Privacy & Data Protection EU Foundation Courses
Start Your GDPR Journey with the Privacy & Data Protection UE Foundation Certification
Summary of Topics
- What is Privacy & Data Protection UE Foundation certification?
- What are the benefits of Privacy & Data Protection UE Foundation training?
- How to achieve the Privacy & Data Protection UE Foundation certificate?
- How to prepare for Privacy & Data Protection UE Foundation exam?
- Earn PDUs with Privacy & Data Protection UE Foundation course
- BusinessLearn® - Digital Badge Available
- Details about Privacy & Data Protection UE Foundation courses
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What is Privacy & Data Protection UE Foundation certification?
The Privacy & Data Protection UE Foundation certification by BusinessLearn® validates a professional’s knowledge of personal data protection principles and the core EU regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This certification serves as a comprehensive GDPR foundation course, ideal for individuals seeking to build or enhance their expertise in data privacy. As part of a structured EU privacy training pathway, it helps professionals and organizations ensure compliance and responsible data handling across all sectors.
What are the benefits of Privacy & Data Protection UE Foundation training?
The Privacy & Data Protection UE Foundation training provides essential knowledge and practical skills for professionals looking to understand and apply EU data protection principles effectively. Whether you're aiming to support your organization’s compliance efforts or advance your career in privacy and data governance, this course offers a wide range of benefits:
- Understand GDPR fundamentals – Gain a solid foundation in EU data protection laws and compliance requirements
- Support organizational compliance – Help your company meet legal obligations and avoid costly penalties
- Enhance career prospects – Add a valuable data protection certification EU to your CV, relevant across industries
- Promote responsible data handling – Contribute to safer, more ethical management of personal data
- Strengthen business reputation – Build customer trust by demonstrating a commitment to data protection
How to achieve the Privacy & Data Protection UE Foundation certificate?
The BusinessLearn® Privacy & Data Protection UE Foundation (EUPDPF) certification is awarded upon successfully passing the related certification exam.
There are no formal prerequisites to take the exam. However, having a basic understanding of privacy principles and EU data protection regulations, such as the GDPR, can be beneficial for candidates.
How to prepare for Privacy & Data Protection UE Foundation exam?
Preparing for the Privacy & Data Protection UE Foundation certification exam is possible through multiple flexible options offered by iLEARN. Although taking a Privacy & Data Protection UE Foundation training course is not mandatory, it is highly recommended to gain a comprehensive understanding of key GDPR concepts and significantly increase your chances of passing the exam on the first attempt.
At iLEARN, you can access EU Privacy training through multiple flexible delivery formats to suit your learning style and schedule:
- Classroom training – In-person Privacy & Data Protection Foundation courses delivered by certified instructors.
- Virtual classroom courses – Attend live, instructor-led sessions remotely via web conferencing.
- Self-paced eLearning – Learn Privacy & Data Protection at your own pace through our online platform, accessible anytime and anywhere.
- Blended online training with live coaching – Combine on-demand eLearning with live, interactive coaching sessions with accredited trainers.
Earn PDUs with Privacy & Data Protection UE Foundation course
Our Privacy & Data Protection UE Foundation training course can provide 16 Professional Development Units (PDUs) for PMI certification holders looking to earn credits toward their credential renewal.
See below for a detailed breakdown of the PDUs allocated for this course:
- Ways of Working (Technical): 0
- Power Skills (Leadership): 0
- Business Acumen (Strategic): 16
Please note that, in order to auto-declare PDUs attending this course provided by iLEARN, the purchase of the attendance confirmation (attendance certificate) in electronic format (pdf) is mandatory. Select the option to add the attendance confirmation at the moment of purchase and proceed to checkout.
Learn more about how to claim PDUs to maintain your PMI qualifications on our dedicated PDU information page.
BusinessLearn® - Digital Badge Available
Upon achieving the certification level, candidates receive a BusinessLearn® Digital Badge, recognizing their qualification within the Privacy & Data Protection EU scheme.
Learn more about iLEARN Digital Badges here.
Details about Privacy & Data Protection UE Foundation courses
Objectives
At the end of this training course, students will be able to:
- Know facts, including terms, concepts, principles, tools and techniques from the GDPR
- Apply key concepts for a given scenario
- Understand the concepts, principles, and dimensions of GDPR and can explain how these are applied
Who it is aimed at
This certification is ideal for all employees who need a solid understanding of data protection and European legal requirements, as defined by the GDPR. It is particularly tailored to professionals in roles such as:
- Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
- Compliance Officers
- Security Officers
- HR personnel and staff involved in employee data handling
- Process Owners responsible for managing personal data
- Project Managers and project team members
- Business Managers overseeing data-driven operations
Contents
- Introduction
- Privacy & Data Protection Fundamentals and Regulations
- Organizing Data Protection
- Practice of Data Protection
Prerequisites
No prerequisites are requested for these course and exam.
Duration
- Classroom/distant live course duration: 2 days
- Online course (e-learning/self-paced delivery option) durations:
- 30 days access to the platform
- 1 year access to the platform
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BusinessLearn® Privacy & Data Protection UE Foundation official certificate
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Exam format
- Duration of 60 minutes (75 minutes for candidates taking the exam in a language other than their native)
- Closed book
- 40 multiple choice questions
- 1 mark for each correct answer
- Passing score: 26/40 marks - 65%