BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection
The BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection is designed for those who wish to acquire a sound grounding in the key elements of the UK law and its practical application.
Knowledge of UK data protection law, incorporating the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018, as well as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), along with an understanding of how they are applied in practice, is important for any organisation processing personal information.
What will I learn?
Gain an understanding of the key changes that the GDPR and the Data Protection Act (2018) bring to data protection.
Gain an understanding of the new rights available to data subjects and the implications of those rights with the GDPR and Data Protection Act (2018).
Gain an understanding of individual and organisational responsibilities under the GDPR and the Data Protection Act (2018), particularly the need for effective record keeping.
Gain an understanding of the increased obligations faced by data controllers and data processors as a result of the GDPR coming into force and the Data Protection Act (2018) being enacted.
Be better placed to support your organisation in processing customer data in compliance with the GDPR and the Data Protection Act (2018).
What skills do I gain by taking this course?
Build your knowledge of how GDPR and Data Protection will affect your business, helping you to ensure your organisation will be compliant.
Help you to understand the new rules and train you to be a subject matter expert.
Explore the application of current data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018.
As well as gaining new skills and knowledge, upon successful completion, you will receive a globally recognised Professional Certificate awarded by the BCS at SFIA Plus Level 2, with free annual Associate Membership to the BCS to help further develop your career and grow your professional network.
What is included in the course?
All our BCS courses include:
Your own login to study flexibly when you want (mobile/tablet/laptop or desktop with internet connection required)
One year to complete the course and take the BCS exam
Ask questions with student support on email or through our student support centre
BCS exam - flexible dates and times 7 days a week in all timezones (laptop or desktop with camera and intenet connection required)
BCS e-certificate upon passing the exam
Free one year BCS Associate membership to develop your career and grow your professional network
Exam practice questions and answers
Links to further learning
VAT
Option to spread the cost of your course over 12 months 0% interest free.
Getting started
Duco Digital offer three ways to enrol:
Enrol through Knoma. All the same benefits as enrolling with Duco Digital with added option to pay for your course up to 12 months 0% interest free*
Enrol through Duco Digital, start today and pay in full or 4 interest free instalments**
Enrol in Euros - please allow 1 working day for enrolment.
* Applicants must be a UK resident, aged 18+ years and have a UK bank account.
** No credit check. Exam cannot be booked until the course has been paid in full.
