Data Protection Course - BCS Foundation
Award Winning, Online, Self-Study with Tutor Support
Course overview
Online, self-study, global access to study in any country
Course features
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Study time: 23.5 hours
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Gain Industry Skills
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12 months course access
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Includes remote exam
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Job and Career Support
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Live Tutor support
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Learn Online - Study at home or work
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Aligned to SFIAPlus
IT Industry Framework -
Globally Recognised BCS Certificate with the letters AMBCS after your name
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Free 1 year BCS Membership
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0% Interest Free Payments
How to Start the Course
Exam, Support & Certification Included
Gain the skills you need to become a real professional, boost your confidence, and master the field.
Data Protection Course - BCS Foundation
Level 2 - 3
The BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection is a globally recognised professional qualification at level 2 - 3 which will help develop your knowledge and understanding in these specific subjects:
Course Subjects You Learn
Study Easily Online with Duco Digital
• Work through online course content which is easy to follow, understand and in a logical format
• Login to continue your course and monitor your progression easily at-a-glance
• Book your online exam to take at home or in an office, no need to visit a test centre
• Multiple choice exam
• Test paper included with practice questions
• Tutor support available 9 am - 5 pm weekdays GMT
• Start today!
Who is BCS?
Recognised globally by corporations, academics and IT professionals, BCS is the British Computer Society, more commonly known as the Chartered Institute for IT.
They have over 60,000 members in 150 countries, and a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers all committed to their mission of leading the IT industry through its ethical challenges, to support the people who work in the industry, and to make IT good for society.
They have over 60,000 members in 150 countries, and a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers all committed to their mission of leading the IT industry through its ethical challenges, to support the people who work in the industry, and to make IT good for society.
Data protection training can reduce the risk of a data breach by up to 60%!
EMPLOYERS NEED DATA PROTECTION SKILLS
Data Protection Training
Can Reduce the Risk of a Breach
Can Reduce the Risk of a Breach
Why should I take this course?
This Level 2- 3 Foundation professional certification in Data Protection will help develop your career if you need to have an understanding of data protection, and the GDPR in particular, to do your job; or if knowledge of the law in this area would enhance your effectiveness in your job.
The salary range for UK jobs in data protection is £34,140 - £65,000, so now is a great time to gain a qualification.
The salary range for UK jobs in data protection is £34,140 - £65,000, so now is a great time to gain a qualification.
Who is this course for?
This course will help your career if you are:
Specifically, the following roles could benefit from this course (as well as good examples of career opportunities):
• An individual looking to up-skill
• Pursuing further education in IT or computing at University level
• Thinking of changing career
• Project Managers, middle and senior managers and Directors who need to understand more detail about data protection
Specifically, the following roles could benefit from this course (as well as good examples of career opportunities):
- Data Protection and Privacy
- Information Governance, risk and compliance
- Data Management
- Project Management
- Directors/Senior Managers with Data
- Protection responsibilities.
Course Requirements
- No experience is required for this course, however a good standard of English is recommended.
- An internet connection with a mobile/tablet or laptop is required.
Career Path
While data protection training is valuable across all sectors given the digital nature of today's world, there are certain sectors where it is particularly critical:
• Health
•Information Technology (IT) and Cybersecurity
• Finance and Banking
• Retail and E-commerce
• Education
• Government and Public Services
• Telecommunications
• Advertising
• Researchers
• Cyber Security
It's important to note that virtually all sectors can benefit from data protection training, as data has become a crucial part of nearly every industry.
It's important to note that virtually all sectors can benefit from data protection training, as data has become a crucial part of nearly every industry.
What Happens After I Enrol?
1. Click on the enrolment email to gain access
2. Complete your study
3. Book your BCS exam using the link in the BCS email sent to you 14 days after enrolment
4. Take your exam
5. Download your BCS certificate from your BCS exam account when you pass
6. Access your free* 1-year BCS Associate membership from the link in your BCS exam account
7. Create BCS professional profile, access further learning, build networks and access career tool with BCS membership
*New BCS members only
Don't just take our word for it
Meet our instructor
Mandy Hargun
Legal Counsel and BCS Accredited Data Protection Trainer
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