Data Protection Officer (DPO) Certification

This specialised hands-on training enables you to acquire the must-know knowledge and the do’s and don’ts to efficiently perform the role and tasks of Data Protection Officer (DPO) under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which has been extensively mirrored in the Brazilian LGPD

The course provides a step-by-step guide on how to put in place the necessary data protection and security activities and policies in your organisation; learn how to comply with legal requirements in the most cost-effective and efficient way. 

Training and examination

The experienced trainers in the programme follow Maastricht University's well-known Problem Based Learning methodology: Throughout our training programme you are stimulated to actively work on real-life issues in order to acquire the skills needed to perform most effectively as a DPO in your organisation. Holding the ECPC-B DPO certification from Maastricht University shows employers you are a knowledgeable professional who has acquired the optimal methodology to manage privacy compliance effectively and interact with the rest of your organization in the fast-changing professional environment in which you need to operate.

Throughout the course, the following examination elements need to be passed in order to obtain the ECPC-B DPO Professional University Certificate:

• A multiple-choice test
• A group assignment based on a case study and under the supervision of tutors evaluating individual performance

• A final written examination at the end of the course based on cases.