Course Outline
The curriculum encompasses training objectives, detailed module descriptions, and a list of recommended reading materials for government professionals and institutional stakeholders:
Important Notice: This certification framework is currently undergoing revisions to align with legislative developments in the data protection sector, effective as of April 30, 2021.
Syllabus revision details (PDF)
These modifications will be applied to examinations administered by training providers beginning July 31, 2021. Examinations conducted through Pearson VUE will adhere to the updated syllabus starting September 1, 2021.
Legislative amendments occurring between May 1 and October 31, 2021, will be incorporated into the revised version scheduled for release in January 2022.
Course Overview Summary:
- Overview of the historical evolution of data protection regulations in the United Kingdom
- Fundamental principles of data protection and associated technical terminology
- Lawful grounds for the processing of personal data
- Frameworks for governance and accountability regarding data protection within organizational structures
- Specific obligations assigned to data controllers and data processors
- Regulations governing the transfer of personal data to third countries or international bodies
- Enforcement of data subject rights
- Role of the independent supervisory authority (Information Commissioner's Office)
- Management of breaches, regulatory enforcement actions, and associated liability
- Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations (PECR) 2003
NobleProg holds accreditation as a training provider from the British Computer Society (BCS).
Instruction for this program will be provided by an expert NobleProg instructor who has received authorization from the BCS.
The fee covers the complete delivery of the course curriculum by an authorized BCS instructor and the BCS Foundation Data Protection examination. This exam may be completed remotely at the candidate's convenience and is centrally monitored by the BCS. Upon achieving a passing score (minimum of 65% on a multiple-choice assessment), participants will be awarded the accredited BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection.
Requirements
Participants would benefit from possessing foundational knowledge of data protection legislation, along with a basic working proficiency in information technology systems and GDPR principles.
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.