key Controller Obligations – principles, “tick-boxes”, pseudo-rights, etc.
Exemptions, Member State Opt-outs
Risk Management and the EU Data Protection Officer - who, what, why, how?
International Transfers / Adequacy Regimes - BCRs, SCCs, Privacy Shield
Non-compliance - the new legal and technological routes to legal enforcement
GDPR's new legal defences against Foreign Governments
Effect of Brexit on the GDPR - and vice versa
Business Impacts: Security, Cloud, out-sourcing / Data Processors, IoT, Big Data
Next Steps - practical enterprise approaches to GDPR compliance
PIAs, BCRs, Enterprise Privacy Architecture basics
Project / Privacy Office Organisation and Workflow Management
Information Architecture, Data Mapping, and Privacy Dataflow Mapping
Enterprise Privacy Architecture as metadata
Multi-jurisdictional Legal Architecture
Automated Privacy Impact Assessment as core Project Initiation subprocess
The Future: Embedding Transactional EPA Metadata into Operational Systems

Firebrand's GDPR course also covers the following Data Protection Officer (DPO) areas:

Appreciate the statutory requirements of the DPO from 1995 until 2018
Compare with the basics of the onerous new regime by the GDPR
Assimilate the new statutory obligations on Controllers
Appreciate the diverse obligations on and statutory tasks of the DPO
Learn of the expert knowledge and statutory abilities required of the DPO
Consider the required expertise in law, IT, security, and associated topics
Understand a DPO's own personal rights, accountabilities, liabilities, and immunities in the role

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What is a GDPR boot camp?

Firebrand’s GDPR Practitioner course (sometimes referred to as a GDPR boot camp) is an accelerated 3-day course that will introduce you to GDPR. You’ll also sit your GDPR Practitioner exam at the Firebrand Training Centre, just steps away from your classroom.

Does Firebrand offer GDPR Practitioner online training?

Firebrand does not provide online training for the GDPR Practitioner course. Instead, Firebrand’s GDPR course provides students with an opportunity to learn in-person from real-world GDPR and data protection experts.

How much does GDPR training cost?

To find out the cost of this accelerated GDPR Practitioner course and others, visit our prices page.

What exam will I take?

During your accelerated course, you'll prove your knowledge with Firebrand's GDPR exam, developed by specialist lawyers and enterprise architects.

This open book exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions and the pass mark is 50%. The time limit is 75 minutes for English speakers and 105 minutes for non-native English speakers.

Is there a governing body for GDPR certification?

There is no governing body for GDPR certification. Every training provider currently creates their own courses and exams. You will be accredited by the organisation you train with.

Firebrand’s GDPR Practitioner course was designed and developed by a Barrister of the Middle Temple with international experience in privacy law. You’ll effectively receive three days in front of counsel, ensuring your organisation becomes GDPR compliant as fast as possible.

Where can I find GDPR Practitioner exam questions?

GDPR practice exam questions can be found on the Firebrand blog - test and practice your GDPR knowledge now.

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You'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

GDPR Practitioner exam

Format: 40 multiple-choice questions with 4 responses each
Pass mark: 50%
Only the written content of the slide modules will be examined
You will be given Practice Exam Questions both within the the body of the instruction and as self-study aid
The exam is ‘open book’ and you will be provided with a printed copy of the Recitals and Articles of the GDPR
The language of the exam and supporting materials is English (United Kingdom)
The time limit is 75 minutes for English speakers and 105 minutes for non-native English speakers

See What's Included...

On your GDPR Practitioner course, you'll also receive:

Firebrand GDPR training material (PDF)
The necessary documentation referred to in the course. Including: treaties, EU directives and leading case judgements.
Privacy impact assessment examples
Dataflow creation templates
Enterprise Privacy Architecture Templates
Free access to Enterprise Privacy Architecture data quality verification service
An access code for free trial subscription to automated Privacy Impact Assessment Service

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free (just pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs)

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You do not require any specific prerequisites for this accelerated course. However, it is advised that you have over five years of business experience and adequate knowledge of the English language.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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Data Protection GDPR Practitioner Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
24/2/2020 (Monday)	26/2/2020 (Wednesday)	Finished	-
29/6/2020 (Monday)	1/7/2020 (Wednesday)	Wait list	Nationwide
10/8/2020 (Monday)	12/8/2020 (Wednesday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
21/9/2020 (Monday)	23/9/2020 (Wednesday)	Open	Nationwide
2/11/2020 (Monday)	4/11/2020 (Wednesday)	Open	Nationwide
14/12/2020 (Monday)	16/12/2020 (Wednesday)	Open	Nationwide

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"It was a nice experience with high quality deliveries."
Hitham houliou. (30/7/2018 to 1/8/2018)

"I am into training professionals myself. I both receive and administer training. This was one of the best training I attended administered by a professions barrister. The insight, knowledge and was of teaching, not only reciting theory but incorporating real life examples making the whole course material far easier to comprehend."
Mary Papasopoulos, GMa Auditors Ltd. (30/7/2018 to 1/8/2018)

"An interesting and informative course covering many aspects of GDPR and the complexities it throws up and will continue to throw up for all parties covered but it was well worth attending if you are going to come under it."
Mark Cameron. (30/7/2018 to 1/8/2018)

"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. (13/11/2017 to 15/11/2017)

"Great class. I would recommend the course to anyone."
Eric Lee, Itsoha. (13/11/2017 to 15/11/2017)