Certified Data Protection Officer
Master the intricacies of data protection with our expert-led training program. Gain specialized skills in implementing PDPA compliance frameworks while understanding global standards like GDPR. Enroll now to become a proficient Data Protection Officer (DPO) equipped to handle real-world challenges.
- Available in:
- Malaysia
- United States
- Indonesia
- Upcoming intakes:
- Sep 22, 2025
- Sep 23, 2025
- Sep 24, 2025
- Sep 24, 2025
- Upcoming intakes:
- Sep 22, 2025
- Sep 23, 2025
- Sep 24, 2025
- Sep 24, 2025
- Upcoming intakes:
- Sep 22, 2025
- Sep 23, 2025
- Sep 24, 2025
- Sep 24, 2025

Corporate Pricing
Pax:
Training Provider Pricing
Pax:
Features
Classification
Professional Certification Course
- Recognizes expertise in a specific domain
- Endorsed by professional organizations
- Assesses participants against benchmarks
- Enhances employability with validated credentials
- Examination Fee claimable under HRDC
Subsidies

What you'll learn
- Understand the fundamentals of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and its application.
- Ensure secure storage and proper disposal of personal data following legal guidelines.
- Conduct thorough Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) to mitigate risks.
- Learn about data subject rights including access, rectification, and erasure.
- Implement effective business processes for collecting personal data with proper consent.
- Develop robust policies for disclosure, transfer, and governance of personal data.
- Apply principles of lawful processing and accuracy in handling personal data.
- Foster a privacy-centric culture within your organization through awareness training.
Why should you attend?
The Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) course provides a comprehensive understanding of data protection principles and practices, focusing on the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and its application. Participants will gain insights into the roles and responsibilities associated with data protection, as well as the key differences between privacy and security. The course covers essential topics such as the definition of personal data under PDPA, data subject rights, and the principles governing the collection, consent, notice, and choice related to personal data. Participants will also learn about lawful processing, accuracy in data usage, and the principles for secure storage and disposal of personal data. Further modules delve into the disclosure and transfer of personal data, governance frameworks, and penalties for non-compliance. The course emphasizes practical implementation through Data Protection Management Programs (DPMP), risk assessment, and establishing governance committees. Participants will explore advanced concepts like Privacy by Design, incident management for data breaches, conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and cybersecurity best practices. The curriculum also includes developing policies for GDPR and PDPA compliance, managing Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), vendor management, cross-border data transfers, and aligning with international standards. To ensure a holistic learning experience, the course features case studies, role-playing exercises, continuous professional development resources, and strategies for fostering a privacy-centric culture within organizations.
Course Syllabus
Day 1 - Data Protection Fundamentals
Short Break
15 minsShort Break
15 minsRecap and Q&A
15 minsLunch
1 hourShort Break
15 minsShort Break
15 minsShort Break
15 minsRecap and Q&A
15 minsEnd of Day 1
Day 2 - Data Processing Principles
Short Break
15 minsShort Break
15 minsRecap and Q&A
15 minsLunch
1 hourShort Break
15 minsShort Break
15 minsShort Break
15 minsRecap and Q&A
15 minsEnd of Day 2
Day 3 - Compliance Framework Implementation
Short Break
15 minsShort Break
15 minsRecap and Q&A
15 minsLunch
1 hourShort Break
15 minsShort Break
15 minsShort Break
15 minsRecap and Q&A
15 minsEnd of Day 3
Ratings and Reviews
Minimum Qualification
Target Audience
Methodologies
Course Reviews
Good templates and AI assisted learning
Trainer did a good job overall
Good course
Excellent course and trainer!
Very fun and very engaging. Awesome.
FAQs
- Public pricing: applies for individuals signing up from different companies.
- Corporate pricing: applies if a company wants to have an intake for its employees only.
- Training provider pricing: applies only for other training providers looking to hire our trainers and use our content. Our content has a licensing fee.
Why should you attend?
The Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) course provides a comprehensive understanding of data protection principles and practices, focusing on the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and its application. Participants will gain insights into the roles and responsibilities associated with data protection, as well as the key differences between privacy and security. The course covers essential topics such as the definition of personal data under PDPA, data subject rights, and the principles governing the collection, consent, notice, and choice related to personal data. Participants will also learn about lawful processing, accuracy in data usage, and the principles for secure storage and disposal of personal data. Further modules delve into the disclosure and transfer of personal data, governance frameworks, and penalties for non-compliance. The course emphasizes practical implementation through Data Protection Management Programs (DPMP), risk assessment, and establishing governance committees. Participants will explore advanced concepts like Privacy by Design, incident management for data breaches, conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and cybersecurity best practices. The curriculum also includes developing policies for GDPR and PDPA compliance, managing Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), vendor management, cross-border data transfers, and aligning with international standards. To ensure a holistic learning experience, the course features case studies, role-playing exercises, continuous professional development resources, and strategies for fostering a privacy-centric culture within organizations.
What you'll learn
- Understand the fundamentals of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and its application.
- Ensure secure storage and proper disposal of personal data following legal guidelines.
- Conduct thorough Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) to mitigate risks.
- Learn about data subject rights including access, rectification, and erasure.
- Implement effective business processes for collecting personal data with proper consent.
- Develop robust policies for disclosure, transfer, and governance of personal data.
- Apply principles of lawful processing and accuracy in handling personal data.
- Foster a privacy-centric culture within your organization through awareness training.
Course Syllabus
Day 1 - Data Protection Fundamentals
Short Break
15 minsShort Break
15 minsRecap and Q&A
15 minsLunch
1 hourShort Break
15 minsShort Break
15 minsShort Break
15 minsRecap and Q&A
15 minsEnd of Day 1
Day 2 - Data Processing Principles
Short Break
15 minsShort Break
15 minsRecap and Q&A
15 minsLunch
1 hourShort Break
15 minsShort Break
15 minsShort Break
15 minsRecap and Q&A
15 minsEnd of Day 2
Day 3 - Compliance Framework Implementation
Short Break
15 minsShort Break
15 minsRecap and Q&A
15 minsLunch
1 hourShort Break
15 minsShort Break
15 minsShort Break
15 minsRecap and Q&A
15 minsEnd of Day 3
Course Reviews
Good templates and AI assisted learning
Trainer did a good job overall
Good course
Excellent course and trainer!
Very fun and very engaging. Awesome.
Corporate Pricing
Pax:
Training Provider Pricing
Pax:
Features
Classification
Professional Certification Course
- Recognizes expertise in a specific domain
- Endorsed by professional organizations
- Assesses participants against benchmarks
- Enhances employability with validated credentials
- Examination Fee claimable under HRDC
Subsidies

Ratings and Reviews
Minimum Qualification
Target Audience
Methodologies
FAQs
- Public pricing: applies for individuals signing up from different companies.
- Corporate pricing: applies if a company wants to have an intake for its employees only.
- Training provider pricing: applies only for other training providers looking to hire our trainers and use our content. Our content has a licensing fee.
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