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Become a DPO: Your Path to Data Protection Leadership
Become a certified Data Protection Officer. Master GDPR compliance, incident management, and organizational leadership in data protection.
4.6(78 reviews)
195+students
2h 29min
25 Lessons
9 modules
Intermediate
Last updated: Feb 2026
Course Overview
This comprehensive DPO certification course prepares you to lead data protection in your organization. You'll learn the full scope of DPO responsibilities - from understanding legal bases and data subject rights, to implementing technical safeguards and managing breaches. The course covers advanced topics including legitimate interest assessments, DPIAs, third-party data processing, and video surveillance compliance. You'll gain both the legal knowledge and practical skills needed to advise your organization and ensure compliance.
Who this course is for
- Aspiring Data Protection Officers
- Current DPOs seeking comprehensive training
- Privacy professionals advancing their career
- Legal and compliance professionals transitioning to DPO roles
- IT security professionals expanding into data protection
What you will learn
- The full scope of DPO responsibilities and authority
- How to apply all GDPR legal bases correctly
- How to manage data subject requests and rights
- How to conduct LIA and DPIA assessments
- How to implement technical and organizational safeguards
- How to manage incidents and third-party relationships
What you will gain
- Lead data protection programs in any organization
- Advise on complex compliance questions
- Conduct required assessments and documentation
- Manage relationships with regulators
- Build a culture of privacy and compliance
What You'll Learn
Lead data protection programs with confidence and authority
Apply GDPR requirements correctly across all processing activities
Conduct LIA and DPIA assessments for complex processing
Manage data breaches from detection to resolution
Work effectively with regulators, management, and data subjects
This course includes
Comprehensive video curriculum
Knowledge checks for each topic
Assessment templates (LIA, DPIA)
Policy and procedure templates
DPO certification upon completion
Curriculum
9 modules • 25 lessons • 2h 29min