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Data Protection Courses

Study data protection online with Duco Digital Training and become the person your organisation trusts with personal data. Choose a single BCS course, from Foundation to Practitioner, or follow a career pathway to become a data protection specialist. Our accredited courses are self-study and lead to a recognised professional certification from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, proving your knowledge, competence and skills for professionals and teams.
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Unsure which Data Protection Course to choose?

Book a free 15-minute career call with our team. We'll talk through your role, your goals and what you want from a data protection certification, and help you decide which course is right for you.

Choose a Data Protection Career Pathway

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Become a certified data protection professional

Combine the BCS Foundation and Practitioner data protection courses at a discounted price, and prove you can apply the data protection in practice. 
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Become an information security specialist

Add the information security certification employers ask for, and show you can manage security risk across people, processes and technology.

Choose a Data Protection Course

Self-study data protection courses with recognised certification. Browse by level, or book a free career call and we'll help you choose.

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Meet your instructor

Mandy Hargun 

Legal Counsel and BCS Accredited Data Protection Trainer
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Mandy is Legal Counsel with over 18 years of experience, a qualified solicitor and trainer in the data protection space. She uses her own unique style to simplify privacy, as well as provide real and practical examples to make learning privacy easy.

A PERSONAL WELCOME FROM OUR COMPANY DIRECTOR

We're not just a training platform. We're here to help you succeed.

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Hi, I'm Darren. I've trained professionals for over 30 years, and data protection is now part of almost every job I train for.

Every organisation holds personal data, and with AI tools in daily use, that data travels further than most people realise.

The people who stand out are the ones who know the rules well enough to say "yes, and here's how" rather than just "no". That's what a BCS data protection certification gives you.

If you're not sure where to begin, message me or book a call, and tell me where you want your career to go. I'd love to help.

Frequently asked questions

Which data protection course should I take first?

If you're new to data protection, start with the BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection. It covers UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, the data protection principles and individuals' rights. If you already work with data protection, or have passed the Foundation, the BCS Practitioner Certificate takes you to the next level.

Which data protection certification do I need to become a Data Protection Officer?

The law doesn't require a specific certification to be a DPO. Employers often ask for the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection, because it shows you can apply the law, not just describe it. Many learners take the Foundation first and then the Practitioner.

Are your data protection courses accredited? 

Yes. Our data protection courses are accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, and lead to a BCS certificate when you pass the exam. Duco Digital Training is a BCS-accredited training provider.

Do I need a legal or technical background?

No. The Foundation Certificate has no entry requirements and suits professionals from HR, marketing, IT, compliance and operations. For the Practitioner, we recommend passing the Foundation first or having equivalent experience.

What's included, and how long do I have to complete a course?

Every BCS course includes the exam fee, 12 months' online access, the recommended BCS eBooks and our Pass Assist support, with live tutor calls and practice papers. When you pass, new BCS members can claim a year's BCS Associate membership.

What jobs can a data protection certification lead to?

It helps you move into, or move up in, roles such as data protection officer, privacy or compliance officer, information governance manager, data protection analyst and risk manager. It also adds weight to roles in HR, IT, marketing and AI projects, where handling personal data well is now an expected skill.

Get in touch today to discuss enrolment, team training, or payment options.

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