BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection
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.
The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection is designed for those with some data protection responsibilities in an organisation or who, for other reasons, wish to achieve and demonstrate a broad understanding of the law.
What will I learn?
This qualification is aimed at those candidates who have, or wish to have, some responsibility for data protection within an organisation and need to understand the changes that the EU GDPR, the UK GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act 2018 have brought to data protection in practice and what needs to be done to steer their organisations towards compliance.
The Certificate will also be useful for others who wish to obtain and demonstrate a broad understanding and application of the UK’s data protection regime.
It is ideal for those candidates who already hold the Foundation Certificate in Data Protection and who want to gain a more in-depth knowledge of interpreting and applying the principles of data protection legislation and the GDPR in particular.
What skills do I gain by taking this course?
Explain the key changes and the associated implications that the GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act 2018 introduce to data protection.
Explain the individual and organisational responsibilities under the GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act, particularly the need for effective record keeping.
Apply the new rights available to data subjects and identify the implications of those rights. Explain the designation, position and role/tasks of a data protection officer and how to prepare organisations to manage and handle personal data in compliance with the GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act.
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 3, 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.
