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.