Programme
The course will be delivered in a blended learning format, incorporating live synchronous online sessions, pre-recorded content, and self-paced study materials.
The entire programme will run for ten weeks. Each week will consist on one or two live sessions between approx. 1 to 3 hrs.
Programme Schedule
Week 1
Module 1: What is a global Data Privacy Officer (GDPO)
Monday 5 May 2025: Live Session (2hrs)
Module 2: International Data Protection Legal Framework
- Self Study
- Pre-recorded Lectures
Friday 9 May 2025: Live Session (1hrs)
- Q&A
Week 2
Module 3: Foundational Principles of Data Protection Law
- Self Study
- Pre-recorded Lectures
Friday 16 May 2025: Live Session (1,5hrs)
- Re-cap and summary of the key learning points of the pre-recorded lectures
- Q&A
Week 3
Module 4: Individual Rights
- Self Study
- Pre-recorded Lectures
Monday 19 May 2025: Live Session (3hrs)
- Re-cap and summary of the key learning points of the pre-recorded lectures
- Q&A related to modules 3-4 with country subject matter experts from: US, Brazil, Canada and Kenya
Friday 23 May 2025: Live Session (3hrs)
- Re-cap and summary of the key learning points of the pre-recorded lectures
- Q&A related to modules 3-4 with country subject matter experts from: China, India, Japan and Australia and New Zealand
Week 4
Module 3-4 : Tutorial case-study
Monday 26 May 2025: Live Session (2hrs)
Week 5
Module 5: International Data Flows
- Self Study
- Pre-recorded Lectures
Friday 30 May 2025: Live Session (1,5hrs)
- Re-cap and summary of the key learning points of the pre-recorded lectures
- Q&A
Week 6
Module 6: Contracts - Data Protection in Contracts
- Self Study
- Pre-recorded Lectures
Monday 2 June 2025: Live Session (3hrs)
- Re-cap and summary of the key learning points of the pre-recorded lectures
- Q&A related to modules 5-6 with country subject matter experts from: US, Brazil, Canada and Kenya
Friday 6 June 2025: Live Session (3hrs)
- Re-cap and summary of the key learning points of the pre-recorded lectures
- Q&A related to modules 5-6 with country subject matter experts from: China, India, Japan and Australia and New Zealand
Week 7
Module 5-6 : Tutorial case-study
Monday 9 June 2025: Live Session (2hrs)
Week 8
Module 7: Confidentiality and Integrity - Technical and Organisational measures and data breaches management
- Self Study
- Pre-recorded Lectures
Monday 16 June 2025: Live Session (1,5hrs)
- Re-cap and summary of the key learning points of the pre-recorded lectures
- Q&A
Week 9
Module 8: Accountability building a Privacy Management Program
- Self Study
- Pre-recorded Lectures
Monday 23 June 2025: Live Session (3hrs)
- Re-cap and summary of the key learning points of the pre-recorded lectures
- Q&A related to modules 7-8 with country subject matter experts from: US, Brazil, Canada and Kenya
Friday 27 June 2025: Live Session (3hrs)
- Re-cap and summary of the key learning points of the pre-recorded lectures
- Q&A related to modules 7-8 with country subject matter experts from: China, India, Japan and Australia and New Zealand
Week 10
Module 7-8 : Tutorial case-study
Monday 30 June 2025: Live Session (2hrs)
Exam
Friday 4 July 2025: Part 1 - MCQ
Saturday 5 July 2025: Part 2 - MCQ
Examination
The examination consists of 240 multiple-choice (MCQ) and an assignment, covering a broad range of relevant and practical knowledge and topics that are dealt with in the training courses. Each exam will consist of 120 MCQ questions.
The exam session is to take place in a pre-defined timeframe on Friday and Saturday of the Week 10.