Data Protection Management (DPM) Certificate

Data Protection Management (DPM) Certificate

The Data Protection Management (DPM) Certificate is our most comprehensive training programme, designed for those who want to build genuine, practitioner-level expertise in UK data protection compliance. Delivered over 11 weeks, with one session a week, the programme builds knowledge progressively, from core principles through to advanced practical skills.

This course is designed for anyone who wants to move beyond a single-day masterclass and develop the confidence to manage data protection compliance as a core part of their role. Delivered by experienced data protection practitioners, the programme combines expert instruction, real-world case studies, and practical exercises throughout.

What You Will Learn

• The core principles of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
• How to manage Subject Access Requests and other individual rights.
• How to carry out Data Protection Impact Assessments.
• How to build and maintain a Record of Processing Activities.
• How to manage international data transfers.
• How to identify, contain, and report personal data breaches.
• The security measures UK GDPR expects organisations to have in place.
• How to apply PECR to marketing and cookies.
• How to build a practical, organisation-wide compliance programme.
• How to report on data protection performance to senior leaders.

Programme Structure

Delivered weekly over 11 weeks, the same day and time each week, so learning builds progressively:

• Foundational weeks covering UK GDPR principles, lawful bases, and individual rights.
• Practitioner weeks covering DPIAs, RoPAs, breach response, and international transfers.
• Applied weeks covering security, PECR, and building a compliance programme.
• A final session consolidating learning and preparing for practical application.

Practical Learning

This programme is designed to build genuine, applicable expertise over time.

• Practical exercises each week to reinforce learning.
• Real-world case studies explored through tutor-led discussion.
• A comprehensive workbook to support learning and future reference.
• Ongoing practical guidance as you apply learning in your own organisation between sessions.

Who Should Attend?

This programme is designed for professionals who want to build in-depth, practitioner-level expertise, including:

• Newly appointed Data Protection Officers
• Compliance professionals looking to deepen their expertise
• Information governance professionals
• Anyone preparing to take on significant data protection responsibility

Why the DPM Certificate Matters

A single-day masterclass builds awareness of one topic. The DPM Certificate builds genuine, rounded expertise across the full range of UK data protection compliance, giving you the confidence to manage it as a core part of your role rather than reacting to individual issues as they arise.

This programme provides the depth of knowledge and practical skill needed to become a genuinely capable data protection practitioner.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the DPM Certificate take to complete?

The programme runs over 11 weeks, with one session a week on the same day and time throughout.

Do I need prior data protection experience?

No prior specialist experience is required, though some familiarity with UK GDPR basics is helpful.

Will I receive a certificate on completion?

Yes, a digital CPD accredited certificate is provided once the full programme is completed.

What happens if I miss a session?

Contact us to discuss options for catching up, such as recordings or joining a later cohort for that session.

Join the DPM Certificate

Build genuine, practitioner-level expertise in data protection over 11 weeks.

Join our Data Protection Management Certificate to become the confident, capable practitioner your organisation needs.