Course Outline
The curriculum covers training objectives, detailed module breakdowns, and recommended study materials:
Important Note: This certification is being updated to align with recent legislative changes, effective 30 April 2021.
These updates will be reflected in exams taken with training providers from 31 July 2021, and in exams administered by Pearson VUE from 1 September 2021.
Any further legislative developments between 1 May and 31 October 2021 will be incorporated into the revised syllabus, scheduled for release in January 2022.
Course Summary Outline:
- Overview of the History of Data Protection in the U.K.
- Core Principles of Data Protection and Key Terminology
- Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data
- Organizational Governance and Accountability in Data Protection
- Obligations of Controllers and Processors
- Transferring Personal Data to Third Countries or International Organizations
- Rights of Data Subjects
- Role of the Independent Supervisory Authority (ICO)
- Data Breaches, Enforcement Mechanisms, and Liability
- Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations (PECR) 2003
NobleProg is an accredited training provider for BCS.
The course is led by a BCS-approved expert trainer from NobleProg.
The fee covers the full syllabus delivery by a certified BCS trainer and the BCS Foundation Data Protection exam. This exam can be taken remotely at your convenience under central invigilation by BCS. Candidates who successfully pass the multiple-choice exam, requiring a minimum score of 65%, will earn the accredited BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection.
Requirements
While prior familiarity with data protection laws is beneficial, candidates should possess a fundamental understanding of IT operations and the principles of GDPR.
Testimonials (3)
Really enjoyed the topics covered and the way that the trainer ran the session
Richard
Course - BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection
1. The BCS test exam questions were often incoherent or not related to the syllabus - which appears to be a trait of BCS course and exams 2. the subject matter was taught reading powerpoint slides full of text - the BCS should be providing at least some diagrammatic content and other visual aids especially as many people learn in very different ways - more than just reading text.
john - UKHO
Course - BCS Practitioner Certificate in Information Assurance Architecture (CIAA)
The variety of the information shared and the clarity to explain terms in plain English.
