ICDL Data Protection (Professional Course)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The ICDL Data Protection module equips learners with essential knowledge and practical skills to manage and process personal data securely and in compliance with regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Participants will explore key concepts of data protection, data subject rights, organizational policies, and compliance measures. The program emphasizes both the legal and commercial importance of safeguarding personal data, preparing learners to handle sensitive information responsibly in today’s digital environment.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of the programme, learners are awarded the ICDL Certificate of Completion in Data Protection, an internationally recognised qualification that validates essential knowledge and practical skills in managing and protecting personal data.

The certification demonstrates competence in data protection principles, GDPR awareness, data subject rights, organisational compliance, and data breach response. It enhances employability across administrative, business, and technical roles where secure handling of personal data is critical, and supports progression into cybersecurity, compliance, and data governance fields.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Successful candidates will be able to manage and process personal data in a manner compliant with relevant regulations. After passing this module, candidates will feel confident implementing a personal data policy, managing risks, facilitating requests, and reacting to breaches. They will be able to:

• understand concepts relating to personal data and its protection
• understand the background and scope of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• identify the rights of data subjects and the responsibilities of organisations
• know how to implement a data protection policy that is compliant with regulations
• know what to do in the event of a data breach.

📢 UPCOMING COURSE

Course Outline

Unit 1: Concepts
Unit 2: GDPR Overview
Unit 3: Principles
Unit 4: Data Subject Rights
Unit 5: Implementation
Unit 6: Compliance

Career Opportunities

• Data Protection Officer
• Privacy Analyst
• Compliance Officer
• Cybersecurity Specialist
• Administrative Officer
• Records Management Assistant
• Customer Data Handling Officer
• AI Governance Officer