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Online On Demand: BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection (E-Learning) - Corporate Package for 5 People

Online On Demand: BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection (E-Learning) - Corporate Package for 5 People

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Product Overview:
  • Corporate packages starting from £3,375 for up to 5 members of staff
  • Data protection foundation level course available online and on demand, covering the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and other associated legislation
  • All materials pre-recorded and available whenever your staff would like to schedule their learning
  • Over 20 hours of content and supported activities plus suggested reading to cover all of the BCS syllabus requirements
  • Digital and hard copy materials included 
  • Course handbook (hard copy)
  • A range of learner support that can be customised to meet the needs of your organisation including progress reports and delivered sessions
  • BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection registration and assessment fee
  • Access to the learning management system for a year with an option to have your own company portal with fully supported administration to help with monitoring progress
  • Please contact us for prices if you have more than 5 staff
  • Please note, for international orders, shipping will be calculated at checkout.

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Content Preview

The video below is the introduction for the course - it provides an overview of the resources you'll have available to you and introduces you to what the course covers.

Course Level:

This is an intermediate level course rated at SFIA (Skills Framework for Information Age) Level 2.

Course Overview

The course is designed for candidates who are looking for an introduction to current data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

After completion of the course, candidates will possess an understanding of the rights afforded to data subjects and the implications of those rights. Additionally, the course covers the responsibilities placed on individuals and organisations, as well as data controllers and processors. Each candidate should be better placed to support their organisation in processing customer data in compliance with data protection laws.

Although not essential, some knowledge of data protection law would be beneficial as well as basic working knowledge or IT and GDPR.

After placing any orders for our online and on demand courses we recommend that is can up to 48hours to process the order and add candidates to our Learning Management System (LMS).

Please note: The syllabus for the course is updated every six months and the online on demand content is updated in line with any changes. Please check the latest version of the syllabus at https://www.bcs.org/qualifications-and-certifications/certifications-for-professionals/gdpr-and-data-protection-certifications/bcs-foundation-certificate-in-data-protection/

Course Content

Modules 1 & 2

Module 1: covers the context of data protection, the scope of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the role of the Information Commissioners Office (ICO).

Module 2: covers the definitions, special categories of personal data and criminal offence data and introduces to data protection principles such as accountability.

Modules 3 & 4

Module 3 covers looks at the lawfulness or processing and conditions for processing special categories of personal data. Additionally, we look at consent and conditions of same, as well as transfers of personal data to third countries or international organisations.

Module 4 looks at governance and accountability considering data protection impact assessments, records of processing activities, data protection by design and by default, security and the role of the data protection officer.

Modules 5 & 6

Module 5 looks at all the the rights afforded to the data subject as well as restrictions that may affect the exercise of these rights.

Module 6 takes a look at breach reporting, sanctions, liabilities and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.

Revision and Exam

Upon completion of the course content, candidates are urged to take a look at the two practice papers as part of their course revision. Once all content on the LMS has been completed and at the candidates request, we will register them with the BCS and they can book in for their exam.

Exams are held online virtually by the BCS.

  • "The course was better than others I have been on as it was much more engaging. It was more a discussion rather than being talked at and this style of delivery works well for me". Anonymous, May 2022

  • "I was successfully able to access and contribute to the class. Enjoyed the use of breakout rooms as this allowed me to engage on both a 1:1 level and as part of a group". Anonymous, November 2021.

  • "Liz and Frank were great, they took time to go through each topic of data protection and always made themselves available should we have questions. The handouts were brilliant, very detailed and followed the course structure". Anonymous, December 2020.