Data Protection Course - BCS Practitioner
Award Winning, Online, Self-Study with Tutor Support
Course overview
Do you need a qualification in data protection or are you thinking about learning more about data protection for your organisation?
The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection is a level 3-4 certified course designed for those with some data protection responsibilities in an organisation and wish to achieve and demonstrate a broad understanding of the law and progresses from what is taught in the BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection.
You will learn the knowledge of UK data protection law, incorporating the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 18), as well as the EU General, Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), along with an understanding of how they are applied in practice.
This version of the syllabus has been updated to take into account the UK’s withdrawal from the EU and following the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement that was signed in December 2020. It also includes the two adequacy decisions published 28 June 2021 by the EU Commission in respect of the UK regarding transfers under the EU GDPR; and to transfers under the Law Enforcement Directive (LED).
If you are interested in live training, please contact us.
This version of the syllabus has been updated to take into account the UK’s withdrawal from the EU and following the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement that was signed in December 2020. It also includes the two adequacy decisions published 28 June 2021 by the EU Commission in respect of the UK regarding transfers under the EU GDPR; and to transfers under the Law Enforcement Directive (LED).
If you are interested in live training, please contact us.
Online, self-study, global access to study in any country
Course features
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Study time: 24 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
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 Practitioner
Level 3 - 4
The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection is a globally recognised professional qualification at level 3 - 4 which will help develop your knowledge and understanding in these specific subjects:
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 Practitioner professional certification in Data Protection, certified at levels 3-4, will help develop your career if you have some data protection responsibilities in an organisation and wish to achieve and demonstrate a broad understanding of the law
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
- This course is recommended for those who have previously studied the BCS Foundation in Data Protection or have 1 - 2 years in a role with experience and resposnsibility for data protection. Please contact us if you are unsure about your suitability for this courser.
- 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
Future Proof Your Career