BCS Practitioner Certificate in Digital Product Management Training Course

Who is it For:

This certificate is designed for individuals involved in information security and information assurance. It is also relevant to those who require a comprehensive understanding of Business Continuity Management, particularly for government and other public sector roles.

What Will I Learn:

Candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• The function and importance of business continuity management within an organization
• The stages of the business continuity management life cycle
• The key components of a business continuity management program
• The significance of risk assessment in business continuity management
• The various options for developing a business continuity management strategy
• How to prepare and develop response plans for business continuity management
• The necessity of testing, maintaining, and reviewing these plans
• The importance of fostering business continuity management awareness within the organization

Who is it for:

This program is designed for security professionals aiming to understand the technical and business dimensions of the field, as well as individuals interested in pursuing a career in security architecture. It is particularly suitable for:

• System Administrators seeking to transition into roles as security architects
• Technical architects looking to specialize in security architecture

This certificate also serves as a complementary credential for those who have been awarded or are pursuing Certified Cloud Professional (CCP) status in Information Assurance.

What will I learn:

Upon completion of this program, candidates should be able to:

• Describe the business environment and identify information risks associated with systems
• Explain and implement security design principles
• Identify information risks arising from potential solution architectures
• Design alternative architectures or countermeasures to mitigate identified information risks
• Ensure that proposed architectures and countermeasures effectively address identified information risks
• Apply standard security techniques and architectures to manage security risks
• Develop new architectures to mitigate risks posed by emerging technologies and business practices
• Provide consultancy and advice on Information Assurance and architectural challenges
• Configure ICT systems in compliance with approved security architectures

Who is it for:

This certificate is designed for anyone with an interest in information security, whether as a career path or to enhance general business knowledge. It is particularly relevant for government personnel and professionals who require a foundational understanding of Information Security Management Principles. This certification serves as a solid base on which other qualifications can be built, or it provides a comprehensive overview that enables organizations to ensure their information is adequately protected.

What will I learn:

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

• An understanding of the key concepts related to information security management.
• Familiarity with current national legislation and regulations impacting information security management, including those specific to government operations.
• Awareness of current national and international standards, frameworks, and organizations that support the effective management of information security for government and other sectors.
• An understanding of the business and technical environments in which information security management must function, particularly within government contexts.
• Knowledge of the categorization, operation, and effectiveness of various types of controls and their characteristics, tailored to meet the needs of government agencies and organizations.

Who is it For:

This certificate is designed for individuals with an interest in information security, whether as a career path or for general business knowledge. It is particularly relevant for those who require an understanding of Information Security Management Principles, including professionals looking to enhance their skills and contribute to the protection of sensitive data within organizations.

What Will I Learn:

Candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• An understanding of the fundamental concepts related to information security management.
• Familiarity with current national legislation and regulations that impact information security management.
• Awareness of national and international standards, frameworks, and organizations that support the management of information security.
• Knowledge of the business and technical environments in which information security management must be effectively applied.
• An understanding of the categorization, operation, and effectiveness of various types of controls used in information security.

Note: This is a four-day course that extends the standard delivery by one day to provide additional time for exam preparation and practice exercises. The extended format ensures participants have ample opportunity to reinforce their learning and prepare thoroughly for the certification exam.

Who is it for:

This program is designed for individuals involved in information security and information assurance, particularly those working in or supporting government agencies.

What will I learn:

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

• The ways in which managing information risk can bring significant benefits to public sector organizations.
• The ability to explain and effectively utilize terminology related to information risk management for government use.
• How to conduct threat and vulnerability assessments, business impact analyses, and risk assessments within a governmental context.
• An understanding of the principles of controls and risk treatment in government settings.
• The skill to present assessment results in a format that can serve as the foundation for a risk treatment plan tailored for government operations.
• The application of information classification schemes appropriate for government agencies.

Who is it for:

This training is designed for individuals involved in or implementing the DevOps process within government agencies, including roles such as DevOps evangelist; automation architect; cloud infrastructure engineer; software developer; software tester; security engineer; database administrator; and product owners. Please refer to the syllabus below for a more comprehensive list of applicable roles.

What will I learn:

By the end of this training, participants will be able to demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and some basic application of the following aspects of DevOps:

• Origins
• Benefits
• Culture and teams
• Automation
• Lean principles
• Measurement techniques
• Sharing practices
• Common roles in DevOps
• Practices and techniques for efficient workflows
• Methods and approaches for team collaboration

Format of the Course:

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practice sessions.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Who is it for:

• This program is designed for individuals who have existing responsibilities for data protection within their organization, including those in the public sector for government.
• It is also beneficial for those seeking to expand their basic knowledge of data protection and understand its practical applications.
• While this certificate aligns with the UK Data Protection Act, many other jurisdictions have enacted similar laws, making it useful for international candidates as well.

What will I learn:

Candidates will be able to:

• Understand the key changes and implications introduced by the GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act 2018.
• Comprehend individual and organizational responsibilities under these regulations, with a focus on effective record keeping.
• Apply the new rights available to data subjects and understand the implications of these rights.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role, position, and tasks of a Data Protection Officer (DPO).
• Prepare organizations to manage and handle personal data in compliance with the GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act.